In my weekly blog, “Amateur Equestrian Confessions,” I share the passion and the pain of one of the most endearing pursuits in the world, horseback riding.
May 1st celebrations are deeply rooted in ancient pagan fertility festivals marking the beginning of summer (also called Beltane). Traditions include bonfires, maypoles, and flower garlands which originate from Celtic, Roman and Germanic rituals. Maypole Sixteenth century Church of England banned May Day festivities because of their pagan roots and when riots broke out it was King Henry VIII who pardoned the 14 rioters and 400 participants who were sentenced to death. Today
