Bridgerton is one of the newest Netflix series feeding our binge-watching needs. Set in Regency-era England you know that the characters won’t be jumping and smart cars to get around to their various teas, balls and romantic assignations. No, they go by horse-drawn vehicle or horseback. And that meant some quick riding lessons for the actors.
When the weather is miserable, and you can’t get out to ride, the next best thing might be snuggling under a warm blanket and watching a horse movie. While you have to pay for most movies online, there are still quite a few that y ...
There was a time when CGI and other complicated special effects weren’t available to movie makers. Back in the ‘good old days’ both rides and horses did all the wild stunts. There is no doubt that the riskiest stunts were performe ...
There aren’t any good horse series on TV, are there? This wasn’t always the case. Over the years there have been many. Some included fictional horses like Black Beauty, Flicka and famous race horses. Others featured horses as fait ...
In Secretariat, as in many horse movies, more than one horse plays the lead role. Often, horse cosmetics are used to disguise this, or a horse with similar markings are used. It’s not unusual to see a horse with four white stockin ...
Oscar winning Django Unchained is just one of many movies that relied on the skills of horse handlers and trainers, and the horses to capture the sometimes rough and riotous action. This video was released several years ago but il ...
Movie awards season has come to an end with the granddaddy of all awards ceremonies, The Oscars. By now, the fuss about the big flub has passed and the casts of Moonlight and La-La Land has finished patting each other on the back. ...
There’s still a bit of winter left, which means it’s too dark to ride after supper when the footing isn’t good. So you might want to curl up in front of the TV. And you might be able to soothe your need for a horse fix. Here’s wha ...
We’ve looked at how horses are often portrayed in the movies before, and know that some of what the public sees on screen is pure fabrication. Horse expert Scott Tarter looks at some of the most popular movies like Hidalgo, Secret ...
Bridgerton is one of the newest Netflix series feeding our binge-watching needs. Set in Regency-era England you know that the characters won’t be jumping and smart cars to get around to their various teas, balls and romantic assig ...
Time to pop the popcorn and get yourself a comforting beverage for some Netflix and chill. Coming soon is a coming of age story called Horse Girl. A young woman who is socially awkward, works at an arts and crafts shop and loves h ...
Heading into the Labor Day weekend, Kasch Stables Kladrubys celebrated their place at the top of the leaderboard as * Stolen Wishes * sat in the #1 spot. By the age of 14, the 16.0 hand Kladruby stallion captured the top ranking a ...
In terms of rule changes, improvements in equipment, and greater consideration given to safety, the sport of eventing has changed a lot since this video was filmed back in 1982. It’s interesting to go through the comments of those ...
If you’re dreaming of a career in the horse industry one avenue is to become a horse show judge. In this video, prepared by Equine Guelph, Lindsay Grice who is also a trainer and clinician, explains what she does to prepare for ju ...
As you complete your around-the-world horseback riding tour don’t forget to stop in Rionegro, Columbia. Tourists can enjoy the mountainous vistas and small village sights aboard quiet smooth gaited horses. Riders definitely get a ...
Three horses shared the leaderboard as we headed out of August 2023. 3P *Stars & Spice* is out of the PythonPonyPalaces stable and this 17 hand Friesian mare took the #1 rank, earned 21,156,700 PB, and jumped 104.75. Her jump-off ...
Want a quick way to improve your seat and develop a better feel for your horse’s movements? Try a lesson on the lunge line. Just because it’s a quick way to learn doesn’t mean it’s easy, however! No stirrups and no reins can make ...
The Frederiksborg Horse is Denmark’s oldest breed. Popular during the 14th to 17th centuries, they symbolized prestige and royalty. Today loyal enthusiasts continue breeding what is considered a cultural icon. DiscoverTheHorse vis ...
One of the best-known and prestigious Throughroubred auctions is the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale held August 7 and 8. Many top racehorses have passed through this sals ring such as the 2022 Horse of the Year, Flightline and numerou ...