Equine photographer Shawn Hamilton has traveled all around the world and been on dozens of horse-powered adventures. We asked her to share some of her packing tips for horseback riding vacations.
For in the Saddle:Riding helmet (I always bring...
(This is the first in a series of occasional product reviews.)I love a cold rainy day. The pressure is off. The barn feels snug. The world seems quiet. Hot chocolate seems like a good idea. Horses munching hay. You...
Have you ever played QWOP? It’s a simple yet impossibly hard game where you are expected to control the legs of a really incompetent runner to complete the 100-meter dash. (Give it a try…you won’t do well but it’ll...
The inexpensive, small wooden boxes sold at craft stores can be easily transformed into a gift that’s both pretty and useful. Anything from earrings to loose change can be stored inside. They can also serve as a unique way...
There’s a buffet of recipes on the Internet for homemade horse treats, but beware: A whole lot of them will leave you elbow deep in grainy goop and you could be scraping a shellac-like substance off your kitchen counter...
Each time one of your riding pals reaches for her tackroom keys from this decorative hook, she’ll think of you. I promise this decoupage project won’t end up looking like something you once made in kindergarten. By including dimensional...
Hand Painted Barn Bag1 large cotton twill tote or hobo bag (I found this one at a craft store)
Letter stencils
Traceable horse image or horse...
The aesthetic appeal of jewel-toned glass bottles is undeniable. Set them near a window and they produce a prism of color. Fill them with tiny baubles, flakes of glitter and faux pearls and they become containers of mysterious powders...
Selecting holiday gifts is a challenging task, even when shopping for those who share our passion for horses. Our gift lists include trainers and coaches, barn buddies and trail riding pals. Every year many of us end up frazzled...
Horse people are, by nature, very giving. Many of us willingly give time and money to causes we believe in, from supporting our local animal shelter to caring for the needy in our communities. But how can you help...
