Potomac Riverside Stables

01/16/2023

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01/09/2023

Many of Us Have Aged-Out of Barn Rat Status, But Who Is Filling the Void?

Many of Us Have Aged-Out of Barn Rat Status, But Who Is Filling the Void?

The other day in the barn aisle I heard a totally unfamiliar noise. It was the sound of a child throwing a temper tantrum.  I stood there for a moment, dumbfounded. Not because I’d never heard a tantrum before (I have a three-year-old, I’ve heard all the tantrums), but because I’d never heard...

01/06/2023

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12/30/2022

The Connecting Power of Talking About Hard Things

The Connecting Power of Talking About Hard Things

I have heard whispers at breed association meetings, from farriers and vets, and the infamous 56 Thoroughbred posts on social media. Someone got sick; someone passed away, and now someone’s horses have no place to go. End of life planning for horses is never an easy topic. But it’s one that came...

12/28/2022

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12/23/2022

Private Entrance,Private Lv.Rm, BedRm, bath - rooms & shares -...

Private Entrance,Private Lv.Rm, BedRm, bath - rooms & shares -...

Private Entrance, Lg. Bed Rm., private Bath, Kitchenette, Laundry Rm Room for rent $1,200 per mo. Includes Direct TV. Large room in a very large house on a 400 acre horse farm located across the...

12/21/2022

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12/16/2022

: Good Twist

: Good Twist

Each week on , Horse Network recognizes members of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame with an inductee’s plaque, historical photos and, on the first Thursday of every month, an article written by a Show Jumping Hall of Famer. This week, we recognize Frank Chapot’s spectacular m...

12/14/2022

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12/05/2022

12/02/2022

First Frost

First Frost

Horse people know more about what is going on in the sky and in the dirt than most. We have multiple weather apps on our phones and check them often. Our toes feel the level of slickness under our boots to see if it’s safe to ride in the outdoor arena. Our fingers know the …

12/01/2022

11/28/2022

11/25/2022

A Word for the "Class Horse"

A Word for the "Class Horse"

People talk a lot about unicorns these days, but I’d like to put a word in for the ‘class horse.’ Of course, if you’re lucky enough to have either of these mythical creatures in your barn, as the Irish say, “you’re lucky enough.” But to my mind, while they can resemble one another in m...

11/22/2022

11/18/2022

11/16/2022

The History of Horse Trailers

The History of Horse Trailers

When I was sixteen and first learning how to drive a truck and trailer my mom was my educator, for better or worse. Driving straight ahead, as you know, is uncomplicated, it’s the backing up part that takes a little time to figure out. Whenever it came time for me to park the trailer, whether …

11/14/2022

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11/04/2022

11/02/2022

Controlling Dust on Horse Properties – The Horse

Controlling Dust on Horse Properties – The Horse

Keep dust to a minimum in arenas, barns, and paddocks for both aesthetic and health reasons.

10/31/2022

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10/26/2022

The Queen and I: How Monty Roberts and Queen Elizabeth II Changed Horsemanship for the Better

The Queen and I: How Monty Roberts and Queen Elizabeth II Changed Horsemanship for the Better

If you have someone in your acquaintance that happens to have a connection to royalty, it’s best to hope that person also lacks a sense of humor.  Unfortunately, for legendary horseman Monty Roberts, the odds weren’t in his favor.  “The call [from the Queen] came to us from an old friend of ...

10/24/2022

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10/12/2022

Tips for Getting Horses to Eat Medications – The Horse

Tips for Getting Horses to Eat Medications – The Horse

Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? Our nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.