Norman, originally called Alydeed’s Leader, started out as a racehorse. He was Alydeed’s son and a Northern Dancer descendent. He raced for seven years, starting 40 races, winning two. He placed second or third in several of them, according...
Editor’s Note: Stable Advice is a place
for our readers to offer their advice on some of those uniquely
equestrian problems. These aren’t the questions that you’d normally ask
your vet or trainer. These are questions about horse life, like dealing
with interpersonal...
My trainer in college used to tell non-horsey guys: "Horse shows are a great place to pick up chicks. They’re also a great place to get your head chewed off.”
I suppose my trainer was right. Many of my...
When your destination is too far to ride to and you don’t have a trailer available, how do you get your horse from one place to another? Put him in your car, of course. OK, so that’s probably not...
While on a visit to this arid, beachy paradise called Isla de Vieques, I’ve had way more beach time and daiquiris than Internet connection or even a pen and paper. But I have had my camera handy. In between...
Some horses are very playful. I’ve known one who liked to get piggyback rides (even when he didn’t realize he had grown way too big for them). My aunt’s horses enjoy running around with the dogs. And then there...
A common misconception about riding horses is that reins slow them down and the rider’s legs make them go. That would be true, if your horse responded like a car.The equivalent of lightening or removing your leg, easing pressure...
Sometimes animals form a special bond. My aunt’s Dalmatians run around with her horses all the time. Watching them, one would think they were the best of friends – and they’re also super cute. The baby goat, Bibi, in...
I recently competed in a show, and after I had proudly proclaimed to my friends that I’d never forgotten my course at a show, I forgot my course.
Why? We took a turn tighter than I had planned and actually...
When it comes to horse shows, I’m a planner. In my mind, if I can get everything just right for the show, maybe my horse and I will go double clear, and he won’t spook at the scary show...
