Over 10 years after I bought a pony to teach my future children how to ride, he is finally teaching my first child. To be fair to him, I bought him as a yearling, and he was in no way ready to be ridden by children. He needed years to grow up, go through training, put on his big pony pan[...]
If you had the time and freedom to take a year long journey, would you spend it riding across the United States of America? Modern life no longer considers the horse as a primary mode of transportation. It has mostly become an animal of leisure sports, done primarily for the entertainment of the[...]
When I find a great horse activity for my whole family, I'm going to jump on it. I have three kids, and it's not easy finding an event that's both for adults, but kid friendly. Turns out, it does exist, and I really believe this magical event is Sunset Polo, at Great Meadow. Sunset Polo is hel[...]
I enjoyed Upperville so much that I went back for round 2: Loudoun Benefit. This show is held on the exact same show grounds the week following Upperville, which means another opportunity for pretty pictures underneath the oaks. But I actually photographed on the other side of the road[...]
I was asked the other day when I was going to start showing Stu. Showing hasn't been on my mind in a long time. There's the first problem, which is that Stu and I are in no way ready to go to a show, with our inconsistent rides. But there's also a significant lack of interest in showing. I don't[...]
The tiny town of Upperville is about to be flooded with the annual yearly June migration. 2,000+ riders will emerge, seemingly from thin air, much like the cicadas that are infesting other parts of the country. Luckily these riders aren't clinging to your clothing, but they are waiting impatiently[...]
Among all the riding schools in the world, there are a few that are exceptionally great. They have centuries of history and learning behind their methods, based on principles from the greatest names in classical riding. The skills these schools teach are so important, they have been listed as a UNE[...]
They say one way to afford to own horses is to find a rich husband. After all, horses are an expensive and time consuming hobby. If you're working to afford it, you hardly have time to ride. She never married, but she did find many men willing to pay for her love of horses, which some might s[...]
Docs Keepin Time, barn name Justin, is one of the most well known horse actors of all time, most famous for staring in the 1994 movie, Black Beauty. But even after, he had a lengthy career working in show business. Despite his talent on screen, he originally wasn't meant for Hollywood. Like many of[...]
Dogs and horses go together like cookies and milk. Obviously a dog is going to make your horse adventures even more fun, right? Just look at that sweet little face, MMHMM MHMHMM (<- these are smooching noises). Except it doesn't always work out. Sometimes it turns out to be a complete nigh[...]