Definitions and explanations
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Moon Landing: Apollo’s Chariot – Finding horses where we least expect them, on the moon. With a little salute to one of America’s most famous space buffs.
What About Summer Riding Camp? – It may not be as expensive as you might think.
Dosage in Plain English – Have you ever wondered what dosage means, in handicapping terms?
The Newbie’s Guide to Vaulting – You’ve heard of it, but aren’t sure what it means when it’s done on horseback.
The Newbie’s Guide to Watching Dressage – So what’s the big deal? They just ride around. It’s like watching paint dry, right?
Cracking the Equestrian Statue Code – Take an “Angels & Demons” tour of equestrian sculptures. What do they mean?
Satire
Heidi and The Rolex Kentucky – What does the children’s classic have to do with the classic international equestrian event? Plenty, if you take it from an NBC programmer’s possible view.
Bird Under the Wire on Wing-It TV – When 50-1 shot Mine That Bird won the Kentucky Derby, no one was more surprised than the TV crew. Let’s be a fly on the wall inside the TV truck.
Pulp Fiction Happy Pony – A text mashup spoof of the “Happy Pony” commercial that includes lines from Quentin Tarantino’s movie “Pulp Fiction” and a plot twist.
Ponies in Holiday Commercials – What a difference a year makes. First, a pony is a “lame” gift, then a pony is “the bestests gift ever.” What’s up?
The Horse Movie Drinking Game – We love seeing horses in movies and on TV. Too bad they all show the same horsemanship mistakes. So, let’s have fun with it. So far, we’ve snarked on an episode of Dollhouse, too.
What Breed of Horse Am I? – Online quizzes go viral. But are they consistent?
Those Ubiquitous Movie Friesians – For a rare breed of horse, they sure show up everywhere, especially in movies set in Ancient World B.C. Funny – I thought Friesians were Dutch.
Opinion
Putting the Show in Horse Show – Despite the recession and surrounding controversies, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration puts tens of thousands of butts in the seats.
Dear Mayor Menino, A Proposal – Aren’t there other steps that can be taken before dismantling Boston’s historic Mounted Police Unit?
Mouse, the Injured Inaugural Parade Horse – An injury to a horse delayed the Presidential Inauguration parade and prompted an outcry against horses in parades. But a little perspective is in order.
The Super Bowl & the Budweiser Clydesdales – How have the Budweiser commercials changed in message structure over the years?
Funny Cide’s Dave Mahan – In the nexus of Yankeemania and Red Sox Nation, local media gives a connection to a non-team sport short shrift until he passes away.
Saddle Up, Mr. Bond - James Bond’s arrival at the famous Palio di Siena horse race made me wonder – when was the last time Mr. Bond saddled up?
Review of “Equus” on Broadway – Yes, the famous Daniel Radcliffe edition.
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