Photos courtesy Connemara Equestrian EscapesFor centuries, the Irish have held an enviable reputation as top breeders of horses and ponies, known the world over for producing talented, athletic Thoroughbreds and sport horses, as well as Irish Draughts. However, there...
Show jumper Andres Rodriguez from Venezuela riding Caballito competes on the grass derby field at The Stadium at PBIEC. Photo by Allen MacMillan/MacMillan PhotographyLooking out the window of the jet as we circle to land in West Palm Beach,...
"Hurry! We want to cross the bay before the tide comes in!” Oddur, our guide and one of the owners of the Hotel Eldhestar where we were staying, motioned the leaders to pick up the pace. We all urged...
In 2010, I attended the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in the heart of the Bluegrass region, Lexington, Ky. Like thousands of other horse lovers, I ran around the Kentucky Horse Park waiting to catch a glimpse of the...
Since 1898, the city of Verona, Italy has hosted one of Europe's premier horse fairs. In its early days, Verona's fair was a chance for horsemen to buy and sell their best stock. Today, Fieracavalli is so much more....
When it comes to packing for a camping trip, there are definitely some essentials you need
to bring. Here is a list of must-haves.Sufficient supply of water for you and your horse. Even if the campground...
When life gets hectic and you just need to get away, what could be a better escape than a camping trip with your horse? No alarms jolting you awake, traffic jams making you late, no phones or emails to...
The Fort Worth, Texas-based National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is bringing history to life for students across the nation, and even globally, through an innovative distance learning and on-site teaching program for low income or under-performing schools.“Teachers...
Next spring you plan to take your horse to a big event several hundred miles away. To reach your destination, you may travel through states you’ve never before visited. Since equine transportation regulations vary from state to state, how will...
Aboard the Aer Lingus jet, en route to Ireland, I was feeling lucky. Visions of athletic Irish Thoroughbreds, sturdy Irish Draughts, cheeky Connemara ponies, plus fine hunters and sporthorses danced in my head. With the national passion the Irish...
