Arts & Leisure

Secretariat’s Meadow — The Land • The Family • The Legend

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:30:00 GMT

This is so much more than the story about “America’s amazing horse” that graced Time’s front cover in June 1973. It is the fascinating history of a land known as the Meadow and the lives of the people who founded it.....

Farah DeJohnette Instructional Horse Training Videos

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

These videos offer a unique, eco-friendly way for equestrians to choose particular topics from an extensive list that includes liberty, ground training, and jumping. They are perfect tools for those who wish to extend their learning beyond lessons...

Celebrating the launch of the Equestrian Travel Guide

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMT

In celebration of the launch of the Equestrian Travel Guide, a valuable resource on a variety of equestrian travel experiences, the Equestrian Travel Association is hosting the Equestrian Travel Sweepstakes.

First Lesson in Vaulting

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:45:00 GMT

Vaulting was on the top of my list of riding disciplines that I wanted to learn, while exploring equestrian facilities throughout the United States. I had no idea what I was in for when I contacted Sara Nicolson of the Poway Vaulters.

Tales of an Animal Communicator Master Teachers

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT

My hope for this book is that its characters and their tales will cause you to view your own animals with new eyes and with a new perspective about their significance to your life. Remember, they’ve answered your soul’s cries for help. So why not....

Exploring the Kunde Estate on Horseback

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Whenever I head out on a new riding and wine tasting adventure, I try to make my mind a blank slate with no preconceived ideas about where the journey will take me. However, when we pulled into the dirt road leading to the south end of the Kunde....

Trailblazing in Wyoming at 7D Ranch

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:45:00 GMT

Set in the spectacular Sunlight Basin, near Yellowstone National Park and the western town of Cody, Wyoming, you will find the ultimate and unforgettable family vacation spot...

The Subtle Energy of Core Breathing

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT

“The breath is the essence of all life and connection." – Jenny Rolfe –All life is energy and if we become more aware of how our personal energy can be used to connect with the horse, a much deeper empathy can be built over a period of time.

Mares

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:14:00 GMT

Lin provides us with eloquent poetry on equids of the female variety.

The Dogs of Proud Spirit

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:30:00 GMT

And so, this was our life: challenged, but always enriched by the animals who somehow found their way to the gates of our sanctuary and into our hearts. Encompassed by our love, they loved us back. ~ Melanie Sue Bowles

'Twas the Night Before Christmas –at the Barn

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT

'Twas the night before Christmas and I'm out in the barn Blanketing horses to keep them all warm, They're eating their dinners, tucked in their stalls, Not aware that it's Christmas, a great day for all.

Christmas Tree Shopping by Horse-Drawn Wagon

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Enjoying the tradition of Elizabeth Farms, I took a horse-drawn wagon ride to get a Christmas tree and discovered another equestrian adventure.

Horse at the Corner Post: Our Divine Journey

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:45:00 GMT

In the award-winning Horse at the Corner Post, Denise Lee Branco writes straight from the heart about her deep, lifelong connection to her quarter horse, Freedom.

Touring the Oregon Wine Country on Horseback

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

While visiting Jake Price Stables, I saw first hand how a beginner, intermediate and advanced rider handles a wine country tour on horseback.

Ground Manners – A Novel

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Learning that horses were butchered for meat left many people feeling raw and lied to, like suddenly finding out that your neighbour had barbecued your retriever or microwaved your cat. Like so many others, Yanne was clearly unaware.....