Lessons from Africa- December 2007
“For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings, they are other nations, caught […]
Kid Gloves, Big Bucks, and Team Spirit – the role that owners play in horse sports – December 2006
evalyn bemis The rising cost of good horses and the need to have a barn full of them in order to be competitive has meant many riders must look to others to own their horses. What sort of person is willing to fulfill that role and on what […]
The Horse Connection – December 2005
geoff young Where is the heartbeat in our over-scheduled, tech-dependant lives? If it is there, can we possibly hear it above the din of the television, the roar of the traffic, or the cacophony of voices fighting for domination of our ears? Can we feel its vibration through […]
The Indoors Report, Part Two – December 2004
christine deherrera If you ride in the hunter, jumper or equitation divisions qualifying for the finals at the “indoors” shows is a goal equal to none. While the number of these “indoors” championships has grown in number, the prestige and excitement has hardly diminished. A rider has truly arrived if […]
Whisper on the Wind – The Tom Bass Story – December 2008
Read part one of this story here: http://horseconnection.com/whisper-wind-tom-bass-story-part-1/ CuChullaine O’Reilly FRGS If you missed part one of Whisper on the Wind you can read it HERE Before Jackie Robinson ever donned a Dodger uniform – there was Tom Bass. Before Rosa Parks ever demanded a seat in […]