Thoughts on Shoeing Your Horse Just the other day, while Pirate and Denver were being trimmed I was talking to my trainer about putting shoes back on my Saddlebred, Denver. For most of his life, Denver wore shoes year-round. In addition to ring work, we went trail riding, and participated in a hunter pace or Read More
A Writer & Rider’s Discovery As many of you know, I am both a writer and a rider. I’ve enjoyed a variety of equestrian pursuits…showing, driving, hunting, etc. throughout the world. My writing endeavors led me to not only produce this page, but to delve into my most beloved fictional genera…The Mystery novel. It is Read More
Tally-Ho Manhattan! Fixture Perfect I was lucky to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of riding in Central Park. Following in the footsteps of legendary ladies… and of course Elizabeth Taylor… I headed for Claremont Stables and saddled up for one of their last hacks in Central Park (circa 1980’s) Mount-less in Manhattan? Read More
Rolling Rock Hunt Hunter Pace Set in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania, the Rolling Rock Hunt recently hosted a much celebrated Hunter Pace. What is a “Hunter Pace?” For those not familiar, a Hunter Pace is a competitive event derived from foxhunting. Teams of two or three riders follow an outdoor course laid Read More
I’ve been hearing about this legendary show for years, and finally had the pleasure of attending the 2018 Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus Ohio. It was the 52nd year of the country’s largest single breed show, with 24,500 entries and 7,500 horses competing. No wonder it takes up nearly the entire month of October! Read More
An aura of elegance and enduring tradition set the tone for Opening Day of the Rolling Rock Hunt in Ligonier Pennsylvania. The rising sun over the Laurel Highlands brought with it the promise of good sport and camaraderie with guests from neighboring Sewickley & Chagrin Hunts. The day began with a stirrup cup courtesy Read More
Sharing Our Lives With Horses This equestrian blog explores the many ways we as horse lovers are truly blessed to share our lives with these magnificent animals. I Love This Quote! Horses inspire so much of how we live. From the clothes we wear (jeans & jodhpurs), to the Read More