Horse Breed: Akhal-Teke
Name of breed: Akhal-Teke Country of origin: Turkmenistan Breed origin: One of the oldest living breeds of horse, the precise ancestry of the Akhal-Teke is difficult to trace. The breed is very similar to, and possibly the direct descendant of an ancient horse known as the Turkoman, or Nisaean, horse. This horse was one of […]
The Hampton Classic
As one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the US, located near some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast, amidst the fashionable Hamptons summer scene…(phew, I got it all in there!)… the Hampton Classic is in a league all of its own. It is a much-anticipated stop for horse people on […]
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Monday Musing: Some of our riding adventures may look unreal, a little crazy to some, until its been done! We can honestly assure you of the best possible memories you could ever hope to ask for. If you’ve always wanted to explore the ancient lands of the Kimberley, sign up for this ride.
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Monday Musing: You’ll enjoy the journey with exclusive access to over 100,000 acres of pristine wilderness on the Glenorchy Back Country ride.
Arizona prison inmates taming wild mustangs
There’s a lot to be said about the bond between man and beast, and it seems the inmates at Florence Prison in Arizona, USA are being rehabilitated through their work with horses. Most of the mustangs who become part of the Florence Prison Wild Horse Inmate Program have never been domesticated. Their first interactions with […]
The Tevis Cup – 100 Miles in 24 Hours
Named by TIME Magazine as one of the top ten toughest endurance events in the world, the Tevis Cup is not a race for the faint hearted! Also known as The Western States Trail Ride, this 100-mile (160km) trek through California’s scenic mountains is a test of physical and mental fitness. Most years only half […]
Charlotte & Valegro – Dressage Domination
“He is my best friend, my horse of a lifetime, and I love him more than words can say.” – Charlotte Dujardin There was a social media campaign launched in the months leading up to the 2016 Olympic Games using the hashtag #TwoHearts in an attempt to illustrate the special partnership shared between every rider […]
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Monday Musing: You don’t have to take our word for it. If you visit Mongolia, you will be swept up with the spirit of the wild-eyed Mongolian ponies, the far-reaching, infinite steppe and the thrill of roaming a country that is fence-free and horses are the main mode of transport.