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
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
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
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
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
A Special Thanks! Thank you readers and fans of The Ivy Snow Mystery Series who are helping “Peril In Paradise” make the New York Times Best Seller List. We’re on our way! PERIL IN PARADISE An Ivy Snow Mystery The Equus Award winning Ivy Snow Mystery Series returns as former Olympic equestrian and amateur sleuth, Ivy Read More
Give The Gift Of Great Horse Books! We All Love Books About Horses & The Equestrian Lifestyle! Education, inspiration, entertainment…whatever the need or the mood there are books to fit the bill! Let’s do some cyber shopping and take a look at some great ones for holiday gift giving! Click on any photo to Read More