On-line Horse Shows
Wednesday October 29, 2008
I had hoped to get out to one last show this fall, but because it poured rain all weekend I decided to stay warm and dry. I did get out ... Read More
Meet the American Standardbred
Monday October 27, 2008
This young Standardbred was too slow to race in harness on the track. Most people think of American Standardbreds as racehorses. They can be ridden too, and their experience and ... Read More
Now...How to Get Off of a Horse
Friday October 24, 2008
You might have reviewed the steps for mounting a horse. But when you're done your ride, you want to get off. Or you have to get off, because as much ... Read More
How to Get On a Horse
Wednesday October 22, 2008
After you've mastered saddling and bridling you'll want to get up on the horse. This can be a little intimidating. Your legs may be shorter than the horses and ... Read More
Horse Term of the Week: Pommel
Monday October 20, 2008
What is a pommel? No, it's not what you do to your little brother--that's pummel. (And you shouldn't be doing that.) It's just one part of an English saddle! Is ... Read More
First Women to Graduate from Vienna's Spanish Riding School
Friday October 17, 2008
With its military background, only men have been a part of Vienna's Spanish Riding School since its beginnings in 1572.
Photo Getty ImagesLipizzaner stallion of the Spanish Riding School preforming a ... Read More
Smile for the Camera! Having Your Picture Taken with Your Horse
Wednesday October 15, 2008
I was looking up some photos of recent events and came across tips for having your photo taken while riding. Photographer Wendy Webb offers suggestions for what to do when ... Read More
Time For Fall Clean-up
Monday October 13, 2008
We are getting some amazing autumn weather that makes it seem winter is a long way off.
2006 K. Blocksdorf
The trees are at the peak of color and the sun is ... Read More
Perserve The Memories of Your Horse Activities
Saturday October 11, 2008
This weekend is the last competition of the season for us. Over the summer my daughter and I won some ribbons and had a great experience learning about cross country ... Read More
Take the Poll: At What Age Should a Young Horse Be Started Under Saddle?
Wednesday October 8, 2008
My daughter sold her horse a few weeks ago and is now hunting for a new one. She is feeling the lack of riding like most people feel a ... Read More
Side Pull Bridles - What is a Side Pull ?
Tuesday October 7, 2008
The thermometer hit the freezing mark this morning! Colder weather means I adjust my riding habits a bit.
Photo 2008 K. Blocksdorf
It's time to find the winter riding gloves, fleecy helmet ... Read More
The Duct Tape of the Horse World - Binder Twine
Saturday October 4, 2008
Because I don't buy my own hay anymore, now that I am boarding our horses, I don't have a constant supply of binder twine. Who knew that would be one ... Read More
Wits End Horse Trials - Cross Country Jumping Image Gallery
Thursday October 2, 2008
My daughter and I attended the cross country jumping phase of the Wits End CIC*** on Saturday, September 27, 2008.
2008 K. Blocksdorf
This three day event featured some of the top ... Read More