350viewsI hope you’ve had a fun and horse-filled summer so far. Mine has been both of those things – it’s included a tour of North Georgia of sorts. I’ve gotten to spend some quality time with horse friends – some who I’ve known since college, some who are newer acquaintances – and it’s made me … Read more
Katy Rogers gives us a glimpse into life on her Waycross, Ga., farm at katyhadalittlefarm.com – gardening, clean eating, food politics and – naturally – riding. Her writing is well-supported and often inspiring. Sometimes it’s comforting; a recent post titled, “To All of Us Who Don’t Ride as Much as We ‘Should,’” assures us that … Read more
When Maggie Thompson’s dad decides to buy her a pony, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Still reeling from the pain of her mother’s death, Maggie finds herself able to start rebuilding her life as her riding instructor, Ms. Cavalieri, and fellow students become more and more a part of her daily … Read more
Anne Rivers Siddons transports us to a place in the South Carolina lowlands untouched by time. Here exists Dayclear, a small village on land belonging to the family of Siddons’ protagonist Caroline “Caro” Venable. The Gullah inhabitants still heat with wood stoves, and televisions and cars are a rare sight in the one-street community. When … Read more
675viewsBy LIZ CRUMBLY Editor A Nashville jewelry designer who has catered to such celebrities as Reba McEntire and Connie Britton is now seeking to install staples in equestrian wardrobes. With his beautiful but practical designs, Vincent Peach is well on his way. Like preceding Vincent Peach collections, the new Equestrian Collection features pearls prominently. … Read more
1.8kviewsBY DR. DAN CARTER CJF, DVM I recently treated an equine canker case, and it occurred to me that a lot of horse owners might not be able to recognize this painful infection that affects the hoof. It can show up in the frog, heel and underlying hoof structures. We haven’t completely isolated the organism … Read more
Karen McGoldrick’s vivid odyssey through the upper ranks of American dressage continues with “The Dressage Chronicles II: A Matter of Feel.” Her protagonist, working student Lizzy, travels with her employers to their Equus Paradiso summer training center in New Jersey. Once she arrives, it’s back to the show ring where McGoldrick’s trainer character, Margot Fanning, … Read more
475viewsThe Tack Thing set for July 23 in Alpharetta Get ready to purchase or sell quality used tack and meet other local horse owners! The Tack Thing tack swap will take place Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, Ga. Two booth sizes are available for reservation: 10 … Read more
381viewsBy LIZ CRUMBLY Editor The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Equestrian Team garnered its second consecutive IHSA huntseat team championship in early May in Lexington, Ky. with a whopping 16 point lead on second-place Mount Holyoke College. Head Coach Ashley Henry said defending last year’s championship was a priority for the Bees. “It was really … Read more
By LIZ CRUMBLY Editor Kimberly Rupp posted an addition to her online store last year – pony rolling pins – before leaving town with her family for the weekend. She figured the baking accessories, studded with pony silhouettes, wouldn’t garner a whole lot of attention while she vacationing, but she was wrong – she returned … Read more