All things equine
HORSE ALBUM We can’t say enough about horses. They calm us with their beauty and inspire us with their strength. Time spent outdoors tending the pastures and fencing keeps us connected to the rhythms of the natural world. They smell good. Best of all, they have taken us for many wonderful adventures across awesome country. […]
AND THERE NEVER WAS A HORSE LIKE JESSE Jesse, The Wonder Horse – a tribute April 24, 1985 – December 16, 2015 Jesse earned his name by being the kind of horse that would do just about anything. He would canter from a standstill, pull a cart or a man on skis, calmly walk in
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Camille is back in the saddle after a 26-month hiatus, thanks to Paula, with a nod to Malcolm for the introduction. GETTING READY AJ keeps his eye on things as Camille and Paula bustle about, preparing for the ride. Before long, he is mostly tacked up, saddle bags included and waiting for his bridle
Judy lives on a beautiful piece of land just half a mile west of our place, a twenty minute walk through the woods or thirteen minute stroll along the road – July 5 and 11, 2015 TEAM WORK There’s always something to do when you own horses. Judy walks out to the pasture to check on
In which Bob (yet again) spoils Camille on her birthday by taking her to the Green Ranch for two relaxing days and horseback riding – June 3-5, 2013 NOT SO FAST There was a mild setback when the muffler on the car Eric borrowed to take us to the lake clattered to the ground
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Mid-week getaway to The Green Ranch at Lake Bosumtwi to spend time with our friend Elodie. Great vegan meals, two long walks and a swimmingly fun horseback ride – February 12 and 13, 2013 WALKING WITH MIDNIGHT Young Midnight has been newly gelded and benefits greatly from long walks through the villages surrounding Lake
In which Elodie invites Camille to go horse shopping in Obuasi and to her Green Ranch at Lake Bosumtwi to hang out. December 6 and 9, 2012 WELCOME TO OBUASI With Elodie at the wheel of her big blue truck, we were guaranteed a good time. The day started out wet but turned to
NC RIDING – 2012 Another happy year of traipsing through the tangled wooded trails, over red dirt logging roads and overgrown power lines with a great gaggle of horse women on their trusty steeds SPRING MIXER – February 26 First there were three, then five and then seven of us on the trail. This
The Green Ranch – Horse trekking around beautiful Lake Bosumtwi with our wonderful host Abena on July 12, 2012 WORLD’S BEST WAY TO SPEND A MORNING Life just doesn’t get any better than a horseback ride around a beautiful lake and through fascinating villages with your best friends six degrees north of the equator.
NC RIDING – 2011 Back in the saddle, thanks to Peggy and her friends! May, 2011 to October, 2011 BLAZING THE TRAILS DURING HUNTING SEASON – December 18 On December 18th, Sharon, Barbara and Camille did a little trail blazing over by the lake. Blaze orange is the appropriate color from September 15th through
