My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Next time you go to the barn, make sure you give your horse a hug. Last week a friend of mine lost her fabulous mare after a pasture accident — Living Life in the Middle — reminding us that these fabulous creatures that we love and treasure are as fragile as they are powerful, and […]
Read MoreWhile we didn’t get quite as much snow as predicted — forecasters were making noise about 2-3 feet. We sure got plenty! We woke up to about 18″ of snow this morning and got another 2-3″ throughout the day. I live about a mile from the barn by road and about half a mile if […]
Read MoreI think we’ve all seen horse owners who are afraid of their horses . . . and many times those horses see that leadership vacuum and step right in, treating the humans around them like they are subordinate horses in the herd — and that can mean biting or charging at humans. I’ve been up […]
Read MoreThe Connecticut Supreme court today heard oral arguments on a case that will determine whether a 2012 ruling that suggested horses should be classified as a “naturally vicious” species should be overturned. The ruling will have significant impact on the equestrian industry by possibly making it impossible to insure horses. Connecticut has over 60,000 horses […]
Read MoreOur horses have several “rolling” spots in their pasture. Generally they eschew the clean, dry grass for a mud pit or at least a lot of dirt. Freedom rolls several times a day, as far as I can tell — immediately before I want to ride (that’s in the muddy spot), immediately after I’ve hosed […]
Read MoreWhat a great way to display your ribbons. It makes me wish I still had mine. I had a trunk full of them but having not enough imagination, threw them out years ago. Do you have special ways you display your old ribbons?
Read MoreWhen you buy a horse you are buying more than just an animal — you are investing in your hopes and dreams of what you want to accomplish. You visualize yourself coming in from that cross country course with your cheeks flushed and your eyes watering from the excitement . . . or finishing that […]
Read MoreThe American Girl Doll store in New York cancelled a planned special event with carriage rides through Central Park after a radical animal rights group held an event at the store. I’m sorry. To me this has crossed the line into absurdity. I understand that it’s a great publicity maker for the anti-carriage horse contingent, […]
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