Horse Show
A horse show is a great way to spend a day. Sleek horses, adorable ponies and their riders showing their skill. It's watching beauty in motion. Today, at Spring Brook…
The Great Benjamin’s Circus
The circus came to town last Friday. The Great Benjamin's Circus at the Princess Louise Park in Sussex. Catching sight of a huge tent with lights flashing and flags flying…
Cuba
In the late 1980s, with one wintry week off, my boyfriend and I decided to go to a resort. We found a last-minute deal in Cuba. Our fellow passengers on…
Santa Dogs
The Christmas season, for me, officially begins with the Santa Claus parade. But you have to start feeling festive a bit earlier if you're going to be in the parade.…
Breeders’ Cup
Saturday was Hallowe'en. A big day. This October 31st was a big day for another reason. The Breeders' Cup Classic horse race and the chance to see something that's never…
Ron and Secretariat
Last weekend, my dog and I went to Grand Falls/Grand-Sault in northern New Brunswick to see a statue unveiled. It is Ron Turcotte and Secretariat crossing the finish line at…
American Pharoah
Saturday, I saw something I've never seen before: the winning of the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. I hadn't expected it to happen, but I hoped. American Pharoah made…
Teddy in PLP barn
Musical Ride II
The RCMP Musical Ride was in Sussex this week at the Princess Louise Show Centre. Tonight they are giving a very special ride in Moncton, to honour the three Mounties…
Musical Ride
The RCMP Musical Ride was in Hampton NB last week. The horses stayed at Butternut Stables where I ride. I was there when they arrived and, next day, I ran…
Turcotte, the movie
If you live in or are from New Brunswick, if you’re Canadian, if you like horse racing, the NFB has a film for you: Secretariat's Jockey: Ron Turcotte (2013). In…