Diversity. It offers some spice to the daily doldrum of life. It also allows for an individual to become better and more well-rounded in his or her skills. For one equine competitor and trainer, that diversity has played a part in her ability to coach, train and make a livelihood out of her passion. Growing […]
Artist Finds Beauty in Least Likely Place
While some people look at a horse and see merely a four-legged creature with a mane and tail; others look at the horse and see something much deeper. They see the soul of the horse, the story behind its eyes and a passion that only a true equine lover can fully understand. Kaitlyn Karssen might have grown […]
Strategically Feeding the Ulcer-Prone Horse
What does an ulcer-prone horse look like? The first thing that comes to mind is the racehorse. He or she is young, travels often, runs its heart out and is fed massive amounts of feed in one day from the very beginning. This assumption is correct, since racehorses have the highest rate of ulcers at […]
Challenges Turn into Lessons for an Equestrian Duo
Once in a very great while someone new will walk into your world and make a profound difference in your life. And sometimes that “someone” will canter into your world on four legs, and you know immediately that you’ve made a heart connection. That’s what happened to Lauren Drew, Pembroke, Massachusetts, when she first laid […]