The tropical forests, cobalt-blue sea and towering mountains of Maui lure thousands of visitors to this beautiful Hawaiian island every year. But only a few opt to see it from the back of a horse.
Exploring the West Maui...
Have you ever experienced the lapse of memory that sometimes comes when you do the same activity day after day? After a while, you might stop and ask yourself, "When did I start this process? Was it two months...
A wild horse...
As a rider, I struggle with seeing distances. Maybe it’s because I didn’t really start jumping until adulthood, or maybe I’m just plain bad at it. Sometimes I overthink it or second-guess myself, but a lot of times I...
How does a...
You probably already know that all Thoroughbred race horses in the northern hemisphere share a birthday on January 1 (It has to do with wanting a uniform way to classify race horses by age. Here’s an explanation if you...
When Helen Yakin Palmer's mare underwent colic surgery last fall, there was no shortage of fear and worry. But she didn't have to shoulder it alone. From the time the horse went into surgery and through the long, frustration-fraught...
If you live somewhere with snowy winters, you’ve likely gotten your vehicle stuck in the snow – or you know someone who has. At the very least, you’ve seen a stranger stuck in the snow. While there are various...
Life is so interesting sometimes. Certain events happen and, at the time, they may not mean much, but in looking back, you realize that something was at work; call it a higher power, karma, divine intervention—whatever it is, it’s...
Looking for some inspiration when you hit the gym? Here are some workouts you can do at home, the barn or at the gym to help kick your fitness resolutions back into gear.
Workout #1
3 Rounds – 60 Seconds each*...
