My experiences through learning true horsemanship, and classical dressage.
It is the harvest season in Amish Country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Enjoying a rainy day with a dear friend, a short visit through the rich farmland and the large homesteads impressed me as to how hardworking the Amish are. The Amish Church originated in Switzerland in 1693, […]
There’s a place in the countryside of Portugal on the outskirts of Lisbon where one can go to learn the art of classical Dressage. Morgado Lusitano is located at Quinta de Portela, an elegant country estate built in 1775 and established as an equestrian center in 2005. Built […]
Autumn is a time of transition. Not only for the trees but also for many birds and the miraculous Monarch Butterfly. Last Friday while cruising on the Magothy River that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, little of spots of orange caught my eye. These little bits of color […]
While I’m off galavanting at the U.S. Botanical Gardens this weekend, Remy wanted to drop by and say neigh. I’m taking a two-day photography workshop with Allen Rokach, director of photography at the New York Botanical Garden. It’s a special event and I look forward to sharing what […]
There is some method to my madness when I began my blog “Hoof Beats and Foot Prints.” I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to wonderful places and have some unique adventures. I had an Aunt that whenever I would visit, I would share her photos […]
For this week’s photo challenge “Free Spirit” allow me to introduce you to Javalin. A twenty-one year old Dutch Warmblood, going on fifteen. Javalin was born in Europe and imported to Florida when he was two and a half years old at the price of $250,000 ! Dear […]
On the outskirts of Carmona, Spain is the Carmona Archaeological Complex that consists of pre-Roman, and Roman ruins. In the bright Andalusian sun, the ruins of a Roman amphitheater first attracted our attention. As large as a baseball field, looking at the remains made me wonder what type of theater […]
Midday in the bright Andalusian sun, the tradition of siesta time is still thriving. Taking a break from our Epona Equestrian holiday, we drove into Carmona for an authentic Spanish tapas style lunch. As being typical American tourists, the thought of towns having quiet time between 2:00 p.m. […]
In the countryside outside of Seville, Spain lies a beautiful hacienda meticulously restored to its original grandeur and is host to the art of dressage. With its roots set in the 1600’s, this hacienda known as “Los Nietos” hosted the writer Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1590 […]
In the natural world, mothers tend to their young, teaching them all that they need to know to survive in a dangerous world. With kindness, and a bit of tough love these natural mothers allow their children to grow through exploring their world. While scampering around with youthful joy, […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 