Guest Post: Saddle Talk with Sue Harrison

by | Aug 8, 2012 | Horses, Writing

When I was eight years old, my best friend’s mom took a group of us kids to the fair. We decided to spend some of our tickets on a pony ride. I had my heart set on the little white pony. He was lovely. However, while I was waiting my turn in line, the guy who was in...

In Honor of the 2012 London Olympics

by | Jul 27, 2012 | History, Horses

It is only right to highlight some of the incredible stories of the Olympics through the years. Well, the stories I find most fascinating:   Major General Jack Burton was indeed one of several riders who represented the United States at the first Olympics since...

Guest Post: A Pony Named Pretzel

by | Jul 25, 2012 | Horses

Pretzel, the Little Pony with a BIG Personality His name was quite apropos, the color of the crunchy snack. Pretzel was a feisty and affectionate Shetland pony. He commanded attention even though he was much smaller than the other horses in the paddock. He quickly...