Richard and I have similar opinions relating to the joy and enrichment received from exposing oneself to a broad spectrum of human beings. Often, the common theme of riding and horses can break the ice and that may be where the similarities end. Often I find this a positive trait as it opens the doors to all kinds of discussion. [...]
“For me one of the pleasures of riding in locations around the world is getting to know the horses local to each region. India has the courageous Marwari horses that were bred for war and have endurance, heart, and agility. Spain has the Andalusians, perfect for the rigors of dressage with their supreme athleticism and [...]
“Every safari brings its own special wildlife memories and on my recent trip our peaceful encounter with a large herd of elephant stands out. When we first spotted the herd we were upwind and the smell of horses (not a familiar scent to them) can scare elephant so we carefully circled around until we were [...]
