The Akhal-Teke…The Rarest Horse In Existance! While researching our popular article “The Twenty-Five Most Beautiful Horse Breeds,” I discovered The Akhal-Teke. I was unfamiliar with this breed (it is amazing how many different breeds of horses there are!) I was impressed by their elegance, slim build, flowing stride, and golden-glowing coats. The breed has Read More
Saddle Up for Adventure: Exploring the Thrills of Mounted Shooting Imagine the thunder of hooves beneath you, the pop of gunfire, and the crowd cheering as you charge down an arena. Cowboy Mounted shooting is where Old West nostalgia meets modern equestrian skill—a sport that feels as daring as it sounds. Whether you’ve seen it Read More
Clydesdales At Christmas! Celebrating The Gentle Giants! No horse breed represents Christmas more than the Clydesdale! Maybe it’s because of the wonderful Budweiser commercials we’ve all enjoyed over the years, or their beauty as they pull wagons bearing gifts of the holiday season that delight us! All About Clydesdales The Clydesdale horse was originally developed Read More
Equestrian Decorating For Christmas! 10 Great Ideas! Now that travel and turkey season has passed, we’re focusing on the fun and excitement of equestrian Christmas decorating! That means our homes and horses will be decked out for the festivities! 10 Great Ideas For An Equestrian Touch (click photos to purchase) 1. Great Your Guests With Read More
Discover The Equus Award-Winning Ivy Snow Mystery Series! Follow Ivy, Jaycee, Sloane, and Crystal as they navigate murder mysteries and mayhem without ever becoming unseated! When Ivy Snow, former Olympic Eventing hopeful moved to the charming town of Wellington to publish Equestrian Style magazine, she never dreamed that her family’s idyllic lives would be Read More
Gimme Shelter! Don’t leave your animal friends out in the cold…not when you can provide the best with Horizon Structures! I learned early on that investing in quality products and reliable professional service would be the key to making country life successful. Weather can be brutal, so knowing that you provide the best care for Read More
Welcome To The Equestrian Epicurean! You love horses…and FOOD of course! You are now in your element! The Barngoddess Chronicles is excited to present our newest feature…The Equestrian Epicurean…a celebration of our equestrian lifestyle and the delicious delights we bring to the party! Your Reservation Is Confirmed! Join us each month and explore the range 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