Despite training, and practice things can still go awry when it involves horses. The coronation of “King Charles” was sure to be a family drama, but the horses joined in as well. Several horses participating in the parade appeared overwhelmed by the fanfare and screaming crowds. One horse seemed intent on upstaging the Wales’ family procession in the Irish State Coach. And that gold coach? The four-ton vehicle is pulled by eight Windsor greys and is a rough ride for the passengers as it has no suspension.
I hope that HRH’s birthday wasn’t too marred by the fact that she needs a new groom for her stables at Windsor. The job listing for the position is open until May 2nd, which means there’s still a few days left for you to apply. A ...
On April 21, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II will turn 88 years old. She is certainly not your average 88 year old, and that's not just because she may be the most famous woman in the world. Outside her queenly duties, HRH e ...
When you turn 96, how do you spend your birthday? The day is sure to be filled with best wishes, and if you’re Queen Elizabeth, it will have included a visit to your stable. Several celebrations around the Queen’s birthday highlig ...
Tense moments ensued when a horse pulling Princess Beatrice’s carriage began to spook. Passengers were leaving the carriage ahead of it when the horse began to plunge and threaten to bolt while still in harness to the four in hand ...
Those royals are misbehaving again! This time it's a horse in the King's Guard who decides that he's had enough of all these funny hats and red jackets. Like a naughty student, he gets sent home early. Which is probably what it wa ...
There has been a lot of focus on Queen Elizabeth as her platinum jubilee is celebrated and every facet of the royal family has been subject to scrutiny, the good and the not so good. But one of the Queen's abiding passions is her ...
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 ...
Despite training, and practice things can still go awry when it involves horses. The coronation of King Charles was sure to be a family drama, but the horses joined in as well. Several horses participating in the parade appeared o ...
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 ...
GS Savage 28 was at the top of the leaderboard after a long reign by Dutch Warmblood mare * Lightning Strike. GS Savage 28 is a 16.1 hand Moyle mare out of the BMC General Store stable. By the age of 12 she earned 711,100 PB, took ...
The word horse suggests a magnificent animal like a Thoroughbred or Clydesdale. But the diminutive Miniature Horse is every bit as much an equine as any riding or driving horse. Perfect for those with smaller acreages or those loo ...
Trainer Clint Surplus dedicates his life to keeping the old ways, using the methods of the Vaqueros to produce horses that were well-trained. Mastery is not his goal, but to connect with them and respect the instincts and qualitie ...
Lightning Strike hit three times for owner Kasch Stables 2 taking all three spots on the leaderboard as we went into the first weekend of August 2023. The 16.1 hand Dutch Warmblood mare was bred by Ebony Breeding Barn. She capture ...