Ode to the Spur
“Spurs are the stuff of passionate debate as well as endearing admiration.”
Original articles, personal profiles, essays and commentary spanning all discliplines of horsemanship
When Ladies of a Certain Age Ride Colts
“I’m heading up to take a ‘test ride’ on my three-year-old quarter horse filly”
Are Clinicians Great Horseman?
“The sheer fact that a clinician has hung out their shingle in the realm of professional horsemanship leads folks to believe he is an experienced, expert horseman.”
Lady Weirsdale
“The horses stood calmly while the grooms, in full livery; coats neatly pressed and boots polished, bustled about them seeing to every detail of their harnessing.”
Arena Polo Excitement!
“The charming lakeside village of Ascona in southern Switzerland formed the backdrop for an arena polo tournament.”
Zenyatta; A Mare’s Heart to Win
“Zenyatta is one of the great mares in racing history. Her owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, planned to retire the six-year-old after the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic in Louisville, Kentucky on November 7th.”
When Ladies of a Certain Age Ride Colts Part 2
“So one might ask why a woman of my age has only ridden young stock since she climbed back into the saddle again after so many years?”
When You're Not Riding a Horse
“Interesting things can happen as I found out the first time I climbed aboard a camel or stepped onto the back of an elephant.”
TCAA 2010 "A Saddle Story"
“Discriminating cowboys have always had a flare for blending function and art. They need a saddle that is serviceable but they want it to make a statement that tells a story as well”
The Amish and the Modern Horseman
“For modern horseman, however, it’s nearly impossible to relate to the mindset of the Amish.”
Five Days at Swingletree
“Jessica, a flea-bit grey Connemara pony, is up in her bridle; moving at a nice brisk trot.”
Pat Parelli in Portugal
“It wasn’t the usual packed house that Pat Parelli is accustomed to. The small crowd attending the 3rd International Dressage Forum in Portugal numbered just over one hundred.”
In The Land of the Lusitano
“The Iberian peninsula, a well traveled crossroad that’s been a stage of human cultural theatre for a thousand centuries.”
Knowing The Horseman Inside Yourself
“Old horses and old saddles are nice to have around; they’re easy to ride, generally don’t cost much to acquire and previous owners have kindly put the time into breaking them in.”
2011 Road to the Horse
“Chris Cox captures his third Road to the Horse title and is named the first Legends of Colt Starting Champion.”
Thinking Dressage with Kyra Kyrklund
“Kyra Kyrklund is a fixture in the world of Grand Prix dressage and for over twenty years she’s been consistently ranked amongst the world’s top dressage riders.”
Observations on the Hair Rope Mecate
“It’s been eighteen years since a friend gave me my first hair rope, it was a nice little sorrel and white mohair Mecate and at the time, I didn’t have a clue how to use it on my horse”
HMH is One Year Old!
“The month of May has been anniversary month here at High Minded Horseman. To celebrate in style we hosted lavish parties in exotic locations popped a bottle of Prosecco out back on the patio.”
Over Fifty and Still in the Saddle
“As an older lady I consider myself fortunate to still be in the saddle, even more so to still be riding colts.”
AJ Mangum Unbridled
“One of the best known editors in equine publishing, AJ Mangum opens up about life beyond Western Horseman”