Me at age three. (You’re welcome).
Somehow, every year, I feel like the space between Thanksgiving and Christmas gets smaller and smaller, and each year I resolve to not get caught unawares without preparation, and each year I’m flabbergasted when it becomes the end of December. Where did all the time go? When did it become the end of 2014? Wasn’t it not that long ago that I was the adorable little child above on the incredibly fat pony? By the way, you’re all so welcome for that fantastic picture, because that thing is basically every little girl’s christmas dream. Penny the wonder pony!
Congratulations to Sarah Schmidt-Micola, the winner of our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway from Dubarry! Sarah, please email [email protected] to claim your prize! [12 Days of Christmas: Dubarry]
Did you know that your galloping position helps your horse breath easier on cross country? If you are unable to get up in a proper and secure galloping position in between fences, you are effectively limiting your horse’s ability to not only gallop forward efficiently, but you’re inhibiting their breathing patterns as well. Paul Tapner took some time at a live demonstration to illustrate how important your gallop position is when going cross country. [Why Position Is Important]
The state of Wyoming is suing the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Land Management, claiming that they have failed to manage the mustang herds in Wyoming properly. Governor Matt Mead believes that the BLM does not have enough funding to complete their job of herd management successfully, and hopes that this lawsuit will bring that issue to light, as they struggle to find a good balance for the Mustang herds as well as other wild animals. [Wyoming Sues BLM]
Nothing like a good Thoroughbred to take out in the fox hunting field. In fact, Thoroughbreds largely dominate the scene in fox hunting, because after all, what horse is better suited to galloping and jumping than the Thoroughbred? They love the game, and their intelligence combined with their stamina makes them the ideal mount. Sometimes even steeplechasing legends like McDynamo hunt in their off season to keep the fitness and the fun in their lives. [Thoroughbreds & Fox Hunting]
This might be a list of things that mark you as a Dressage Diva, but I’m pretty sure that I identify with more than a few of them. Ahem, #15: seeing female competitors without hairnets makes your stomach turn. I CAN’T BE ALONE HERE!!! [25 Signs You’re A Dressage Diva]
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