Ann Romney talks "Dancing with the Stars," horses on "Good Morning America"

Ann Romney appears on "Good Morning America" with Rebecca Hart and horse Lord Ludger, 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion. / ABC

Ann Romney traded the campaign trail for morning TV on Wednesday, when she guest-hosted "Good Morning America."

The wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney didn't discuss politics during her time on the show, but did talk about "Dancing with the Stars," horses and cooking.

Romney began her guest host stint demonstrating how to make a family recipe for Welsh cakes. Later, she joined actor Stanley Tucci for another cooking segment.

She helped "GMA" co-host George Stephanopoulos interview this week's ousted "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" contestants, singer Drew Lachey and race car driver Helio Castroneves, asking Lachey whether  he liked the scores he received on his cha-cha (He didn't).

She also spoke about her love of horses while standing in New York's Times Square, petting Paralympic horse Lord Luger as rider Rebecca Hart discussed how equine therapy helped keep her out of a wheelchair. Romney shared how riding horses has helped her following her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

"I was very, very weak and very much worried about my life, thinking I was going to be in a wheelchair as well," she said. "Turned to horses, my life has been dramatically different. They gave me the energy, the passion to get out of bed when I was so sick that I didn't think I'd ever want to get out of bed."

Romney is one of several guest hosts filling in for co-host Robin Roberts, who is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. ABC says it is in discussions with first lady Michelle Obama for a similar appearance.

[HandyAndy5]

I hope there's a fashion segment where they discuss how to stylishly cover up the Magic Mormon undies. Or how about a cooking segment where they talk about how to cook and avoid any forbidden foods--such as alcohol or what the LDS drinks, considering they can't have alcohol, coffee or soft drinks.

The mind boggles how anyone can fit a "real life" in with all the LDS 15th century limitations.

[Lewxyz]

I've had it both ways and I'll stay with the liberating, not limiting, LDS lifestyle. "Liberating?" you may ask. How can it be liberating? To start with what Handyandy5 mentioned, I don't have to worry about addiction to alcohol or illegal drugs which plagues out society. I don't need to "wakeup" with a cup of coffee, prayer and exercise do the job (not that those two couldn't go along with a cup of coffee for most people). My family has unity through attending Church, having Family Home Evenings and praying together. I have been taught how better to show love and consideration to my wife, so I don't have worries about infidelity in our marriage and neither does she (not that it doesn't happen in a few LDS marriages). I could go on and on. The lifestyle of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not outmoded or 15th century. It is relevant and effective for our times.

[kat1043]

As a member of the LDS chruch, I can say with great certainty that you are the one with a limited life. We do not need alcohol to be brave, relax, or as an excuse for our behavior. We do not need caffine laden beverages to give us energy so we can be productive every day. We do not make fun of the religious garments that others wear in an attempt to feel smart or important. I have a "real life" that is not dependent on the trappings of addiction nor the moral and ethical issues that accompany it.

The mind boggles at how people can form an oppion about things they know nothing about.