Recently someone posted, on Facebook, the video I have included at the bottom of this post. It is of Halla, a famous jumping mare whose rider was seriously injured at the Stockholm Olympics – yet she carried him around a clear round to win gold! Revisiting Halla’s story, and watching that ride, brought back memories … More Horses are amazing!
For some reason, while we worked with our two spotted boys today, I began to think about all the Appaloosas that I’ve known. From the horse I took my first riding lessons on (a tubby leopard who terrified me with my first runaway) to the cranky old fellow I rode this morning, Appaloosas have been … More Appaloosas
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the US, it seems an appropriate time to give thanks to the many equines who have graced my life. I have learned something from each horse I have worked with, building a deep tool box with all of their lessons. In particular, I’m taking this moment to … More Giving thanks …
Since I started “surfing the net” on horse related topics, I’ve encountered statements made with certainty that reflect a lack of knowledge or experience on the part of the statement maker. One thing is certain about horses – it would take several lifetimes to know everything about them. That is a luxury none of us are … More Mythbusting: Horses don’t choose to jump
Horse Crazy Once Again 