My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
After looking at all the photos of the Blue Mustang, it struck me that for many people, the most common image of a rearing horse (other than a wild stallion) is that of the Levade, a movement where a horse rears up at a 45% angle and then holds the pose for several seconds. It […]
Read MoreKim, blogger at Enlightened Horsemanship, wrote recently about her impending move: Cold Feet Masquerade. In that post, she talked about what she’ll miss in Virginia and asked what her readers like about where they live. Last night when I was at the barn, I had one of those experiences that makes me grateful for living […]
Read MorePublic art is often a mixed bag. Some people love it and some love to hate it. The Blue Mustang, a 32-foot tall cast fiberglass sculpture by New Mexico artist Luis Jiménez, exemplifies this dichotomy. Situated at the Denver airport, it makes quite the first impression. While some call the Mustang a masterpiece, others have […]
Read MoreMost of the time your horse (hopefully) stops on cue. You increase the contact on your reins and simultaneously ask your horse to slow by stopping his forward motion with resistance from your seat. On rare occasions, you may need more stopping power. It could be that your horse has bolted or started bucking, or […]
Read MoreI received a comment earlier this week about Radar, suggesting that he is no longer the world’s tallest horse. Radar, a Belgian draft horse, stands at 19.3 1/2 hands and is currently listed as the tallest living horse in the Guinness Book of World Records. Previous Posts about Radar: Equine Sublime or Ridiculous? Move Over […]
Read MoreIn “light” of the idea of lolhorses, I was surfing the ‘net for horse humor. This one made me chuckle. Here’s an excerpt, but you can read the rest on Equisearch.com. NATURAL HORSEMAN: You must instill respect in the light bulb, so that it sees you as the Alpha light bulb, using “light bulb dynamics” […]
Read MoreLolcats sure is cute. But wouldn’t you rather laugh at horses? Send in your photos with suggested captions and I’ll post the best ones here!
Read MoreOn sunny days — even in the snow — I frequently find the horses sleeping mid-day. But Curly was different. I’ve never seen a horse lie with its head stretched out in the snow! Her owner tells me that Curly naps every day; even when she’s at a horse show she’ll lie down and take […]
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