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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
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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.
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.