Horse books are my jam (yours too?), and once the holidays hit, some of us will have a bit of time perfect for hunkering down with a good book. (Looking at you, Week Between Christmas and New Year's Day.) Since I'm a reader, rider and writer, I thought I'd share a few books I've finished [...] The post Horse Books to Cozy Up with Now appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

What's not to love about a single destination where you can watch trick riding and liberty demonstrations, shop 'til you drop for horse gear, learn from expert equestrian speakers and clinicians AND see horses—from Percherons to Mustangs to Minis? Earlier this month, I attended the annual Equine Affaire extravaganza held in West Springfield, Massachusetts at [...] The post Equine Affaire Massachusetts Highlights appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

If you've ever seen the meme that says, "I work hard to give my cat a better life," or something to that effect, that's me if you insert "horse" for "cat." Can you relate? I've had my off-track Thoroughbred Knight for a decade, and it seems with each passing year, I add varying practices to [...] The post Pre- and Post-Ride Routine for My Horse with Kissing Spine appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

Before I discuss Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch (to be published by Penguin Random House November 5, 2024), you need this horse book review background. Over the years, I have reviewed many horse books on this blog. I stick with nonfiction, since that is what I prefer to read and the genre in which I [...] The post Pony Confidential Book Review appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

This has been the summer of natural fly spray for my horse Knight and me. Here's how it started: In January, someone dear to me received a lymphoma diagnosis. While I processed this alarming news, I hunkered down and researched potential causes, and while doing that I got caught up in learning about pesticides, EMFs, [...] The post Natural Fly Spray for Horses Showdown, Summer 2024 appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

If you've ever dreamed of seeing the wild Chincoteague Ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island, the Pony Penning Week Roundup made famous in Misty of Chincoteague, you must attend this feel-good event! The 2024 Pony Swim was the third I've attended, and it does not get old. Here's a recap of the events [...] The post 99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Penning Week Roundup appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

Background info for readers who don't live in northern Illinois: There is a park district stable on the brink of closure in the Village of Palatine. You can read more about it and learn how to help by visiting the website supportpalatinestables.info. Here is a copy and paste of a letter I emailed today. I [...] The post An Open Letter to the Palatine Park Commissioners Regarding Palatine Stables appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

Sarah Boudreau, founder of the website Chincoteague Pony History, is an ed tech marketer by day and Chincoteague Pony historian 24/7. Sarah shares her breed knowledge and passion for the herd made famous in Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague on her blog, Facebook and Instagram accounts. By following Chincoteague Pony History, I've recently learned: the [...] The post Uncovering Chincoteague Pony History with Sarah Boudreau appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

If you have ever dreamed of seeing the Chincoteague Pony swim from Assateague to Chincoteague Island, you're in for a real treat. Kelly Cosby is a diehard Chincoteague Pony fan from Missouri who photographs the wild pony bands. I met Kelly at Equine Affaire in Ohio this spring and her photos stopped me in my [...] The post Behind the Lens with Chincoteague Pony Photographer Kelly Cosby appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more

If you love Misty of Chincoteague and are a fan of Marguerite Henry, you will enjoy getting to know Amanda Geci, a passionate Misty of Chincoteague collector. Amanda’s interest in all things Misty isn’t just limited to the various Breyer version of the famous golden pinto. She has her very own Misty descendant mare–a real [...] The post Journey into Pony Paradise: Rare Memorabilia from Misty of Chincoteague appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse ..read more