Fish out of Water
“If we’re lucky, something in our environment changes and we find ourselves outside of our comfort zone.”
HMH editor Tracy Schumer's first hand explorations into the world of horsemanship
Ground Work
“My lazy habits of the past are showing once again.”
Out From The Indoor
“Four months of dressage lessons over the winter season are now behind me; most of the riding has been indoors.”
Speed Five
“Trotting, lots and lots of trotting- this appears to be the foundation of traditional dressage.”
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“Visitors to HMH may have noticed the banner photos that decorate our home page.”
Polo’s Argentine Influence
“Argentina is a nation with a passionate horse culture that is an important component of their national identity.”
Parelli Tournament Switzerland
“Attending the Parelli Tournament here in Switzerland was a unique experience on lots of levels. A group of us from our local barn traveled north together by train- that was fun!”
2010 Round-Up and Favorite Photos
“One year ago, New Years Day 2010, I was hard at work creating the design, concept and content that would become HMH.”
Rare Breed Encounter; Suffolk Punch
“Just as the name suggests, this horse really packs a lot of power.”
Fit for a King?
“This remarkable set of Full State harness for six horses dates from the late fifteen hundreds and yes, that’s real gold.”
Concord Stage Coach
“An icon of the American West, the heyday of the Stage Coach lasted from the mid nineteenth century to around 1900.”
The Things We Do
“In my travels I often come across interesting tidbits, artifacts and pieces of information.”
iPad Ready, Smokin’ Fast and Much More
“It’s a constant process of improvement here at HMH. Being a webzine has its advantages and we’re making use of each and every one of them.”
TCAA 2010 Show Sneak Preview
“Since 1998, the last weekend in September has been setting the world of western craftsmanship on fire; igniting the imaginations of collectors, cowboys and the public at large.”
Santos "The Stallion"
“It actually wasn’t that much of a surprise this morning when I pulled into the barn (the scuderia as it’s known in these parts) for my weekly Dressage lesson with Derek Frank.”
Displaying Trophy Buckles
“There are many creative ways to display trophy buckles other than wearing them.”
Horses In London
“There is perhaps no other major city in the world that has as healthy a horse culture as London”
Putting The Odds in Your Favor
“Riding into competition on a green horse generates its own unique pressures. Aside from the normal nerves, a host of anxieties often get tossed together during those last few minutes of warm-up.”
Happy Holidays from HMH in Austria
“A weekend excursion to visit traditional Christmas Markets presents us with an opportunity to send a little holiday cheer from across the pond.”
A State of Grace
“The big red mare had a pleasant attitude, this was greatly appreciated as in her current condition a lot of other horses may have been more difficult to handle.”