Laura Hillenbrand, the author of the wonderful book “Seabiscuit: An American Legend,” was interviewed on National Public Radio by Scott Simon on July 17, 2010. Her book led to one of the best equestrian movies I’ve ever seen, “Seabiscuit,” starring … Continue reading
Several months ago, I read an article about the deaths of four horses at a riding stable near my home. They died from botulism, a devastating kind of food poisoning that comes from a neurotoxin, defined by Webster’s as “a … Continue reading
I always confidently assumed that horses could easily defend themselves against human enemies, lashing out with their powerful hooves or biting with their big sharp teeth. That was before I learned about the perils horses face in living with us. … Continue reading