My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
On days when it’s too hot and sticky to ride, I think of other ways to spend time with the horses. This video from Jim Masterson was in my inbox today. It’s a great (and simple) technique to help your horse release tension. If you are not yet familiar with the Masterson Method, you should […]
Read MoreHere’s the great Cigar winning the 1996 MassCap. What an amazing horse!
Read MoreYou’ve gotta love this horse. He makes the best babysitter!
Read MoreFor many years I made the annual pilgrimage to Devon, Pennsylvania to watch the Devon Horse Show. I went to college nearby and later lived in the area. I spent many evenings there watching the classes under the lights and while I never competed there, I went to cheer on friends who did. I now […]
Read MoreThis is a wonderful post that underscores the importance of working with your horse and understanding how horses communicate. Wouldn’t it be great if they could speak to us? In many ways, they do. We just need to learn how to listen.
Read MoreThis article was linked to in one of the comments on Equine Ink, but I think it covers such an important topic that I’m reblogging it here. I had no idea that 70% of the horses who end up at slaughter houses are Quarter Horses. Certainly, I’m aware of the risks run by Thoroughbreds who […]
Read MoreZelda and I often disagree on how long our rides should last. She has an inner time clock and when she decides she’s had enough, she’s had enough. Imagine a 1500 pound paperweight. A grumpy one. Or a mechanical horse — you now the kind? Like the ones outside the grocery store where you put […]
Read MoreWe’ve got more snow and frigid temperatures here, but at least the horses seem to be enjoying it. Curly may be in her 20s, but she’s kicking up her heels along with Zelda. Of course, after a good run in the snow, they both have to roll repeatedly. As for the fire-breathing dragon sounds in […]
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