Andalusian on a Grand Piano doing the Passage It is with a saddened heart to hear that Apassionata has just canceled their entire North American tour due to the European Financial Crisis as of Tuesday, June 12, 2012. From the reaches of Europe is a traveling Equestrian Extravanganza […]
Rosaryville State Park is a 982 acre day-use park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Location of the historic Mount Airy Mansion, this 11 mile circuit hike snakes through a series of unmarked trails. The terrain is fairly straight forward with undulating hills throughout. This is a multi-use park with […]
The Annual Gettysburg Civil War Reenactment is a three-day event with a variety of battles and educational opportunities. Reliving the Battle at Gettysburg, this reenactment offers four to five skirmishes for your viewing pleasure. Having heard of these reenactments and being a horse lover, of course I had […]
Donana National Park is located on the Atlantic side of Spain in Andalusia near Seville. In 1994, Donana was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a Biosphere Reserve. Covering more than 334 miles, the park has glorious beaches and is compared to the Camargue in […]
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 […]
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, […]
Rosaryville State Park Upper Marlboro, Maryland Park Information This 982 acre multi-purpose park with trails throughout offers a perimeter nine-mile loop available for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Located nearby the main recreational area is a small abandoned farm. The Marlboro Hunt Club uses some of the old buildings […]
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 […]
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 […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 