My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Lot’s of people think their horses are smart. Certainly, I have one who can open just about any kind of latch in the time it takes you to turn your back. That may be more self-serving than smart! But, what about those horses that can count, answer questions, and perform other “tricks”? When I started to […]
Read MoreAt 1.6 meters (5′ 2 -1/2″) the show jumping fences at the Olympics looked enormous to me. It’s hard to imagine the multiple jumping efforts required of these horses over the days of competition. However, when only a single jump is required, there are some horses that can jump significantly higher. People started keeping track […]
Read MoreAs we wait for the Olympics to begin, it’s really interesting to get a window into the life of some of the competitors. There are several Olympians who are keeping blogs . . . just be careful, reading them can be addictive. Enjoy! General Overview: Brian O’Connor is the announcer of the equestrian events: http://special.equisearch.com/blog/brianoconnor/ […]
Read MoreTake the tradition of trick riding, add some great music, dramatic scenes from the beaches in France, a team of Lusitano horses and a handsome young french man and you have all the ingredients you need for international success. Lorenzo empathetic communication with his horses often requires neither bridle nor saddle as he guides them […]
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