My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Looking at this image it’s no wonder John Velasquez didn’t stay on Bodexpress out of the starting gate in the Preakness. Honestly, I’m amazed how well jockeys stay on during all the shenannigans with such short stirrups. The style that we see today, was popularized by American jockey Tod Sloan in the late 1800s. Prior […]
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Some people just live larger than the rest of us. Nan Jeanne Aspinawall Gable Lambell, known as “Two Gun” Nan, was certainly one of them. In 1910-11, she became the first woman to ride on horseback from San Francisco to New York, covering 4496 miles and spending 180 days in the saddle. She was 31 […]
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When Bodexpress acted up in the starting gate, throwing jockey John Velasquez, outrider Kaymarie Kreidel and her off-track Thoroughbred Witch Hunter sprung into action. The former jockey and her former racehorse knew better than most how to go after a loose horse and, equally important, how to keep said loose horse from getting into more […]
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War of Will got a clear trip today and vindicated himself by pulling away to win by a 1 1/4 lengths. The number #1 post position wasn’t a problem. In fact, someone at Pimlico wrote that “the rail was golden this week”, and horses that hugged the inside track did very well. WoW gave trainer […]
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After all the chaos surrounding this year’s Kentucky Derby — the scratch of Omaha Beach, the torrential rains and muddy track, the near collision between War of Wills and Maximum Security, and the ultimate disqualification of the winner — the lead up to the Preakness has been quiet. The biggest controversy has been about Pimlico […]
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Zelda has been working hard to get back to her formerly svelte self, although the endless rain we’ve had here in New England has cut into our workout time (no indoor). To feel ready for hunting, I bought the velcro saddle, otherwise known as the WintecLite D’Lux. There was only one problem: the long billets […]
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Gotta love this kid. He obviously loves his pony and he’s a better driver (already) than many of the people I see pulling horse trailers. Nothing like starting them young!
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