My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Imagine that your local carousel becomes the scene of a horse race . . . That’s what the kids riding the carousel at New York’s Bryan park got to experience. Improve Everywhere brought in a jockey, two announcers, a roaring crowd and a trumpet! The kids, of course, were the innocent bystanders . . . […]
Read MoreI love the proliferation of helmet cams because they let me pretend to jump xc courses that I can’t even dream about! Here you can ride along with Mark Todd at the Saumur CCI2*, held in France two weekends ago. Mark was riding Hezabrook and they finished 34th.
Read MoreNow I know why my vet sometimes has a pained expression on his face.
Read MoreDrill team performances are always impressive — add to it the challenge of driving and his one is amazing!
Read MoreWhile many people love to compete in equestrian sports, some also suffer from debilitating anxiety and nerves. Jane Savoie is well known in the industry — not just for being a world class rider but also for her insights into overcoming anxiety and fear. Here’s link to Jane giving a lecture at the USEF George […]
Read MoreWhat a treat! Here is an Austrian documentary film done in the 1950s to promote the Spanish Riding School. This footage was only recently rediscovered. While the movements here are not always technically perfect, the formations are masterfully ridden, the horses look relaxed, and the stillness of the riders is Zenlike. View Video
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