My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Big open fields, a crisp fall day, friends with horses and the scent of anise criss crossing the fields attracting the attention of four couples of hounds — what more could you want? We spent a glorious afternoon hunting at the High Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a wild place to hunt — fun but […]
Read MoreThis fall I feel like we’ve had more than our share of setbacks. I’m hoping that we’ve turned the corner (fingers crossed). Fall is my favorite season to ride and the time when hunting is at its finest. There’s little better than hunting through the fall foliage in New England. It all started with the […]
Read MoreFreedom’s abscess from hell has taken its toll on our hunting season. He’s been sound on the foot, but the location of where the abscess came out of the heel bulb has been problematic because he cannot tolerate his hoof boots. I’ve thought about just putting shoes on him but haven’t for two reasons: first, […]
Read MoreAbout three minutes into the first gallop after the hounds were cast, I realized that I haven’t been galloping enough. My legs were already feeling “the burn” and we had a lot farther to go! However, once the adrenalin kicked in, I managed to stay with a very excited Freedom through all three pieces of […]
Read MoreMonday was the last hunt of the season and while it came too soon, it was a glorious way to end. The weather was lovely and we rode in one of my favorite territories. I was very glad that I had my camera in my pocket because it was a picture perfect day. I’m getting […]
Read MoreOn Sunday morning Freedom and I went hunting for foxes. Not foxhunting. Nope, I’d heard there were fox cubs in a den that I’d seen a few years back, so I saddled up and rode out to find them in the quiet of the early morning. It was an amazingly beautiful out with so many […]
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