Author Archives: Greenhawk Van Island

Glynis and I have been talking about this jockey today and how his story is so incredible. He’s been referred to as a “boy wonder” after his big Kentucky Derby win on May 5th at Churchill Downs Racecourse, and it … Continue reading →

Spring has certainly sprung and the store is bursting with fun goodies for you and your horse! Over the past few weeks we’ve received lots of exciting new products, so in case you haven’t been able to stop by in … Continue reading →

This video is amazing!  It stars a 15.2hh rising 9yr old Pinto Crossbred Gelding from New Zealand and his fantastic rider Alycia Burton.  I spent a year working and riding in New Zealand and it is truly a country of incredible horsemen, … Continue reading →

I begin each and every road trip with a $2000 + bill from my mechanic. Having little faith in my vehicle, and even less in my mechanical abilities should something go wrong (truly a nightmare situation on the Coquihala loaded down with three … Continue reading →

I’ve been meaning to write a post for about the last week or so, but obviously I have just not got around to it.  I justified my procrastinating with the thought that I would wait until something exciting happened, and knowing … Continue reading →

 60 Minutes just did a feature on polo that is definitely worth viewing if you like any or all of the following: – horses – high-speed polo action – hot Argentinian polo players with great hair – slash - Ralph Lauren … Continue reading →

Who has big riding plans for the Easter long weekend?! Not me, unfortunately. I’m off to see my parentals in Sechelt (which will be great, I’m sure we’ll go hiking with the dog and I’ll get to eat lots of fabulous … Continue reading →

It feels like the start of show season this weekend on the Peninsula, with the Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show going on at Westside Stables, and V-S CADORA’s first dressage show of the season scheduled at the Saanich Fairgrounds.  There is also a … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since my first (and only) Q report.  I will try to do better!  The lack of recent updates is no indication of Q lounging idly in his paddock for the past couple of weeks.  On the contrary, he has … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday we were pleased to once again host Dr. Andrea Sargent for a workshop at the store all about the biomechanics of a rider. As a humam chiropractor, as well as an equine chiropractor, she shared her interesting insights into how … Continue reading →