My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
About three minutes into the first gallop after the hounds were cast, I realized that I haven’t been galloping enough. My legs were already feeling “the burn” and we had a lot farther to go! However, once the adrenalin kicked in, I managed to stay with a very excited Freedom through all three pieces of […]
Read MoreMonday was the last hunt of the season and while it came too soon, it was a glorious way to end. The weather was lovely and we rode in one of my favorite territories. I was very glad that I had my camera in my pocket because it was a picture perfect day. I’m getting […]
Read MoreSaturday was picture perfect hunting. The weather was great. The hounds were spot on and we got to watch them work the scent quite a bit. Although we worried that the heat would cause the scent to evaporate but instead it remained, elusive but strong enough to make them work for it. I love the […]
Read MoreThe first day of the 2012 spring hunting season was, in a word, fabulous! The weather for hunting was perfect — bright, sunny and not too warm. For a weekday we had a strong turnout; lots of people took the day off to enjoy our first day back. Freedom was ready, and then some. It […]
Read MoreOur Spring hunting season starts this Wednesday and I’ve been in count down mode now for the past few weeks. I’ve gathered together my cubbing clothes. I’ve polished my boots. I’ve cleaned my tack. I’ve checked the tire pressure on my trailer tires. I’ve been taking Freedom on conditioning rides. My conclusion? Freedom is plenty […]
Read MoreAfter a three hour hunt last Sunday and a hack on Monday, I assumed Freedom would be tired when we hunted on Tuesday. It was a hunt right in my backyard and I planned to hack to the cast. It was going to be in the high 60s and I was pretty relaxed about it. […]
Read MoreYesterday we had a joint meet with Tanheath in Pomfret, Connecticut. It was a beautiful day and it seems a shame to miss out on any opportunity to explore some new territory. Pomfret is about an hour and 20 minutes from where I live — more of a drive than I generally do for hunting […]
Read MoreI can remember when time seemed to stretch. Days were long, weeks were long and there was time to savor things. Now, time flies. Here it is Saturday again and I look back and realize that I’ve hunted three times in a period that seems unbelievably short. I really should write up my hunt reports […]
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