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
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
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
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 Delightful Day In Delaware! An Unexpected Greeting As we entered the race course gates we were greeted with, of all things, a live opera performance! The melodic sounds of Opera Delaware’s Pop Up Opera filled the air, and literally set the stage for a day filled with excitement. The company’s mission is to bring opera 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