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Zenyatta; A Mare’s Heart to Win
“Zenyatta is one of the great mares in racing history. Her owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, planned to retire the six-year-old after the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic in Louisville, Kentucky on November 7th.”
Five Days at Swingletree
“Jessica, a flea-bit grey Connemara pony, is up in her bridle; moving at a nice brisk trot.”
Meet 'The Maestro' Philippe Karl
“Searching for a small riding faculty in Baden, Switzerland, we find the barn tucked away inside an industrial complex. A person would never guess there were horses here…”
Editor's Journal
Concord Stage Coach
“An icon of the American West, the heyday of the Stage Coach lasted from the mid nineteenth century to around 1900.”
Anxious Rider? Relax, You’re Not Alone
“A recent survey of eventing riders found that none considered themselves overt ‘risk takers’, however, some did admit that they experience, extreme fear and anxiety during competitions.”
Tales of Texas
Ropes, Ropers and Rope Horses
“Ropes are a tool, just like a gun, or a feed sack, all of which require discretion.”
Eagles Hate to Bathe
“It was January 19, 1975, a cold front was in full force and the temperature was dropping fast but the wind was blowing even faster.”
Champ
“Some horses have to be in the lead all the time. They’re never satisfied being in the middle of the pack and at the back is plum out of the question.”
Jake's Take
Kessler
“Well, I have a four year old colt that I got from my friend Clint Branger. He’s out of an AQHA registered ‘Kessler’ mare”
Weaning Colts and Winter Work
“There’s a small period of time in-between the fall works and the middle of winter when you’re feeding cows twenty-four-seven”
