Rider's Bucket List

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A Rider’s Bucket List

By HI Staff

The movie The Bucket List follows two terminally ill men (played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman) who embark on a journey with a wish list of things to do before they “kick the bucket.” Here’s our equestrian version of a bucket list—25 ultimate things to experience in a lifetime as a horse lover. What’s on your list?

1 Gallop on the beach. No

2 Win a blue ribbon, even if it’s for the egg and spoon race! Yes

3 Enjoy an evening of equestrian theater, from major touring productions such as Cavalia to local performance troupes. Yes

4 Try your hand at cattle work. Find out what it means when they say a horse is “cowy.” No

5 Jump! From crossrails to cross-country obstacles, experience the thrill of soaring over fences. Yes (the BIG ones

6 Fall off and get right back on again. Conquering fear is empowering. Yes

7 See the majestic white Lipizzan stallions at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. No

8 Come to a sliding stop on a well-trained reining horse. No

9 Take a lesson with your equestrian idol, _________ (you fill in the blank.) Yes. I was fortunate to be coached and have my horses boarded full-time with my idol

10 Nurse a horse through a crisis and back to full health. Yes

11 Experience the smooth ride of a gaited horse. No

12 Watch the horses come through the Head of the Lake on cross-country day at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. No

13 Have the courage to do the right thing for your horse, even when it’s not easy. Yes (although, there was a time I didn't...)

14 Attend the Kentucky Derby dressed to the nines—including hat! No

15 Tackle a trail accessible only by horseback and enjoy the view. Yes

16 Take your dream vacation on horseback. No

17 Master the sitting trot. Yes

18 Ride a fine-tuned horse in your discipline of choice, be it dressage schoolmaster or barrel champ. Yes (I got to ride several Grand Prix jumpers and a couple of Grand Prix/Olympic Dressage horses...Have you ever felt a Grand Prix Dressage horse move under you? Stellar

)

19 Watch polo. Even better, try your hand at it! Yes

20 Feed, muck, groom, ride. Repeat daily. My life, as a teen...and, thankkfully, now.

21 Wake up to a whinny every morning. Yes. Heaven

22 Fly down the track on a Thoroughbred. No

23 Meet one of your favorite famous horses in person. Yes (Big Ben, Kahlua, Rio Grande etc.)

24 Ride bareback, bridleless ... or both! Yes (although I won't soon again...I have a small, boney butt...poor horse)

25 Share a bond with your horse that’s deeper than words. One of the greatest gifts in the universe....

What's on your equestrian bucket list? Share your thoughts by clicking "Submit a Comment" below.

 

[CharlesFamily]

What a great list!

But I have to admit, this one got to me:

"25 Share a bond with your horse that’s deeper than words. One of the greatest gifts in the universe...."

I've been blessed with what I think is a once in a lifetime relationship. He was a QH my mom bought when I was 6 and he was 12. We were inseperable and he taught me everything I know about riding. That horse was more "human" than any other animal I have ever known. I loved him with all my heart and I haven't found that relationship with another animal since. He was a "Leo" bred horse - and born in 1968, so the original Leo was his grandsire on top. He was also called Leo and I lost him when I was 22 and he was 28. I still miss him, and that truly is one of the most special relationships a person can ever have. When you know and trust an animal so completely - it truly is beyond words.

Barbara

 

[wildoak]

1 Gallop on the beach. No but always wanted to

2 Win a blue ribbon, even if it’s for the egg and spoon race! Yes

3 Enjoy an evening of equestrian theater, from major touring productions such as Cavalia to local performance troupes. Yes

4 Try your hand at cattle work. Find out what it means when they say a horse is “cowy.” Yes

5 Jump! From crossrails to cross-country obstacles, experience the thrill of soaring over fences. Yes (the little ones

)

6 Fall off and get right back on again. Conquering fear is empowering. Yes

7 See the majestic white Lipizzan stallions at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Have seen them, but not in Vienna.....yet!

8 Come to a sliding stop on a well-trained reining horse. Yes - awesome!

9 Take a lesson with your equestrian idol, _________ (you fill in the blank.) Have ridden with a few wonderful trainers, , don't know who my "idol" would be.

10 Nurse a horse through a crisis and back to full health. Yes more than once.

11 Experience the smooth ride of a gaited horse. Yes, but give me a good trot/canter anyday.

12 Watch the horses come through the Head of the Lake on cross-country day at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. No

13 Have the courage to do the right thing for your horse, even when it’s not easy. Yes

14 Attend the Kentucky Derby dressed to the nines—including hat! No

15 Tackle a trail accessible only by horseback and enjoy the view. Oh yes

16 Take your dream vacation on horseback. No

17 Master the sitting trot. Yes

18 Ride a fine-tuned horse in your discipline of choice, be it dressage schoolmaster or barrel champ. Yes

19 Watch polo. Even better, try your hand at it! Only on tv lol

20 Feed, muck, groom, ride. Repeat daily. Yes.

21 Wake up to a whinny every morning. Yes. Heaven

22 Fly down the track on a Thoroughbred. No

23 Meet one of your favorite famous horses in person. Yes, Rugged Lark

24 Ride bareback, bridleless ... or both! Yes

25 Share a bond with your horse that’s deeper than words. One of the greatest gifts in the universe....

What's on your equestrian bucket list? Share your thoughts by clicking "Submit a Comment" below.