600km is 372 miles, and a substantial distance to ride no matter how you measure it. But, it’s a yearly trek for Jane Dotchin, who made her first trek in 1972. Now, 40 years later at the age of 80, riding her quiet horse Diamond and packing along her with special needs dog Dinky, she rides about 25km a day from her home near Cumberland to her destination near Inverness. In recognition of her inspirational spirit, she has been awarded the Exceptional Achievement Award from the British Horse Society and is truly a role model to us all.
Imagine spending twelve hours on horseback traversing some of the roughest terrain on earth, through largely uninhabited lands. That’s exactly what most of the participants in the Mongol Derby do. The race, which is meant to repli ...
Bandi Chhor Divas, a Sikh celebration, commemorates the freeing of ancient gurus and kings from a prison. The holiday is marked by fireworks, colorful lights, feasts, food, music and family gatherings. Each year the celebrations i ...
Bush racing is common in many areas. These races take place in remote countryside spaces were an impromptu track is set up, and spectators stand on the sidelines, separated by a small rope, if that. One such race takes place in a ...
Filipe Masetti Leite recently ended an eight year journey across North and South America, ending his ride as the 2020 Calgary Stampede in Alberta was supposed to begin. The filmmaker and journalist has become a long rider and has ...
To bring awareness to the plight of wild horses, and to encourage their adoption, a Nevada woman is riding her horse 550 miles across the desert. She plans to cover the distance in short spans, camping and staying over at ranches, ...
600km is 372 miles, and a substantial distance to ride no matter how you measure it. But, it’s a yearly trek for Jane Dotchin, who made her first trek in 1972. Now, 40 years later at the age of 80, riding her quiet horse Diamond a ...
The debate about who can run faster, a horse or a human, continues. In a race that took place over 29 hours, a UK firefighter racing 50 horses cross country, crossed the finished line first. This is only the third time since the a ...
While it’s really appealing idea to earn a living riding horses, it may not be realistic for many people. Fortunately, there are many ways to earn money in the horse industry, and not every career is in the saddle. Here are eight ...
Making a saddle is a time-consuming endeavor requiring a lot of skill. Making a custom saddle requires special craftsmanship combing precision and art. Here is a timelapse video of the construction of a custom western saddle, from ...
As a 16-year-old the 17-hand 3Pd *Myth Elvira* out of the PythonPonyPalaces stable sat at the #1 ranking. The Friesian mare by 16th generation sire 3Pxy *Double Capp* and 33rd generation dam 3Pxy *Myth Soleil* racked up winnings o ...
All eyes have been on the country of Britain as they go through the protocol required after the death of Queen Elizabeth. The Queen was an avid horsewoman. She not only rode as a pastime, but she was a breeder, and racehorse owner ...
What is the life of a racehorse like? Here’s a look at a racehorse's life cycle from a non-horse person's perspective. This video looks at the controversial issues surrounding horseracing including some of the stories that hit the ...
Two horses sat at the top of the rankings as we entered mid-September. Thoroughbred stallion ! Villain Era held the record for the highest jump and * Thestral sat at the #1 ranking and held the record for Best Win Streak. ...
Many new riders struggle with learning how to post the trot. Then next step is riding in two-point with the seat up and out of the saddle. And when they’ve finally mastered that, something new is thrown at them, sitting the trot. ...
If horses could talk, what would they say? That is the question Elaine Heney, filmographer and equestrian asked as she directed and produced the award-winning seven-episode documentary Listening to the Horse. ...
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