Arctic Horse Blog

As a wildlife biologist and life-long horsewoman, I’ve spent the majority of my life out in the elements. In the barn, on the trail, and conducting field research 400 miles...

The Equestrian Woman Bias is the perception that horseback riding isn't a real sport, and therefore, equestrians don't need performance gear like other outdoor athletes.

Compounding Equestrian Woman Bias is the fact that the majority of equestrians are women, and since the women's outdoor clothing industry has been miles behind mens in terms of innovation and performance (because you know, we don't do "real outdoor stuff" ~eye roll~), well, you can understand why women's riding gear leaves you literally out in the cold. 

Day 1: Exploring Windy Creek Valley, Alaska It took us three hours to go 60 miles on the Alaskan Denali Highway towing the horse trailer. I don’t think that road...

Research Your Backcountry Horse Camping Trip like a Scientist {Or, how to plan the pants off of your horse trip} I KNOW,  you’re dreaming of roaming the wilderness with your...

Arctic Horse All Weather Riding Skirts aren't just for winter riding. We have three riding skirts perfect for the summer riding season. Read this summer riding gear guide to decide which summer riding skirt you should choose.

Mushing Legend DeeDee Jonrowe dishes with Arctic Horse on what she’ll miss about running the Iditarod, the BEST cold-weather gear for the trail, and her life-long love of dogs. 🐎💗And, ya’ll, horses are definitely...

Monday morning I woke up in a Denver hotel room, by Wednesday, I was caribou hunting in the Clearwater Mountains of Alaska. Reader beware, we did harvest a caribou, so if that's something...

Riding the backcountry of Alaska is pure medicine. That sweet vibrant green, those butcher paper mountains going on forever...my brain quiets down, and the wild open wraps around my anxious heart, syncing it...