After much thought and deliberation, have you been able to logic out the origins of the word canter? No? Well try this on for size. The earliest dictionaries suggest that canter is most likely an abbreviation of "travelling at Canterbury pace." The suggestion is that mounted faithful folk, on a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Thomas Becket at the Canterbury Cathedral in England, … [Read more...]
A life with horses – or Lulu in wonderland
Any number of sports and recreational pass-times can be potentially life changing. Sports like surfing, skiing, sailing, mountaineering, hiking… even team sports such as rugby, cricket, netball, soccer, basketball, whatever… can have a profound impact on where and how a person chooses to live their life and conduct their relationships. Some activities go beyond simply … [Read more...]