My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Thanks to Lynda Polk at Hoofbeats for compiling some of the wackiest equine-related laws ever on the books. The links below will take you to her entire lists. Strange horse laws More strange horse laws My personal favorites are: It’s illegal in Marion, South Carolina, to tickle a female under her chin with a feather […]
Read MoreRecently I wrote about the inconclusive — and mostly anecdotal — evidence that oral joint supplements have a real effect on lessening the impact of osteoarthritis. Today, I read a report that bucks that trend with some clinical research for a product that I’ve not yet tried: Myristol. According to a press release issued by […]
Read MoreOne day I noticed that the owner of one of the ponies at the barn had switched her pony’s feed. I asked her why. She had been feeding the pony a regime prescribed by a nutritionist that had come to the barn and evaluated several of the horses. Her reply? The new feed looked more […]
Read MoreThe trouble with eBay is that it’s too darn easy to buy things. I know better than to visit tack stores because it’s hard not to resist impulse purchases, but eBay has brought that temptation to my computer screen. Now I can peruse an endless parade of saddles (my greatest weakness) and any number of […]
Read MoreI’m so near sighted that my ophthalmologist has told me to always carry at least one spare pair of glasses in my car. If anything happened to the pair I’m wearing, I’d have no chance of driving home unaided. For many years I wore contact lenses, but as I’ve gotten older, my eyes rebelled and […]
Read MoreMy daughter wrote this poem for my blog. At nearly 10 she hasn’t yet been bitten by the horse bug, but I think it’s inevitable. A Woman’s Best Friend A soft fuzzy nose Big brown eyes That capture life and all its lies A slick furry body moving under you A horse doesn’t care what […]
Read MoreFor several years I’ve worked with CANTER New England, an organization that helps retiring racehorses find new jobs away from the track. In that environment, there’s always the worry that a horse will go to auction (and potentially to slaughter) if it is no longer competitive at the track. For many trainers it is a […]
Read MoreLast week I was standing in the Smartpak store comparing joint supplements. I always visit the clearance section there and at Dover Saddlery, because you can buy products with damaged packaging for a good price. I can even convince myself that a mere $50 is a bargain for a container of juju powder that promises […]
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