I was perusing the Olympic website looking for show times for the Equestrian games… when I spotted this video and gave a chuckle. Good to see a horse so personable and who has such a relationship with his rider! I hope everyone is looking forward to the games as much as I am…
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I've been riding since I was 9, and in love with horses from the day I was born. Living in Washington with my horse and 5 dogs.
Not just a felony, but a Class-A Felony. That puts horse abuse on par with assault, homicide and arson. That’s the exciting part. The motivation behind this change is to gather data on animal abuse nation-wide….
I have learned that no matter what, horses will always be the greatest love in my life, the greatest passion and the driving force behind my happiness.
They do not seem to care that they are yanking on the horse’s most sensitive mouth with a leverage bit. They do not seem to care that they are spurring the horse carelessly and excessively. They do not seem to care that the horse is willing to accept these abuses without striking out violently.
UPDATE [01-26-2018]: A recording of the Friday ride has been shared with me, and posted. You’ll find it at the bottom of the article, after the commentary from her Thursday ride. The commentary is still…
It’s been quiet around here lately, but today I break the silence to say “WTF internet?” This might be a complete joke of a video, but it is terrifying to know that someone, somewhere is…
When you’re around horses long enough you’ll eventually hear something along the lines of not letting your horse “win” if you should differ on opinions with one another. But by deciding the horse ought to…