Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dose of Cute...

Because I'm in the mood for adorableness, check out the cutest harness race ever. I don't know what the Standardbreds thought of this...


Zoom!

Monday, December 9, 2013

When things go wrong...


...this kid nicely demonstrates that stirrups are, in fact, an "optional extra."

Friday, December 6, 2013

Who's In Charge?

Hint.

It's not the Draft horse.


The big guy doesn't know what to do. At all.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Don't try...

...this at home.

A demonstration of Grand Prix level freestyle dressage at the Horse of the Year Show at Wembley. In 1988.

Look what he takes off before starting his ride.


I wonder how many modern dressage riders could do this.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Oh dear.

Just found this gem.


Where do I even start? I realize backing a small pony is difficult, but couldn't they have found somebody a little smaller? Somebody's girlfriend, maybe?

The saddle appears to be fitted to a full-sized horse. Somebody's cracking a whip in the background. I also love the use of the fence.

I'm honestly wondering how sober these people are.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

This Halter Is...

...Mine! Mine, I tell you. All mine...


It's a yearling. I suspect he's teething to be that mouthy.

Monday, December 2, 2013

He thinks...

...it's easy.


Proof horse riders really are athletes.

(Although these people need helmets).