My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Here’s a nice example of sportsmanship. Irish jockey Danny Mullins swoops in and grabs Jody McGarvey as he slips from the saddle after knocking his head hard on the horse after landing from a jump. That took quick thinking, great steering, and amazing balance!
Read MoreIt’s getting dark earlier now. The time for evening rides is coming to an end for the year. By 7 p.m. I am riding back in the dark. But one of the gifts of fall is the intensity of the light in those moments before dusk. It’s beautiful!
Read MoreI just love this mare. She makes it look so easy! This is five for five for her this year. What do you think? Could she beat American Pharoah?
Read MoreSomehow I must have missed this one until now. Great ad!
Read MoreIf your Breyer horses and riders need some schooling, who better to take over than George Morris? Or rather, the Tiny Talking George Morris action figure, scaled to size for Breyer horses. Yes, for all of you who didn’t get enough of George barking his trademark phrases at you in a clinic (or if you […]
Read MoreWhat a brilliant re-purposing of an old horse trailer. The Tipsy Goose kits out trailers into the perfect mobile equestrian bar! The customized trailer has been converted into a fully-fitted bar, wine racks and fridges with two service areas— one from the front ramp of the trailer and one from the back. The owners travel […]
Read MoreHow many times have you gone through gymnastics with no reins? Here’s where it all pays off!
Read MoreIn the heat of the summer, Zelda was pretty placid. There was none of the running, the bucking, the rearing, and, most importantly the squealing. She makes a ridiculous high pitched squeal that is quite unladylike and sounds particularly absurd coming from such a big horse. Now that we’ve had some cool mornings. The squeal […]
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