4 February 2012

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Friday 13 March 2009

The term 'hack' had me completely flummoxed to begin with. It was some time before I realised it was the British term for a trail ride.

But there are more than just lexical differences between horsey life in my native America and here in the UK.

Equestrianism have always been considered to be the sport of kings, even in America, but here in the UK this rings even more true.

In the magazines and newspapers, members of the Royal family are frequently pictured out and about on the horse scene. Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips is the reigning world eventing champion.

So is this one of the main reasons why horses and equestrian sports are paid more attention and respect here than at home?

While travelling on the London Underground, I have spotted numerous adverts for upcoming polo and racing events in Britain. Henry Brett and Team London are soon to introduce polo to urbanites with their upcoming Polo in the Park.

Perhaps because of the sheer size and scale of the United States, the horse world is often seen as far removed from most people's lives. Riding is a sport that is more privately sought-out than publicly announced.

Still, despite the differences, there are many similarities as well, especially for those of us in America who ride English style.

After all, whether you call it a livery yard or a barn, it's still the same thing — the place we horse lovers can call home.



Julie is undertaking a work experience placement at Horse