California Hoofbeats: Colic Drama and the Mysterious Stall
Monday, February 08 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith
When I was a little girl, I kept asking God for a horse. It took many years before that prayer was answered, but at the age of 15 I finally was granted my request when I got … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tiz a Celebrity Sighting
Wednesday, January 06 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Living in Southern California, once in awhile I cross paths with notable individuals. Like the time I saw Kobe Bryant at my fitness center working out. Another time I was shopping and I kept looking at a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Joys of Showing: A Rusty Rider and a Green Ex-Racehorse
Friday, September 11 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
I admit I thought, “What did I get myself into? Why did I buy a green ex-racehorse?” when I took my off-the-track Thoroughbred, Tiz A Knight, to our first schooling show at the end of May. My … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
My Ride with the Law (at Rolex!)
Tuesday, June 30 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d ever have the chance to ride the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country course during the “Best Weekend All Year” in April! Especially since I’ve had my horse … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Pipe Stalls Offer Great Views in California
Thursday, June 18 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Question: When is a barn not a barn? In the United Kingdom when you go to ride horses at the “yard”? Or perhaps when you’re a home renovator who turns a legitimate horse barn into a house … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Eventer Barb Crabo and Eveready II
Wednesday, May 06 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
When the high school bell rang signaling the end of the day, a young Barb Crabo, backpack in tow, bolted from the classroom and sprinted across the sports field where a bus driver was keeping an eye … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Having a Go at Playing Polo
Thursday, April 09 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
My first real-life exposure to polo took place when I was a teenager and somehow my non-horsey parents acquired tickets to a match at Oakbrook Polo Club outside Chicago. My impressions were that I’d love to gallop … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
How I Met My Knight in Shining Horseshoes
Monday, January 26 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Happy horse-filled days are here again! After kissing several frogs, I found my tall, dark and handsome perfect equine match! The path that led to my new horse was long and arduous, sharing characteristics with the dating … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
A Tale of Two Horse Shows
Monday, January 19 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
It was the best of times and … the best of times for fans of equestrian competition in Southern California during the last quarter of 2014 as downtown Los Angeles hosted the inaugural Los Angeles Masters Grand … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
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