My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Great post on Horse Junkies United, especially in the light of New York State’s expanded helmet law! I know lots of people who don’t wear helmets and have heard a lot of excuses: it’s too hot, it’s uncomfortable, my horse is safe, I’m not jumping, we never wore them growing up and we’re all fine, […]
Read MoreOne of my favorite books as a kid was Winning Your Spurs. I dreamed about the time when I would be old enough — and skilled enough — to earn the privilege of wearing them. Fast forward to the time when I was able to wear spurs. For several years, I wore them proudly. Then […]
Read MoreOne of the most popular posts on my blog is “How to Achieve Ultimate Hunter Hair“. It provides, among other advice, a 10-step illustrated guide to how to achieve the perfect hair-over-the-ears-under-the-helmet look. It is a look that has always escaped me. I will admit it: I do not wear a hairnet every time I […]
Read MoreThere were tears in her eyes when Zara Phillips presented Toytown at a retirement ceremony yesterday at Gatcombe Park. The gelding, now 18, had been her partner for the last 12 years. Together they had won some of the most prestigious eventing awards including an individual and team gold at the 2005 European Championships and […]
Read MoreHere’s a timely reminder from the Chronicle of the Horse on how NOT to dress while riding this summer! Let me just add one of my own. No flip flops (or other sandals) around horses. Believe me, I know how tempting it is. However, it’s also nice to have all your toes (not to mention […]
Read MoreAlmost everyone who wears a helmet knows that they should find one that’s been approved by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), but have you ever thought about what kind of testing helmets must survive? Here are two videos that show the types of tests that helmets are subjected to by researchers. One […]
Read MoreIf at first you don’t succeed . . . keep hitting your head against the wall and try again! Today I have officially shut down my first equestrian product review site . . . and launched another one. Equine Products Review is gone . . . and http://www.TackGuru.com is now in its beta phase. Back […]
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