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
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Anatomy of the Hoof There’s been a lot of interest in topics surrounding hoof care lately. It’s a vitally important part of the anatomy, for as the saying goes “No Hoof, No Horse.” Out of an unfortunate necessity, I had to learn more than I ever wanted to know on the subject. My first horse, Read More
I Just Had To Share This! ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA—Former compliance officer Joe Taber revealed he has a brilliant new ‘get rich quick’ plan for his retirement years. The proposition, he hopes, will not only add greatly to his personal happiness, but provide a stable and lucrative revenue stream for his human family of five. “I’ve always loved horses. Read More
Pure Elegance! Equestrian style is often the inspiration of many designer collections, but the leader is Polo Ralph Lauren, a label that immediately evokes images of posh riding clubs and aristocratic leisure. But here’s how it really all began… “After we were married, Ricky and I were shopping in one of those authentic Read More
Loving The Season! Summer…it’s almost here, & my favorite time of the year! Equestrian activities are in full swing, the grill is fired up, and we’re in vacation mode. It’s time to kick back and relax a little too. Whether you prefer the beach, the pool, or the hammock, a good juicy mystery is the Read More
A Delightful Day In Delaware! An Unexpected Greeting As we entered the race course gates we were greeted with, of all things, a live opera performance! The melodic sounds of Opera Delaware’s Pop Up Opera filled the air, and literally set the stage for a day filled with excitement. The company’s mission is to bring opera 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
Horses Are Amazing Detectives! Our horses can “detect” things about us by clues that we send out without even knowing it. Did you know that horses can read human facial expressions? A new study shows they don’t only notice when you’re in a bad mood, they remember it later, even if you’ve done nothing 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