My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Sometimes a thoroughbred just needs to get that run out of his system. Freedom and his friend Curly showed some speed out in the pasture this week. I really enjoyed watching them run. Some day, maybe, I’ll get up the courage to ride him when he’s galloping all out. But in the meantime, I’m happy […]
Read MoreBreeding colorful horses, especially with various white markings, appears to be good business for breeders according to Swiss researchers. A study conducted for the Swiss national stud on 974 Franche-Montagne horses found that while disposition and healthiness were the two most important purchasing points for non-professional buyers, white markings made horses more attractive and did […]
Read MoreJust when everyone’s thoughts are turning to horse racing and the Kentucky Derby, the trailer for the Secretariat movie has hit the airwaves. Enjoy the eye candy!
Read MoreThis little guy is just too cute! Einstein was born on April 22nd in Barnstead, NH weighing just six pounds and standing only 14 inches tall. That’s a new record; according to one of Einstein’s owners, Dr Rachel Wagner, the Guinness Book of Records lists the smallest newborn horse as weighing just 9lbs. Most newborn […]
Read MoreWho says you need to be a Lipizzaner to perform airs above the ground? Look at the air this mare achieves!
Read MoreZenyatta sure knows how to work the crowd. There was no shortage of suspense during the Santa Margarita handicap today. Zenyatta broke last out of the gate and loped along at the back of the pack for the first half mile. At times she was 10 lengths behind the leaders. At the top of the […]
Read MoreElmer Bandit, the 38 year old competitive trail horse, was euthanized on February 14th after he was unable to rise. Although he was alert, cold temperatures and wind had caused him to become hypothermic. He was surrounded by his friends and his owner, Mary Anna Wood, at the end. The Horse has set up a […]
Read MoreIt was 35 degrees today and felt warm in the sun. I’m not sure it was warm enough for me to sit in the snow but Curly and my daughter seemed just fine.
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