Tracy Gold

2 weeks ago | chronofhorse.com | Tracy Gold

On Saturday, I braided my horse for a show. No big deal, right? Wrong. As a working mom, committing to that one task meant enlisting help from multiple family members. Early in the week, I searched the house for the black yarn I knew I had on hand for just this situation and found it in a pile in my kid’s room. On Friday, my mom picked my kid up from school so I had extra time to work and do house chores—and spend a little time with that poor neglected husband.

3 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Tracy Gold

Author/editor Tracy C. Gold reflects on her mother’s selfless mothering. Did you remember to honor your mom on Sunday? If not, send her this link. When I became a mother, it instantly changed the way I thought about my mother. The immense, overwhelming love I felt for my baby? That’s the way my mother felt about me. What I didn’t know was how desperately I would need that love. My early journey as a mother was rough.

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Eliza Sydnor Romm |Kimberly Loushin |Tracy Gold |Mollie Bailey

Donna Cheek is a name that deserves to be recognized far beyond equestrian circles. A pioneer in show jumping, she made history in 1982 as the first Black person to represent the United States in international show jumping at the American Junior Show Jumping Championship in Mexico City. Her journey is one of perseverance, talent and an unwavering determination to finding your place in a sport that often feels out of reach.

1 month ago | chronofhorse.com | Jennifer B. Calder |Tracy Gold |Hannah Sherk |Jamie Sindell

Truly balancing your horse requires understanding both longitudinal balance (front-to-back) and lateral balance (side-to-side). This delicate balancing act becomes particularly critical when navigating turns and circles. The Natural Banking TendencyPicture your horse with imaginary airplane wings extending from his shoulders. Just as an airplane banks during turns, horses naturally lean into curves.

Feb 10, 2025 | chronofhorse.com | Matt Brown |Sarah K. Susa |Eliza Sydnor Romm |Tracy Gold

Horse owners are dedicated to their equine partners, often making personal sacrifices to ensure their horses are well cared for by veterinarians, farriers, and trainers. Horses are pampered with warm blankets, massages and carefully thought-out exercise programs. Regardless of the equine discipline, most owners put their horses first, before themselves, devoting enormous sums of money to their care and substantial amounts of personal time to fostering their partnership.