My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
There’s just so much wrong with this race on an Irish road — weaving in and out of traffic two Travellers raced their harness horses down a busy Irish road while police tried to stop them. There are moments where the cars are so close to the horses that you just have to hold your […]
Read MoreDrill team performances are always impressive — add to it the challenge of driving and his one is amazing!
Read MoreOf all the ways to use old horse show ribbons, this is certainly one of the most rewarding. Diane Charipar of Reddick, Fla., accepts donations of horse show ribbons that she sells on eBay — and then donates the proceeds to charitable organizations such as the Humane Society of Marion County. To date she’s sold […]
Read MoreThis is a very cool exhibition ride. My brain hurts just thinking about how to manage all those reins without getting tangled up.
Read MoreFor those of us who are could only dream about attending the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, there are — luckily — many bloggers who can help you experience the games vicariously through their posts and tweets. This list is a starting point. Please chime in if you have other suggestions! Twitter: @ChronofHorse @eventingnation @USEquestrian […]
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I’ve heard of monster trucks. But what about monster hitches? “Big Hitches” are part of rural history. Farmers with large tracts of land often used multiple horses or mules. In fact, the first equalizing hitch (like the one we use on our trailers today) was designed in the 1900s by Buster Talkington to ensure that […]
Read MoreThere’s been an excellent series of articles running in the Chronicle of the Horse on Trailering safety. Even experienced drivers should read this as we gear up for our competitive seasons. I had a late start to my season and when I pulled out my trailer for the first time I discovered my sway bar […]
Read MoreDuring the great depression, many car owners could no longer afford gas for their cars. Instead they went back to the one horse power model. They took the engines out, cut off the rear of the car, attached a tongue to the front axle and pulled it with a horse or mule. These converted cars […]
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