My experiences through learning true horsemanship, and classical dressage.
The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is located in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. This school is devoted to developing and maintaining the classical dressage style of Spanish riding. The baroque and neoclassical style of the buildings and grounds of the Royal Andalusian School gives you […]
Enjoying the spring like days that we’ve had recently Remy and I have been hitting the trails. On a recent trail ride with Remy through the woods of Gambrills, Maryland I decided to get off trail and explore. Bushwacking through the woods, down a dell, over a […]
Imagine being on horseback through the Luberon Mountains in Provence, heading south towards Saintes Maries de la Mer and traveling along bridges and roads previously used by the Romans. Along the trail, high on a mountain top sits a village frozen in past times. With origins dating back […]
Allow me to first claim that these photos are from a trip back in 2006. They clearly show how much technology has improved since that time. While the photos aren’t exactly the greatest, the experience and journey most certainly was. In southern France is a remote town […]
The Peruvian Paso Fino is a horse that was bred in the 1600’s for their smooth gaits and incredible endurance for traveling. During that time period, the land owners held expansive properties that sometimes took up to a week to traverse. The Peruvian Paso became a hardy, surefooted, […]
For those that have been following me, please forgive my seeming absence. After a long month of rehabilitating my knee due to a fall on the Harper’s Ferry hike on January 4th, I have been finally cleared this week to start back up my horseback riding and hiking. Needless […]
“The apex of perfection in equestrian art is not an exhibition of a great deal of different airs and movements by the same horse, but rather the conservation of the horse’s enjoyment, suppleness and finesse during the performance, which calls for comparison with the finest ballet, or performance […]
I was driving down the road this morning, and while waiting at a stop light, I looked into the car ahead of me. Surprise, surprise, there were two cats inside going for a lovely car ride with their owner. One was sitting on the driver’s lap, looking […]
It’s all about creating a balance in your life. Balance in all aspects of your life. Creating an environment where you can work hard and play hard. Always make sure you plan how you spend your time, so that you can maximize the amount of time you can […]
“Equestrian art, perhaps more than any other, is closely related to the wisdom of life. Many of the same principles may be applied as a line of conduct to follow. The horse teaches us self-control, constancy and the ability to understand what goes on in the mind and […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 