My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
The first day of the 2012 spring hunting season was, in a word, fabulous! The weather for hunting was perfect — bright, sunny and not too warm. For a weekday we had a strong turnout; lots of people took the day off to enjoy our first day back. Freedom was ready, and then some. It […]
Read MoreOur Spring hunting season starts this Wednesday and I’ve been in count down mode now for the past few weeks. I’ve gathered together my cubbing clothes. I’ve polished my boots. I’ve cleaned my tack. I’ve checked the tire pressure on my trailer tires. I’ve been taking Freedom on conditioning rides. My conclusion? Freedom is plenty […]
Read MoreYesterday our hunt sponsored a Learn to Hunt clinic. Freedom and I were there, with some other members, to answer questions and demonstrate the behavior of a proper field hunter. I was very proud of Freedom. He behaved impeccably. He worked in the crowd on a loose rein, stood like a statue when asked, and […]
Read MoreOne thing I like about horses is they don’t hold a grudge. Even when maybe they should. At the end of hunt season I rode badly to a big vertical. I didn’t realize that the ground dipped slightly before the fence, making it larger than I realized. I could tell that Freedom didn’t like the […]
Read MoreHere’s an interesting video that shows just how much craftsmanship goes into making a real hunting whip.
Read MoreWe gave thanks this morning for a perfect day of hunting (and I gave thanks to my family for letting me ride!).
Read MoreWith an unusually early Nor’easter working its way up the East Coast, there were a ton of cancellations. But not our hunt. This morning dawned raw and cold but dry and we had the good fortune to sneak in under the impending weather. Good news because this is a territory we only hunt once a […]
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