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
Life With Horses Throughout my life with horses, I have been fortunate enough to learn from many of the best professionals in the business. Trainers, clinicians, farriers, veterinarians, and many more. Having cared for horses here at home, I’ve learned the ins and outs of “horse management” and all that it entails. For many years Read More
Have you ever had a horse colic? I have, and it’s a devastating situation. Would he have had better gut health if I fed him probiotics? I have no idea what brought the colic on. I received a frantic phone call from the boarding facility that Wimsey was in at the time. I rushed out Read More
Happy New Year From The Barngoddess Chronicles! May All your Horse Wishes come true in 2024! Some of mine would be that my horse would… Stand still at the mounting block while I’m getting on …each and every time. Read More
Ivy Snow Mystery Series Special – Purchase All Three And Save! It all began with “Murder at Morgan House” the first Ivy Snow Mystery! When Ivy Snow, former Olympic Eventing hopeful, moves to the charming town of Wellington Pennsylvania to publish Equestrian Style magazine she never dreams that her family’s idyllic lives Read More
A Story of Courage & Fortitude In case you missed this saga, last September I received that phone call from my boarding stable that no one wants to get. My American Saddlebred, The Duke Of Denver, was down in the field, and couldn’t get up. I asked the vet to meet me there as soon Read More
I Just Had To Share This! ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA—Former compliance officer Joe Taber revealed he has a brilliant new ‘get rich quick’ plan for his retirement years. The proposition, he hopes, will not only add greatly to his personal happiness, but provide a stable and lucrative revenue stream for his human family of five. “I’ve always loved horses. Read More
Loving The Season! Summer…it’s almost here, & my favorite time of the year! Equestrian activities are in full swing, the grill is fired up, and we’re in vacation mode. It’s time to kick back and relax a little too. Whether you prefer the beach, the pool, or the hammock, a good juicy mystery is the Read More
A Writer & Rider’s Discovery As many of you know, I am both a writer and a rider. I’ve enjoyed a variety of equestrian pursuits…showing, driving, hunting, etc. throughout the world. My writing endeavors led me to not only produce this page, but to delve into my most beloved fictional genera…The Mystery novel. It is Read More
Tally-Ho Manhattan! Fixture Perfect I was lucky to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of riding in Central Park. Following in the footsteps of legendary ladies… and of course Elizabeth Taylor… I headed for Claremont Stables and saddled up for one of their last hacks in Central Park (circa 1980’s) Mount-less in Manhattan? Read More