The Irish Draught Horse – 10 Incredible Facts! 10 Things to know about the incredible Irish Draught Horse (or “Draft”) as we pronounce it! #1 The Irish Draught Horse is the official Horse of Ireland. They first came about in the late 1700s. The origins of the Irish Draught breed are thought to be linked Read More
The Lore Of The Lucky Horseshoe From four-leaf clovers to rabbit’s feet, many symbols have been considered good luck charms throughout history. Among these, the lucky horseshoe stands out as a common symbol of luck and protection. It’s March, which means St. Patrick’s Day (17th), brings the Luck O’ The Irish into play, so channeling good luck Read More
The Equestrian Epicurian Mardi Gras Barn Bash If you can’t make it to Mardi Gras this year, no worries! We’re here to help you host a Barn Bash that will rival the real thing! Everybody’s welcome, adults and kids alike…even the horses! Let’s Set The Scene! Greet your guests in style! Decorate your Read More
Humane Society of Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program – A Labor Of Love! When you think of Mardi Gras, what comes to mind? Jazz music, colorful costumes, dancing in the streets, eating King Cake and drinking Hurricanes, and the parades…of course! Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday” is the big revelry before the auster Lenten Read More
The Legacy Of Equine Artist George Stubbs George Stubbs was an English painter, best known for his paintings of horses. Self-trained, Stubbs learned his skills independently from other great artists of the 18th century such as Reynolds and Gainsborough. Stubbs’ output includes history paintings, but his greatest skill was in painting animals. He painted some of the Read More
Wimsey’s Story Most equestrians know the meaning of the term “Heart Horse.” It’s that one special horse that’s made an impact on your very soul. Having just celebrated Valentine’s Day, I’ve been giving much thought to love in its many forms. It started me reminiscing about my first horse Wimsey…my Heart Horse. This is a very Read More
Valentine’s Day With Your Honey & Your Horse! What could be sweeter? A romantic trail ride on Valentine’s Day is a dream come true. The brisk frosty air and the warmth of your love. Your shared passion for horses…memories that will live in your hearts forever. When It’s Time To Warm Up… As the Read More
Ten Best Equestrian Romance Novels To Warm Your Heart Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I thought we’d heat things up with a selection of equestrian romance novels. Light a fire, pour a hot toddy, and prepare to swoon! 🙂 (Click photos to buy) I just read this one, Read More
Help Solve The Mystery! Who Let The Hog Out? I caught him peering through the window at Little Paddocks waiting for an opportunity to slip inside and get out of the cold. But how did he happen to show up here? If you have a clue…let me know! Dreading the bad rap he’s bound Read More
40TH SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2025 Join the fun and excitement January 24-26 in beautiful St. Moritz Switzerland! What Is Snow Polo? Well, it is basically playing polo on a frozen lake instead of grass! There are four players on each team. The captain leads the team’s tactics and usually wears number 3. Number 4, Read More