Tag: Size Inclusivity

A rider from Region 1 tells us about the hills and valleys of her weight loss journey, and how horses motivated her to maintain a weight management program.

In this comeback story, a Region 9 rider shares her rescue horse, whose will to live helped him overcome severe malnourishment, recurrent colic, & surgery.

After spending 20 years out of the saddle, a rider shares how she was welcomed with open arms by the dressage community and a little grey Mustang.

A trainer shares how she actively makes her barn an inclusive space for all riders.

A rider & trainer shares her experience navigating the horse world as a plus-size rider, from equipment & apparel fit, to how it affects her teaching program.

A rider from Region 1 shares how a change in community completely changed her experience in the horse world, helping her find her love of the sport again!

An adult amateur shares the story of regaining her own confidence at a barn where horsemanship matters most, and her relationship with her Oldenburg mare has resulted in them thriving together. 

Western dressage rider Kara shares how she conquered her fear of judgment with the help of a kind corner in the equestrian community & a sweet Appaloosa mare.

Plus-size rider Brooke B. shares how she never quite felt like she fit in with the horse world, until one trainer fostered her talent with patience, kindness, and inclusivity.

Nancy B. shares her adventures in the sandbox, and her dedication as a student of dressage, which led her to hold various positions within her local GMO!