I have to seriously consider whether its worth me continuing with this blog. The whole purpose of it was to document my journey back into the world of horses. Unfortunately, that just isnt happening for me right now. The route to horses through volunteering has been scuppered by both the Government and my own personal Continue reading read more »
The commenter from my previous post made me realised that some of you might be interested to contact my friend, to organise a private Vietnam trip for you and your family/friends. Here is his main sales enquiry email : hellovietnam@pacifictravelworld.com Ok! Lets begin our post for today. We are still on the second day of [...] read more »
English: Thoroughbred racing at Churchill Downs. Français : Cheval pur sang galopant dans le champ de courses de Churchill Downs à Louisville, dans le Kentuky (USA). (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Unwanted horses, severely injured horses, pregnant mares, racehorses with broken bones; they all end up at the knackers yard, here in the UK and Ireland. Its Continue reading read more »
I cant remember how old I was when I first started to love horses. Ive no idea even how the passion started. I dont remember reading about them or even watching them on T.V. My first ride was on holiday, when I was 8 or 9, on a pony that was owned by a camp-site Continue reading read more »
The Palio, held in Siena Tuscany each July 2 and August 16, is so much more than just a horse race. It is an age-old tradition that makes up the very fabric of this charming Tuscan city. Watch this video to learn more about how Siena is preparing for this summers race: read more »
Since this is a customised trip for my family, Allan and I had made special request to let Kitkit and Binbin experience as many different transportation as possible. In the end, in the span of 5 days, Binbin had a taste of sitting on 15 different vehicles and Kitkit had 16!!!!! This number is NOT [...] read more »
Im on the look out again for a riding stables but one that I can have regular riding lessons at. I have to admit to not being 100% at the moment. Ive found that Im finding it difficult to associate with people, not horses and this is affecting my ability to work with them in Continue reading read more »
Heineken Horse Stable (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The BHS (The British Horse Society) is a professional body and charity in the UK that oversees horse examinations, horse welfare, horse care and equine careers. It is THE body that horse-people everywhere turn to when they need advice or help. The BHS Complete Manual Of Horse and Stable Continue reading read more »
The realisation that you can no longer do what you used to do is quite upsetting. The reasons for this could be many including age and health. What it does mean is that you look for an alternative so that you can still get your fix. In my case, its a horse-y one. However, Im Continue reading read more »
Did I ever tell you that I once rode horses? No? Well, I did. I even lived on a farm for almost fifteen years. In that time, we had dogs, cats, a coupleraccoon's goats, pigs, cows, horses and rodents, etc. The horses just sort of happened. The husband went on occasion to the livestock auction to sell and buy cattle. On one such occasion, he brought home a rather tall, thin, multi-colored paint gelding. Oh, he was nice. But in the end, he was not well. So he was returned to the owner. Then, I and, we, wer... read more »
