My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
I thought that the torrential downpours, muddy footing and soggy grass were bad enough. Now it turns out that the weather has caused an epidemic of Black Patch disease. Horses that eat clover infected with Black Patch drool. A lot. It seems like buckets of saliva drip from their mouths. Technically, Black Patch is a […]
Read MoreI was thrilled to find out that Equine Ink has received the “Honest Scrap” award from The Literary Horse. It really makes me happy to learn that people enjoy reading my blog, especially when it’s Jane because I so much enjoy her blog (and cannot believe that she is not funny in person). Now comes […]
Read MoreMaybe it’s because I recently visited the Eric Carle museum, but when I was out riding Freedom after a torrential rainstorm, he reminded me of the author’s Brown Bear. Everything must have looked different to him because there was a lot of snorting and spookiness. So with a tip of the hat to Eric Carle […]
Read MoreIn honor of the Fourth of July, a few patriotic horses (real and artistically rendered) for your consideration!
Read MoreIt was the first (and oldest) mounted police unit in the nation, formed in 1873. But June 30th marked the last day of mounted patrols in Boston — at least until the city can come up with the funds needed to restore the unit. The 12 horses have been given new homes — five are […]
Read MoreBuying a horse is a gamble since their condition and health is a moving target and there is no way to predict the future. There is, however, a way to take snapshot of the present and to evaluate the past: a pre-purchase exam — or PPE. A PPE is a health exam performed by a […]
Read MoreVan has found a new home with an experienced horse trainer. We wish her the best of luck!
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