My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Equestrian sports are steeped in tradition. One of the things I love about foxhunting is that it’s just not that different today than it was a century ago. Looking at the vintage postcard from the Myopia Hunt Club, I can tell you that if you go to a hunt this fall, it doesn’t look all […]
Read MoreIn the heat of the summer, Zelda was pretty placid. There was none of the running, the bucking, the rearing, and, most importantly the squealing. She makes a ridiculous high pitched squeal that is quite unladylike and sounds particularly absurd coming from such a big horse. Now that we’ve had some cool mornings. The squeal […]
Read MoreTuesday was the first day of fall hunting. It didn’t feel like fall, it still felt like summer. I was leery about hunting — I’d been away for a few days and I knew Zelda would be fresh. In the end, it was too nice out to pass up, so I compromised. I headed over […]
Read MoreOn Sunday Freedom and I rode in a Hunter Pace. For those of you who haven’t the chance to try a Pace event, it’s a timed ride that replicates a fox hunt. A team of riders sets an “ideal” pace and each team tries to replicate it, without knowing exactly how long the ride will […]
Read MoreThe Anonymous Foxhunter nails it on this video. Whenever people come out hunting with us, one of the things that surprises them the most is how fast we go down hills. Yup, you do not have the chance to slow down to a walk when you are following the hounds, even if you are going […]
Read MoreOur last official hunt of the season was yesterday, and it was a great one! Hounds were cast across the street from our new barn. It was great to be able to ride across the street. No trailering! It was still Freedom’s turn. I knew this would be a fast hunt and he’s a blast […]
Read MoreAfter a week of amazing spring weather I’ve almost (not quite) forgotten what a lousy winter we’ve had. It’s been absolutely wonderful to go and ride Freedom and Zelda, to feel the warmth of the sun, to not sink up to our collective knees in snow. In theory, hunt season started last Tuesday. Sadly, the […]
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