Jun 12 2013
As my taxi cab pulled into the parish of Ginetes on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, I immediately spotted my ride. Two horses, a paint and a Lusitano, turned their heads in my direction when I hopped out of the taxi, grabbing my riding helmet as I slammed the car door. Horse [...]
Jun 05 2013
For miles around, all you see is rocks. Rocks on the ground and rock walls made of basalt. It takes a special breed of horse, and strong hooves to withstand the terrain on Pico Island in Portugal. Afterall, Pico Island, this Archipelago of the Azores, is one of nine volcanic islands situated in the North [...]
May 29 2013
What is it about girls and horses? That’s what Templeton Thompson wants to know. The country music cowgirl from Texas began horseback riding at a young age and claims she was “country when country wasn’t cool.” With her latest single, When I Get That Pony Rode, rising in GAC’s Daily Countdown, Templeton is all about [...]
May 22 2013
Not one to be considered a shrinking violet, Neku Atawodi likes riding with the boys. In fact, she recently competed on the men’s team at the Miami Beach Polo World Cup in Florida. At only 25 years old, Neku is considered to be a fierce competitor on and off the polo field. She is a [...]
May 15 2013
I’ve seen Western styled purses made of hand-tooled leather, but they looked a little too country for my taste. Recently, I came across equestrian influenced accessories from USA designer Rebecca Ray. I love these horse-themed American Couture equestrian bags and totes. Rebecca Ray sporting lifestyle handbags & totes Founded in 1998, Rebecca Ray is [...]
