Rather than walking in a winter wonderland, how about a good old fashioned sleigh ride? Many winter resort areas offer sleigh rides to visitors. Do an Internet search and you might be surprised to find a one-horse open sleigh...
Do your jeans feel a bit tighter than you expected? Are you afraid to get a rear view glimpse of yourself in your riding breeches? Maybe you’re experiencing the after effects of one too many visits through the holiday...
Give yourself a few minutes of quiet time in the tackroom or sit amongst some of your horsey treasures. Is there someone you should call today, just to say hello and pass along holiday greetings and good wishes for...
Ever wonder what your horse might say if he had one hour to talk? According to legend all animals are given the ability to talk for one hour tonight, precisely at midnight. The tale began as far back as...
Get your winter-time gear on, tack up your horse and add a couple of festive touches. Knot a couple of jingle bells to the saddle ties at the back of your western saddle, or tie a bow of tinsel...
Since 1926 the high-end department store retailer, Neiman-Marcus, has produced a holiday catalog of luxurious gifts. This year, the catalog included items such as a life-size Lego sculpture ($60,000), a limited edition motorcycle ($110,000), a tourmaline ring dating from...
Wait a second! Just how many stockings are hung by your chimney with care? What about a stocking for your horse? You can make a stocking for your horse—or for horses owned by your barn buddies—in just a few...
What horse doesn’t love a tasty treat like fresh carrots? If you’d like to create something fanciful for a favorite horse, here’s how to combine a bit of holiday décor with several bunches of carrots. See the instructions here.
Need some last minute gift ideas for fellow horse lovers? Stick to practical gifts that are both nifty and thrifty. Boot socks, washable knitted gloves, woolen caps and generic sweatshirts are always welcomed in winter time. Around the barn,...
Whether it ends up as an ornament on your tree or as an adornment for a package, you can create a colorful rendition of your favorite horse. Begin by purchasing an unfinished wooden cut-out of a horse at a...
