My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
After several weeks of gimping through his barefoot state, my Trakehner gelding Kroni, was looking much more comfortable. Then he wasn’t. He went from trotting around his pasture to barely walking. My first thought was a stone bruise, but on further examination, I noticed that he had some slight swelling in his right front ankle. […]
Read MoreMy first horse, Bogie, loved cats. At one of the barns where we boarded, there was a barn cat that reciprocated his affection. The cat was almost always in his stall and seemed to enjoy being nuzzled. I’m always amazed that an animal so small can be so fearless around a friend that could crush […]
Read MoreGiven that my trusty hunt horse still has no shoes and isn’t in any shape to start hunting when the season opens next weekend, I’m coming to terms with taking my OTTB, Freedom, out on his first hunt. He’s been a star at the hunter paces that we’ve done, but I’ve yet to gallop him […]
Read MoreBurghley Horse Trials start today near Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. A fixture on the International eventing scene since 1961, Burghley has always had a reputation for being a tough course that is a true CCI****. By all accounts, this year’s course should make the Olympics look like a walk in the park. While most of us […]
Read MoreI can mount from the ground when it’s absolutely necessary. Especially if I position my horse slightly down hill. However, the combination of large horses and the stiffness of advancing age have made mounting from the ground somewhat less than graceful. That’s why I’m pleased to read that research conducted at Michigan State University’s College of […]
Read MoreEvery day or two since July 31st I’ve logged onto the Chronicle of the Horse Forums to find out if a woman who posted there has had her horse returned. It has turned into an epic saga: the woman in question is selling her horse to pay her son’s medical bills. Horse goes to a […]
Read MoreLot’s of people think their horses are smart. Certainly, I have one who can open just about any kind of latch in the time it takes you to turn your back. That may be more self-serving than smart! But, what about those horses that can count, answer questions, and perform other “tricks”? When I started to […]
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