The Polo Kid

Shot on location in the U.S., Argentina, and Mexico, this new sports documentary profiles Santi Torres and his family as they work, at times against the odds, to support his dream of becoming an American polo star.

The "Bonnie" Books: A Beloved Series Revisited

Before Rachel, before Zenyatta, there was... Bonnie! Barbara Van Tuyl's classic series about a girl and her rescue Thoroughbred comes back to win the hearts of a whole new generation of young equestrians.

The Green Guide for Horse Owners and Riders

Although a focus on sustainable stable practices can seem daunting, this book provides great ideas for things you can do to start reducing your ecological "hoofprint" right now.

Water for Elephants - the Movie?

A equine writer friend lauded novelist Sara Gruen's accurate description of laminitis, which we appreciate, but we're equally excited about the rumored casting selections for the upcoming big screen adaptation.

Happy Horsemanship

The simple yet expressive black and white drawings and sparing text belie the wisdom on this book's pages. By Dorothy Henderson Pinch, a charming and useful classic for all ages.

Dressage Dreams by Stephen Clarke

In an age of YouTube videos and live streams from horse shows, this 208-page book provides a refreshingly in-depth look at the various aspects of international dressage. Author Clarke, a noted "O" judge on the panel for the 2010 WEG, cleverly structures the book around each of the Grand Prix movements.

War Horse

We were thrilled to see the hit West End stage play "War Horse" named the best play of not only the year but the DECADE by the Times Online (UK). Mark your calendars now for the arrival of War Horse stateside in 2011 as producers begin scheduling New York dates... and film director Steven Spielberg plans a major motion picture.

Equitrekking: Travel Adventures on Horseback

Whether planning a trip or just dreaming... Stunning photos and an entertaining writing style that equestrians will appreciate come together in this gorgeous book. "Equitrekking - Travel Adventures on Horseback" takes you on some of the best riding vacation destinations in the US, Europe, and more remote climes.

"Horse Nation" Exhibit

Stirring personal accounts and an array of historical objects tell the story of the relationship between Native people and the horse in the "A Song for the Horse Nation" exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York. Curated by museum curator Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota) and on exhibit through March 7, 2010.

Horse Paintings by Marti McGinnis

Artist Marti McGinnis creates original paintings that joyfully express the power of the horse to connect us to a deeper place within ourselves - our dreams, our intentions, our potential. A student of synchronicity and the quantum scale of existence, McGinnis studied "everything but art" in college, but discovered her creativity during a stint in the Peace Corps in Fiji during the late '80's. Funds from the sale of McGinnis' paintings to support an equine rescue network.

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Announcing Quailhurst 2007 Abercrombie Reserve

If you are in the Pacific Northwest, take a visit this Labor Day weekend to taste the newly released 2007 Abercrombie Reserve Pinot Noir from Quailhurst Vineyard Estate. Wine tastings will be held 11-3 Saturday - Monday, with a daily dressage demonstration.

'Warmbloods Today': Liz Cornell's Must-Read Magazine

Even though we run a blog, we will always love print magazines. Warmbloods Today is a full color, bi-monthly magazine that aims to connect Warmblood sport horse owners, riders, trainers, and breeders. Publisher/editor Liz Cornell is a lifelong horsewoman, one sharp equine entrepreneur, and has her finger on the pulse of today's Warmblood sport horse industry.

Horse Art by Anna Lee Keefer

Working in mediums as varied as her background with horses, Anna Lee Keefer's horse art is inspired by, as she puts it, "horses as sentient beings who possess amazing physical power and strength, coupled with deep grace and delicacy." We love her work for its Pop Art/Surrealist feel combined with horse country roots and the clever juxtaposition of images from the American West.