I’ve been hearing about this legendary show for years, and finally had the pleasure of attending the 2018 Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus Ohio. It was the 52nd year of the country’s largest single breed show, with 24,500 entries and 7,500 horses competing. No wonder it takes up nearly the entire month of October! Read More
An aura of elegance and enduring tradition set the tone for Opening Day of the Rolling Rock Hunt in Ligonier Pennsylvania. The rising sun over the Laurel Highlands brought with it the promise of good sport and camaraderie with guests from neighboring Sewickley & Chagrin Hunts. The day began with a stirrup cup courtesy Read More
Sharing Our Lives With Horses This equestrian blog explores the many ways we as horse lovers are truly blessed to share our lives with these magnificent animals. I Love This Quote! Horses inspire so much of how we live. From the clothes we wear (jeans & jodhpurs), to the Read More
Mother Natures been playing havoc with a lot of us, so enjoy some horsefeathers to brighten up your day. Warning, do not watch this in any mandatory “quiet spaces” such as libraries, churches, museums, classrooms etc. LOL guaranteed! Click on sound!
Worlds Grand Champion Horse Show The exciting and prestigious World’s Championship Horse Show is held annually in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, and crowns world champion Saddlebreds in different divisions. The show attracts spectators and competitors from across the world and includes over 2,000 horses competing for more than $1 million in Read More
Forget your designer duds and Dom Perignon, it’s blue jeans and Budweiser for Friday night polo with the Darlington Polo Club. Set in the bucolic mountains of Western Pennsylvania, Darlington has been home to the Night Riders since 1937. It’s a unique and laid back way to enjoy the game. Join Polo Girls founder, Libby Lewis Kofmehl Read More
I recently had the pleasure of joining my friend Elizabeth Lewis Kofmehl of Polo Girls to visit the Darlington Polo Club in Darlington Pennsylvania. When most people think of polo, they think of fancy hats and champagne flutes. Not so in Darlington! These folks host a weekly “Friday Night Lights” match with a casual Read More
I saw the movie THE RIDER on a rainy Sunday afternoon this summer (as most have been here in Western Pennsylvania) and was profoundly moved. This film speaks to all of us as we navigate the turbulent waters of life, sharing that which is the human condition. At one time or another, we are all summoned Read More
The Barngoddess Bazaar Equestrian Shopping Emporium presents a carefully curated collection for women, men, kids, horse and home. You’ll find a treasure trove of clothing, tack, health & grooming products, home furnishings and accessories designed to delight all equestrian disciplines. A one stop shop for everything you’ll want, including beautiful gifts & inspiration for enchanting Read More
Delightful Devon – The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair It’s a horse (show) of a different color! The last time that I had the pleasure of attending the Devon Horse Show was in 2004, the year that Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby, and had Philadelphians in a frenzy of “Smarty Mania.” It was everything Read More