My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Who says draft horses can’t run? Check out this race — and it’s exciting finish — of Shire horses in England. Certainly the thundering of the hooves coming down to the finish line must have been impressive in person as these horses stood between 17.3 and 18.2 hands and weighed about a ton. Read more: […]
Read MoreWhile it may be hard to believe, research conducted by the University College Dublin, Equinome Ltd and the University of Cambridge suggests that the modern Thoroughbred sprinter got its speed from a gene from a single Shetland pony mare that lived in the UK about 300 years ago. The findings were published in the scientific […]
Read MoreEver since I read Misty of Chincoteague I’ve wanted to visit the barrier islands and watch the pony swim. Or at least watch the ponies out in the “wild”. Of course, the swim only takes a few minutes (it’s only 200 yards) and the ponies are not exactly wild any more, but in my imagination […]
Read MoreFound on the Internet — enjoy! Thoroughbred: I changed it an hour ago. C’mon you guys – catch up! Arabian: Who ME?? Do WHAT? I’m scared of light bulbs! I’m outta here! Quarter Horse: Put all the bulbs in a pen and tell me which one you want. Standardbred: Oh for Pete’s Sake, give me […]
Read MoreAfter all of the excitement of Mark Todd’s Badminton win, let’s not forget the other main event at Badminton: the Shetland Pony Grand National. This event is a terrific fund raiser for charities and also looks like a heck of a good time for kids and ponies alike. It’s a lot safer than Aintree, too. […]
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