My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
This is an amazing story. I’ve oversimplified it here, but have provided links below to both a short video and an article that gives more detail. A young boy, Rowan Isaacson, is diagnosed with what may be autism. When he’s three, his father discovers that his son has an amazing connection with a neighbor’s horse, […]
Read MoreI frequently see horses with their saddles placed too far forward. This photo represents a most extreme case, and to be fair, was used in an ad to sell a saddle so we can only hope that no one ever rode the horse with the saddle placed like this! You can easily imagine how uncomfortable […]
Read MoreLast night when I fed it was almost 50 degrees and dry. At 9 p.m. when the rain started, it was unexpected. However, with the temperature now at 41, I thought it was too cold to leave them out in the rain without blankets even though they have access to shelter. When I arrived at […]
Read MoreMy horse is kept at a private barn that is on the town’s trail system and where there is a dental office on the property. As a result, I frequently find people (usually mothers with small children, but not always) leaning over the fence and trying to tempt the horses over with carrots, apples and […]
Read MoreLolcats sure is cute. But wouldn’t you rather laugh at horses? Send in your photos with suggested captions and I’ll post the best ones here!
Read MoreOn sunny days — even in the snow — I frequently find the horses sleeping mid-day. But Curly was different. I’ve never seen a horse lie with its head stretched out in the snow! Her owner tells me that Curly naps every day; even when she’s at a horse show she’ll lie down and take […]
Read MoreGotta love this photo, which is in the same vein: The Original School Bus at The Literary Horse.
Read MoreOkay, so it was a pretty exciting game, even for non-football fanatics. But admit it. Equestrians everywhere were waiting to see what Budweiser had in store for their Clydesdales. The answer: three new commercials. Enjoy!
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