Just received my Newsletter from our favourite Equine Online Bookstore ‘Equitainment’ and Jody included this fascinating snippet of news… www.equitainment.com.au Australia’s latest wonder horse ‘Black Caviar’ NEW SPEED GENE IN THOROUGHBREDS Most people are familiar with the history of the … Read More
I trust you will enjoy this thought provoking article from the New York Times. www.newyorktimes.com I’m a person who adores print books BUT I consider e-technology as enhancing, rather than replacing my print books. I know we’ve discussed this before … Read More
A wonderful Sunday Quote of the Week featured with my amazing surprise from Willa Frayser. A beautiful drawing of my Sorsha ‘Stavs Sorsha’ Again the early-morning sun was generous with its warmth. All the sounds dear to a horseman were … Read More
Pondering the difference between clients, friendships and friendly. (Years of observing and learning!) Pictured Carmel, Simeon Sarah, Lorraine Kauffmann. Long time friend Lorraine Kauffmann was the breeder from whom we purchased Sarah during the middle 1980’s. In the fast pace of the world … Read More
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY The colourful Australian Language – Aussie Slang Australia is a multicultural country, but the predominant language is basic English. Some may dispute this;-) But, Australia does have a colourful and funny variation of language all their very … Read More
Do you know the history of Photography? We all love looking at photographs, in fact for some (me included) taking photographs has become highly addictive. Recently I had to recheck the actual dates when photographs were first invented and what process … Read More
Over the years I’ve found some interesting facts about Arabian horses. Here are just a few… DID YOU KNOW THAT… tomb painting of horses that look remarkably like modern Egyptian Arabians have been found in Egypt dating back to … Read More
Sensational Arabian Racing coming up… Nara Australia – National Arabian Racehorse Association annouces two sensational Arabian racing Events. This Coming Friday, will see the Arabian Horse Featured at Mooney Valley Racecourse Melbourne, Australia !! We hope to see you all … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week “THE WORLD ALWAYS LOOKS BRIGHTER FROM BEHIND A SMILE” Picture and quote from the fabulous site www.successquotes.com 10 Reasons to SMILE Right Now 1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the … Read More
Atkinson’s horses for Thursday Art Day I’m really excited to present several of John Atkinson’s paintings for Thursday art day. There is a remarkable quality to John Atkinson’s artwork and especially his horses. ‘Stagshaw Horse Fair’ Single brush strokes highlight … Read More