Camo print is here to stay and seems to be a fashion mainstay, often photographed, and ever popular, despite its roots in disguise. Personally, I appreciate the colors of camo print (perhaps a nod to my love of hiking with our dogs and equestrian trail riding) and the fact that the pattern lends itself to…
Blue Sundress
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder. As we close out summer and head into fall, I remember all of the “sweet” summer moments—family trips with my boys, pool days and teaching my son to swim, morning horse back rides on our retired OTTB,…
Fall Leopard
Fall, coffee, and all things leopard (print, that is). As fall quickly approaches, leopard print is a perfect way to stay warm and stylish. Leopard print pairs nicely with classic blacks and whites and is great addition to fall and winter wardrobes. Here, are my current picks plus items on my wish list (click on…
Finding Your Dream Horse // The Pre-Purchase Exam (“PPE”)
The Dream Horse Diaries Continue. . . Pre-purchase exams are an important component of any horse sale. PPEs identify current problems and potential future problems that the horse may have. Some problems may affect a sale, some may not. You would not buy a used car without assessing various dings and dents and how they…
Finding Your Dream Horse // Serious Buyer or Tire-Kicker? The Security Deposit
Tire-kicker or serious buyer? Once you have tried a horse for sale and are interested moving forward with purchasing it, one of the next steps is usually providing the seller with a security deposit. While not required by law, a security deposit is a monetary payment made from the buyer to the seller reflecting the…