My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Does your horse’s canter need better rhythm? Try posting! That’s right, posting to the canter can help your horse relax his back, open up his stride and regulate his speed, all without touching his mouth. I use it sometimes with Freedom to open up his stride without having him get quick. For the rider, posting […]
Read MoreToday when I was out riding one of my stirrup leathers broke. It’s never happened to me before (it wasn’t the leather that broke, rather there was a nylon attachment that was part of the hook closure — these are special leathers for a Freeform Treeless Saddle). Of course it happened when we were cantering […]
Read MoreHere’s a product that when I read about I couldn’t decide whether to laugh myself silly or kick myself for not coming up with the idea myself. Is it so simple that it’s just another ridiculous way to part aspiring DQs from their money? Or simply an amazing way to convey the basic concepts of […]
Read MoreForget sitting in a jeep and taking a sedate drive to see the wildlife. This looks like a lot more fun. Although, since there is nary a helmet in sight, it is not the safest way to view Zebra.
Read MoreCheck out the French Republican Guard . . . on parade and in performance. Love all those chestnuts!
Read MoreSo, you’d think that as a foxhunter that rides an OTTB, I’d be a galloping pro. Not so. Ironically, given my choice of riding discipline, I’ve never particularly liked to go fast. Okay, the people who ride with me will tell you I don’t like to go slowly either. But I do like to feel […]
Read MoreA “free lease” describes an arrangement where a horse owner “leases” all (or part) of their horse to someone who helps cover their expenses. For example, if you do a half lease, the person leasing the horse pays half the board, farrier and other expenses in exchange for riding three days per week; a full […]
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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