“Happy Trails: horseback riding on vacation”
One great way to explore nature and a surrounding area is by horseback.There are many places that offer horseback riding for vacationers.
Horseback riding is an ideal way of getting closer to nature and seeing the natural floral/fauna of a country or region.
Some of my own wonderful experiences have included riding through mountain trails to find animals, such as a wild turkey or a deer.Trails that wind and lead to open fields where the view on the surrounding area could be seen.
On trails where the level of riding is more advanced one can enjoy a brisk pace down a path shaded by trees on both sides or across one of the open fields. It’s a thrill to feel the wind in your face and powerful movement of the horse beneath you.
Horses, strong and gentle, can bring us to places that give us a sense of peace. In these natural places where beauty abounds one can find a beautiful and peaceful place to relax.These are places where we can see the earth and sky at a different angle.
Even the horse’s movement can be soothing.The gentle swing and sway in the saddle can relax and release tension.
The benefits are many.Being in a natural area can help us relax and enjoy our surroundings.It’s a chance to clear our minds from the busy-ness of our usual days.Add horses and you have a way to explore where cars/trucks may not be able to go.
Schedule time to enjoy an area and have horses as your transportation.
Find links to places and horseback riding information at Horse vacations andhorseback riding sources.
Feature Art/product
“Cantering on the Trail” is a pen and ink/charcoal drawing of two cowboys cantering down the trail I spend a week at a ranch on one of my vacations. I took photos around the ranch and a couple of photos of the cowboys riding their horses. I created this image from one of my photos.
Prints available.
Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com
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Events:
Lisa Guarino, Lisa’s Art & Horses: Interview at WAHFamily talk radio( http://www.wahftalkradio.com/ )
August 11, 2008
Art News
The Equine Art Guild’s newest Art Show online
“The Best of 2007”
the fourth in a series of virtual Art Shows by the members of the Equine Art Guild
The Equine Art Guild is proud to showcase the best of the best of artworks created by our members in 2007. Whether it be horses or otherwise, this exhibit shows off the best works that each of the participating artists created in 2007.
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other Events
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ANNOUNCES JULY EXPO
April 4, 2008Houston, Texas: Join Women Business Owners (WBO) online at our JULY EXPO as we learn, shop, laugh, and network. Women from all walks of life will be joining to grow their business, meet other women, and share what they have learned through networking.
This year’s event runs for three days: Thursday, July 17 – Saturday July 19, 2008
Thursday & Friday 7:30am-6pm PST/10:30am-9pm EST
Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm PST/10:30am-5:30pm EST
The JULY EXPO is open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information on the vendors and sponsors of the event, or to join in the festivities on July 17-19, please visit the JULY EXPO site at www.womenbizowners.org/july.
Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in February 2004. Our organization provides education and support for more than 3,000 women business owners throughout the world with online and offline resources. Please visit www.womenbizowners.org today to find out more information about Women Business Owners!
We offer our members online networking chats, online classes, online seminars, online events, and offline (local) networking groups, annual offline convention, and more! WBO’s mission is to help more women succeed in business.
WBO Events Director Anita Bruton says, “WBO is open to all women business owners. Your personal life and business will benefit from being an active member in our group. We believe that through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and direction, our members will find their path on their own business and personal journey.”
WBO is currently seeking sponsors for their upcoming convention to be held October 10thto 12th,2008 in Houston Texas. You may find more information through their website www.womenbizowners.org. You may also contact the Events Director, Anita Bruton by phone 877-889-5011, or email info@womenbizowners.org or anita@womenbizowners.org.
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