My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Just when you thought it was all about American Pharoah, out comes Beholder, winning the Pacific Classic on a hand ride by Gary Stevens, winning by 8 1/4 lengths. The 5-year old Beholder is the first filly/mare to win this prestigious race and she sure made it look easy! The victory, worth $600,000, increased Beholder’s […]
Read MoreNo, Kelly McKnight did not forget his bridle. He also didn’t forget that horses get some “say” in how they are ridden. When you read the horse bulletin boards you’d think there was a “magic bit” du jour. That if your dressage horse doesn’t like a loose ring snaffle, if your show hunter isn’t perfectly […]
Read MoreAfter a week of cooler weather, we are back to more typical August temperatures. These are beautiful summer days and I will treasure the memory of them all winter. But they are a bit hot for riding. I love this video of a horse smart enough to create his own spa experience! My horses, alas, […]
Read MoreOkay, so what I want to know is how did this woman get into my car? At any given time I have muck boots, breeches, a dressage whip, maybe a pair of spurs and assorted half pairs of gloves. Usually just the left hand.
Read MoreDr. David Ramey published a blog post today that has some great information in it called Seven Rules for Buying a Horse. Seriously, everyone should read it. I particularly like his statement, You Can’t Predict the Future, where he says (among other things), If you like the horse for how he is, and who he […]
Read MoreThis is great. I need to have my family and all my “civilian” friends read this!
Read MoreMost of us who are addicted to horses already knew that riding is a mood enhancer. My family will tell you that I (almost) always come back from the barn more patient, happier and easier to be around. Now the rest of the world is starting to catch on. In the article “Beyond Mindfulness: How […]
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