Cooking With Cowgirls I was recently going through my EXTENSIVE cookbook collection when I ran across this gem. It brought back fond memories of a trip to Nevada, (okay…Las Vegas :), with my cousin Gerry. After an assault on the craps table and, a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, we met up with cousin Read More
A New Addition To The Barngoddess Chronicals Herd! Please join me in welcoming my daughter, Rebecca Joy Winters to The Barngoddess Chronicles! Although we have been collaborating for quite some time, Rebecca will now represent us as an Account Executive, offering advertising opportunities, and launching our new Pinterest page. Back In The Day… Rebecca began Read More
Protect Your Horse From Founder Happy Spring! It’s finally here! The Daffodils & Forsythia are in bloom! But, be mindful that the beautiful green grass that’s beginning to crop up out in the field may pose a potentially serious problem for your horse…founder! Founder…What Is It? Founder, or laminitis, is a painful and Read More
Bringing The Horses Home! Preperations are in play for bringing the horses home from their winter boarding facilitiy. March is upon us, and is arriving like a lamb, not a lion! The hay is in, feeds prepared, run-in shed cleaned. Now for the horses themselves. The Contest- Who Can Be The Most Exasperating? Our Contestants… Read More
The Horse In Art This post is the first in a series that I’ll be writing on The Horse In Art. I’m fortunate to have many lovely pieces gracing my walls at Little Paddocks. The problem, as I see it, is not enough walls! Horse Artist Highlight – George Ford Morris Painting Horses for 70 Read More
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled – The Truth About Fear & Worry In our society fear and worry are running rampant! The phrase “In these unusual times” is actually beginning to sound cliche. Of course, we have more to worry about now than we ever thought we’d have to face. Some worries are universal…health, safety, Read More
Welcome Home To Equestrian Style! Welcome to our look at equestrian inspired decor. Whether traditional or contemporary, love of horses influences architecture, furnishings, fabrics, lighting and accessories. Everything that makes our environment reflective of our passion. Make a statement…tell a story…equestrians have a unique design sensibility! Someone’s At The Door! Equestrian Home Decor Read More
Love Can Be Murder! Welcome to the world of Ivy Snow… CHAPTER 1 A disembodied voice filled the room with words that shook me to the core. “Convicted bigamist Bartholomew Skeleton has escaped from the Rockville State Penitentiary.” My coffee mug slipped from my hand and smashed to Read More
It’s Official! Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring!
Is Horseback Riding Really Exercise? You may have heard some “non” horsey friends pose this query! Perhaps even express the opinion that the horse actually does all the work, with the rider being a simple tag-along. Those misguided souls need some enlightening…and The British Horse Society is here to help! Burn Those Calories! Riding a horse Read More