Following up on my latest post, where I wrote we are not putting the bridles on the young horses, I decided it’s time to remind Hector of the absolute amazing medieval reproduction bit and bridle that was made by Seats … Continue reading →| thegrailquest
It has been a while since I posted on my page, because I was quite busy with other things. I was reading and reviewing some books and papers on horse history, mostly for the autumn issue of the Che…| thegrailquest
Kikkuli, the horse trainer from the land of Mitanni, is the first known horse trainer whose advice on training (or, rather, conditioning) horses, has been preserved. The text has been preserved on four clay tablets and provides a detailed regimen … Continue reading →| thegrailquest
"For a horse in full work, I like the number four. This gives you enough time in the saddle to accomplish goals and work towards training without forgetting to let them be a horse and have fun." Welcome to the next installment of Thoroughbred Logic. In this weekly series, Anthropologist and trainer Aubrey Graham, of Kivu...| HORSE NATION
Today we're talking about the warhorses -- those incredible athletes that have made more than 50 starts. Welcome to the next installment of Thoroughbred Logic. In this weekly series, Anthropologist and trainer Aubrey Graham, of Kivu Sport Horses, offers insight and training experience when it comes to working with Thoroughbreds (although much will apply to all...| HORSE NATION
This week focuses on the horses that ran 15 - 30 races. Read on to learn more about what to look for and which questions to ask. Welcome to the next installment of Thoroughbred Logic. In this weekly series, Anthropologist and trainer Aubrey Graham, of Kivu Sport Horses, offers insight and training experience when it comes...| HORSE NATION