New Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman video!
For all of you Lorenzo fans out there here are three videos from a recent performance in Warsaw. Thanks to the person who videotaped it – nice job!
Read MoreCategory: Trick Riding
Fresians long lining in tandem – way cool!
This is a very cool exhibition ride. My brain hurts just thinking about how to manage all those reins without getting tangled up.
Read MoreRiding with fire fans
I wonder how you teach your horse to work with fire fans? I can imagine that there could be some nasty burns if something went wrong. Still, it’s quite dramatic.
Read MoreLorenzo the Flying Horseman in training
For all of you Lorenzo fans (and I see how often his name comes up in the searches!), here’s a new video of him training for an upcoming show. Enjoy! More on Lorenzo Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman: A modern take on trick riding
Read MoreDon’t try this at home!
I think I’ve done a few of these moves. Of course, they weren’t intentional! This first video is from 1924 . . . the second is more current. Interesting to see how the tradition of trick riding has survived!
Read MoreAmazing equestrian act from 1936: the Cristiani family
This may have been filmed 74 years ago, but this equestrian act is still amazing!
Read MoreHorse Surfing, Part II
People are always thinking of new, fun things to do with their horse. Although I must admit that this had never occurred to me: water skiing while being towed by a horse! Actually, it’s called horse surfing. Early in 2005 the Independent horse, working with The Company of Horsemen and Matt Smith from Air Jam […]
Read MoreWhat was it like to ride a diving horse?
Some time ago I wrote about the diving horses of Atlantic City — Don’t Try this at Home — a story that has captured the imagination of many readers. Yesterday, I received a comment from Louise Lamoureux who has first hand experience. Rather than leave this as a comment, I thought it deserved its own […]
Read More