My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
It was the first day of the fall season and I don’t know who had more fun today, Freedom or me. It’s so nice to ride a horse that enjoys his job! As soon as he heard the hounds, Freedom grew about three inches and launched himself into the air. He cantered in place. He […]
Read MoreThis looks like a lot of fun. A great way to keep your foxhunting skills up off season!
Read MoreCheck out this cute baby fox. What a mischievous fellow.
Read MoreThis week I’ve been very lucky and two friends gave me the gift of letting me hunt their horses. And I’ve still got this big old grin on my face from the treat. I have been feeling hunt deprived. I’m not horse deprived — I have Sheldon to ride, Curly to help get fit and […]
Read MoreHere’s an article to give me inspiration! Who needs a horse to go fox hunting? Apparently Michael W. Dickinson feels there’s no need, even with a serious hunt like Cheshire Hounds. The trouble is, I wouldn’t last more than the first few minutes (if that). It’s very impressive that someone can run 10 miles over […]
Read MoreI have been collecting antique postcards (printed and mailed before 1920) for awhile now. I particularly like the cards that are postally used. I like the hand writing, the stamps, the postmarks — to me they make the card far more interesting. Recently I bought two cards that I’d been eying for awhile. They are […]
Read MoreThe purchase of a horse comes with all kinds of dreams and aspirations. You can picture yourself on your new steed — winning ribbons, chasing hounds, succeeding at the discipline of your choice. However, if you don’t buy a horse that is already established in that “job”, it doesn’t always work the way you hoped. […]
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