This is Penny, aka Princess L’Heureux of A Thoroughbred Family Affair fame performing her special trick–bowing. She’s a diva. But she’s not a diva who is above begging. A good 13 years ago, I taught Penny to bow. I took her favorite treat, a peppermint, and would place it between her front legs up by [...]

A few weeks ago, I chaperoned a high school trip to New York City where I actually got to see some mounted police at work in Times Square. Mounted police horses have always intrigued me because they are so completely bomb proof and have a very different job compared to other horses. And I always [...]

Yes, today I bought … I know it’s difficult to believe … western style Ariat boots. It’s one thing to say I embrace and appreciate all riding disciplines. It’s another thing completely to show it in my footwear! I’m a huntseat rider, have always been a huntseat rider, and always will be a huntseat rider.  [...]

I’m honored that Arlene over at Grey Horse Matters honored me with the Excellence in Equine Care Award. I certainly don’t know everything there is to know, but ensuring proper care of horses and knowing as much as I can are equine-related passions of mine. I hate to see horses that are mistreated purposely or [...]

When you are jumping a horse, your leg is your foundation. If you don’t have a strong solid leg in the right position, you are going to be in trouble. And if you have good form and have built up good length strength, you should be able to do this: I’ll admit, this rider is [...]

One of my favorite parts of my time spent around horses is sharing their magic with others. I loved teaching lessons. I love talking with other horsey people. I love spending time with the other Pegasus volunteers as we share the horses with the students. I love bringing friends and family out to the barn [...]

On a less somber note following my most recent post (see Teach Kids To Be Safe Around Horses) I just had to share this link to a Parody on a Jumping Clinic With George Morris. The writer critiques a serious of hideous jumping photos following the George Morris style used in his monthly Practical Horseman [...]