HORSES

CIRCUIT CHAMPION GREEN WESTERN PLEASURE - WINTER CIRCUIT, CLOVERDALE, IN

Marty and Beckey Schooler won circuit champion in the green western pleasure AQHA & NSBA class at the Winter Circuit in Cloverdale, Indiana. What a great way to start with a new horse and finish out the #2015. Awesome ride Beckey . Thank you! #MartinisMakameLazy #LazyLoper #AQHA #NSBA #IQHA

Martinis Makeme Lazy

Wow, I am in love with this sweet horse! ‪#‎MartinisMakameLazy‬. Special Thanks to Beckey Schooler and Robin Frid and Jenny Jordan for helping me find Marty. ‪#‎lazyloper‬ #aqha #nsba

Classic Blues

A few images from my recent project for Scott Shruptrine at artvan.com

Ralph Lauren: Downtown Modern

At #ralphlaurenhome new collection #downtownmodern in Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX

Southern Charm: Brookland Plantation

After watching an episode of #SouthernCharm on Bravo, I was curious to learn more about T-Rav's otherwise known as Thomas Ravenel home located on Edisto Island, South Carolina, Brookland Plantation.  The farm is also home to the Brookland Plantation polo team, which is really what peaked my interest.  I found some some images of the 1800's cival war architecture style house. I have to say it is a handsome place. 

Clark Farmhouse

Traverse City Wine Art Festival

Traverse City, Michigan

 Who could ask for more Wine, Cherries and Horse shows? If you're going to Northern Michigan this summer, you should check out this summer's Traverse City Wine & Art Festival June 22 weekend and Horseshows By the Bay Equestrian Festival July 3rd - 28th.   There is also the famous National Cherry Festival June 29 - July 6th.

 I am going back home to Michigan where I'll be spending my summer.  My friend Laura and I are taking a little road trip to check out the horses, sites, food and sounds.  I always fall back in love with Michigan after seeing her beautiful landscapes. Especially after living in Texas the majority of my year.  Its good eye candy.  I've spent time at all the hot spots of the east coast Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Portland you name it, but in my opinion I truly think Northwestern Michigan triumphs all.  It offers the same plus much much more.  Unlike MV or the Cape after you get tired of the beach in Michigan you can take long rides through winding hills like Vermont, visit winery after winery and hit great antique shops.  In addition to there are Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, Benzie County, Frankfort and the famous Mackinaw Island.  They all offer great restaurants, shoppes, beaches and tons of recreational activities for everybody.

Doug Prather Horse Art

There is nothing more relaxing to me than watching horses graze in a pasture. Photographer Doug Prather captures these peaceful moments in his photographs of horses. You can see examples of his photographic artwork in book, Doug Prather's Private Access.

The White Horse Inn