My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
I can’t believe it’s been a year since Kroni died. Sometimes I think I see him out of the corner of my eye when I’m at the barn. He’s still an active presence. I remember how he used to open his stall door when he thought I wasn’t looking . . . and break into […]
Read MoreI really enjoy seeing wild life when I ride. Somehow being on a horse masks your “human-ness” to many wild creatures, cloaking you in the scent of your horse and making you invisible. On horseback I’ve been able to get within 10 yards of a buck sleeping under a tree . . . was able […]
Read MoreFourteen year old Kaitlynn Bilskie always believed that she would find her beloved horse Maximum Reflections (Max), a paint gelding that was stolen more on August 23, 2008 from his paddock in Illinois. On October 4th of this year her dream came true: Max was found in Springfield, Mo. Kim Gully had just responded to […]
Read MoreApparently this was part of a competition where polo riders and jumper riders switch mounts. I can’t believe that anyone would let their jumper be abused in quite this way — the horse deserves a medal for continuing to jump. However, I have never seen anyone get so much air over a jump and still […]
Read MoreLast week was the first time I was able to hunt this fall. It was a glorious day at a spectacular location. The first half of the hunt was outstanding. Right up until the moment at the check when I realized Freedom was missing his right front shoe. Read more.
Read MoreWhen I was a kid I just loved watching Mr. Ed. I guess it dates me, but there have to be others out there who will enjoy this blast from the past.
Read MoreThere was a great post on COTH recently about the importance of keeping “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) information in your trailer. Read more.
Read MoreIn case you haven’t been planning your costume for weeks, here’s some inspiration. Read more.
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