Happy Friday, everyone! Here in Kentucky, we’ve been snowbound for much of the week and the forecast tells me it’s going to be an icy, slushy weekend. Great. But, life goes on, and here’s what’s been happening in the...
Working on your fitness on the ground will help you be more effective and balanced in the saddle.One of the (only) good things about not owning my own horse is that I have time to try out new activities....
In the world of horse rescue, you never know what "tools” you’re going to have to pull out from under your hat to deal with daily surprises. This week – Jennifer Swanson and Brad Gaver, co-founders of Pure Thoughts...
If your favorite valentine is one who eats hay and is currently in the process of shedding, you probably don’t need any specific reason—you love your horse, it’s as simple as that. But sometimes people ask: why would you...
Wherever there are horse people, there are sure to be non-horse people jumping away from each pony snort. And God bless ‘em, because the equine world they have to learn in order to keep up with their horsey loved...
Let’s talk Valentine’s Day gifts. And while we’re at it, let’s talk horses. To be more precise, let’s talk about horses as Valentine’s Day gifts.
Do you remember the gift suggestions that Cogsworth the clock offered the Beast in...
Show jumper Andres Rodriguez from Venezuela riding Caballito competes on the grass derby field at The Stadium at PBIEC. Photo by Allen MacMillan/MacMillan PhotographyLooking out the window of the jet as we circle to land in West Palm Beach,...
In June of 2004, Shoeman Road Farm in Haslett, Mich., invited local children who were suffering from cancer for a day of horseback riding, making horse treats, and arts and crafts. Dubbed Camp Casey, the event honored the memory...
To the non-equine obsessed, horse people may seem like a tough bunch to buy for. Any gift-giving holiday could incite panic as many riders are not the typical flowers-and-fancy-clothes sort—but buying something to knock their socks off shouldn’t be...
"Hurry! We want to cross the bay before the tide comes in!” Oddur, our guide and one of the owners of the Hotel Eldhestar where we were staying, motioned the leaders to pick up the pace. We all urged...
