It’s no secret I hope my daughter (now 5!) will join me on some equestrian fun as she gets older.
In this post, I’m sharing a few of my favorite informal horse photos from this summer.
Thanks for reading! Happy trails!
~Julia
Inspiring my Daughter
Beach Riding :: Amelia Island
Beach riding tops virtually every horse lover’s bucket list, right? I finally had the chance to cross that one off recently while visiting Amelia Island, Florida (and I think I’ll go ahead and add it back to the list. I must do it again!).
Interested in taking our lead (hehe)? Contact Debbie at Amelia Island Horseback Riding. Our awesome guide and impromptu photographer was Reva. The horses were well-taken care of and well-matched to our riding experience.
Happy trails!
~Julia
Young Rider Magazine
I had my first article in Young Rider magazine come out this spring (May/June 2017 issue). The article is all about equestrian vaulting. If you’ve never seen the sport in person (or even on YouTube), it’s a must-see. These people are serious athletes, and of course, the horses they use for the sport are incredible.
Here is the cover of the issue my article is in. Young Rider is geared towards readers ages 8-15. It’s a great publication for young horse enthusiasts in any discipline.
Hey, that’s me! Well, not in the photo, but the whole “By Julia Arnold” thing.
In the meantime, find more of my publications, photos, and links on my Facebook page.
~Julia
3 Female Equestrian Entrepreneurs
I’m passionate about a lot in life. Two of those are horses and entrepreneurship, especially when we are talking about female-led companies. Because, yes, I’m also a big fan of supporting my fellow females.
I recently had the chance to interview and write about three awesome women who have made names for themselves in the equestrian world as business-owners. Not only that, the piece was published in Horse Illustrated, one of my favorite publications.
You can pick up at copy of the April 2017 issue at your local bookstore.
Many thanks goes out to the business-owners: Christy Weflan of St. Croix Saddlery and Legal Horsepower, Julie Browning Bova of her eponymous interior design business, and Laurie Sharma, who started equestrian apparel brand Equine Couture as a one-woman venture with a single sewing machine.
Talk about GIRL POWER!
Until next time,
Julia
Calico Magic
Someone recently told me there is something magical about calicos. I’m pretty sure I agree.
We recently convinced my husband to let us bring a cat into our home. Within just a few weeks, we are in love with her– our little barn cat-turned-house cat.
Allow me to introduce you. Meet Pikachu.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Julia
The Horse Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is in a few weeks. A few WEEKS! But it’s not to late to find a fun horse-themed gift for the horse fan in your life.
Here are four of my favorites.
For the little horse lovers, I think this Melissa & Doug Stamp Set makes a great gift (Amazon).
Equine Enthusiasts of any age would love this beautiful coffee table book (The Horse, Parragon Books, Amazon).
I’m obsessed with the elegant equine-inspired products from Julie Browning Bova Design (find this dish, as well as equestrian-themed phone covers, socks, blankets, and more online at JBB Design).
Last but not least, I love this soft, loose tank by Little Atoms so much I bought one for myself and my riding instructor (find yours on Etsy).
What are you shopping for this season?
~Julia
Find me on Facebook.
HorseWyse Magazine
YEEHAW!
I’m excited to share a peek at the article I wrote that was recently published by the Australian equestrian magazine, HorseWyse.
Here is the cover!
I’ve always wanted to visit Australia. Maybe this is a sign I get to go soon!
🙂
Thank you for reading.
~Julia
My Daughter: A Little Rider
Recently, for an Australian magazine that is printing one of my articles, I took some photos of my 4 year-old daughter riding.
She’s a natural, in my opinion ;).
Below you’ll find a few of my favorites!
You have to love this sweet, patient Morgan horse: he must be wondering if anyone is even on him!
Here is Alyssa Wick, trainer at Hardwood Creek, leading Elizabeth.
Last but not least…
Thank you for stopping by!
~Julia
First Horse Show
I took part in my first horse show last weekend. It was nerve-wracking, scary, and lots of fun! I rode an adorable Morgan horse named Gemini, trained by the Wick family over at Hardwood Creek Farm in Minnesota.
I was the one riding, of course, so my husband gets the credit for the following photos. He didn’t do half-bad, considering he was also keeping our two little ones in check!
Plus, arenas are notoriously bad for photos– poor lighting, lots of photo bombs, fast-moving, etc.– but I wanted to share them with you anyway. Enjoy!
Thanks for joining me :).
Best,
Julia Arnold
Horse Channel Articles
I feel so fortunate that I’ve had the chance to write about some amazing people for HorseChannel.com.
If you’re a horse person too, you might like to check them out!
In this piece, I emphasize that it’s never too late to get involved in the horse world!
I also loved writing this one, about a mother and daughter pair I know who both ride.
Finally, if you love art and horses, you will probably love the artists I feature in this piece.
I don’t want to leave you empty-photo-handed, so here’s a shot I took at a recent horse show here in Minnesota (F.A.S.H: Friends of the American Saddlebred Horse). [Trust me, it’s no easy feat getting a clear shot of a moving animal in a poorly lit arena! And I love this shot!]
Thank you for reading!
~Julia
Julia Arnold :: Freelance Writer & Private Tutor 