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If you've ever dreamed of seeing the wild Chincoteague Ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island, the Pony Penning Week Roundup made famous in Misty of Chincoteague, you must attend this feel-good event! The 2024 Pony Swim was the third I've attended, and it does not get old. Here's a recap of the events [...] The post 99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Penning Week Roundup appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

Background info for readers who don't live in northern Illinois: There is a park district stable on the brink of closure in the Village of Palatine. You can read more about it and learn how to help by visiting the website supportpalatinestables.info. Here is a copy and paste of a letter I emailed today. I [...] The post An Open Letter to the Palatine Park Commissioners Regarding Palatine Stables appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

Sarah Boudreau, founder of the website Chincoteague Pony History, is an ed tech marketer by day and Chincoteague Pony historian 24/7. Sarah shares her breed knowledge and passion for the herd made famous in Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague on her blog, Facebook and Instagram accounts. By following Chincoteague Pony History, I've recently learned: the [...] The post Uncovering Chincoteague Pony History with Sarah Boudreau appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

If you have ever dreamed of seeing the Chincoteague Pony swim from Assateague to Chincoteague Island, you're in for a real treat. Kelly Cosby is a diehard Chincoteague Pony fan from Missouri who photographs the wild pony bands. I met Kelly at Equine Affaire in Ohio this spring and her photos stopped me in my [...] The post Behind the Lens with Chincoteague Pony Photographer Kelly Cosby appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

If you love Misty of Chincoteague and are a fan of Marguerite Henry, you will enjoy getting to know Amanda Geci, a passionate Misty of Chincoteague collector. Amanda’s interest in all things Misty isn’t just limited to the various Breyer version of the famous golden pinto. She has her very own Misty descendant mare–a real [...] The post Journey into Pony Paradise: Rare Memorabilia from Misty of Chincoteague appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

Tiz a Knight, my handsome bay buddy, turned 17 over the weekend. I was inspired to bake a horse birthday cake while researching the life of Marguerite Henry and the real Misty pony for my book Marguerite, Misty and Me. Marguerite threw elaborate parties for the celebrity pony's birthday. In order to celebrate in style [...] The post Knight’s Horse Birthday Cake Inspired by Misty’s Oat Cake appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

Now that my book Marguerite, Misty and Me is in the world, people who have had a connection to Marguerite Henry, whether meeting her at a book signing, an event or living in her neighborhood, have found me. Last week I had a chance to connect with the woman who, as a little girl, was [...] The post Dear Readers and Riders: Behind the Scenes with the Girl on the Cover appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

When I didn't have a horse and before I could take riding lessons, I learned as much as I could from reading books on horses. My local library and Scholastic Book Fairs provided me with hours of entertainment and education. If you are a fan of books about horses too, I hope you will enjoy [...] The post Books on Horses for Your Reading Pleasure appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

Have you ever finished a stint in the saddle and realized you were experiencing a level of discomfort "down there?" Does an old injury make you tentative to sit in the textbook riding position for fear of pain in your tuchus? Recently an anonymous equestrian who had a tailbone injury two years ago shared with [...] The post Equetech Horse Riding Underwear Review appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]

If you haven't read Marguerite, Misty and Me, the Marguerite Henry biography I spent over two years researching, here is an excerpt for you. I wish you could see her in the movie I found too. :) Pleae enjoy this Marguerite Henry biography excerpt! ~ Susan Marguerite Henry was in a movie? How did I [...] The post Marguerite Henry Biography Excerpt appeared first on Saddle Seeks Horse.... [Read more]