Horses are the foundation of military power, the great resources of the state but, should this falter, the state will fall. Ma Yuan (14BC - 49AD, Han Dynasty Military General and horse expert When Emperor Wu came to power, the Chinese had[...]
Having the perfect bit can feel like a dream. As if you had put magic in your horse's mouth, suddenly they are responding with eagerness, turning your ride into a complete dream. But having the wrong bit can feel like a nightmare - your horse c[...]
Iceland is one of the most dramatic and unique landscapes to see. Looking across the land makes you feel like you're in an alien world. Volcanos and snow live side by side, creating incredible sights unlike any other. I went to Iceland la[...]
Horse coats are fascinating. There's bays, grays, chestnuts, blacks, and palominos. But then there's even more variety - there's variations on those basic coat colors, modifying colors and giving some horses unique patterns. Horse coats are so[...]
The Hungarians were scared. The invading Mongolians had already taken over half the country, leaving destruction and death in their wake. The remaining citizens knew their defenses were not enough. They would be destroyed. Any moment they would[...]
I love books, I love reading, and it used to be one of my favorite things to do. I suppose technically it still is, I just don't have as much time to do it anymore. But, I found myself with some extra time to read, and I decided to read a book[...]
After what feels like years of attending schooling shows, mastering those lower level tests, you've finally decided that you're ready. You're feeling confident about your ability to not embarrass yourself at the rated shows, so you're going to[...]
They didn't know how he did it - he did it in secret, with no witnesses. But they had seen the horse acting wild, biting, kicking at people before, and then when he led it out, it was as gentle as a lamb. Some said it was magic potions. Some sa[...]
I watched the edited clips of Katie Prudent's recent clinic, and my first thoughts were, "That doesn't look that bad." It looked like many of the trainers I had growing up. They were all like that, rough, tough on us, and using what I hope was[...]
They may entertain us, touch our hearts or inspire us, but deep down, we are judging them. That's right, I'm back again with more Disney horses to analyze! Part 1 included Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and Frozen. But there's just so man[...]