THE HORSES OF SAINT MARK’S BASILICA Carmel Rowley What a busy few months, apart from working on my latest book I’ve been sorting through our house and having a thorough clean up. After living in one place for thirty years you … Read More
Identify the past for the future. Breeding Arabian horses has been such a probing aspect of my life. Over the years I’ve tapped into the fascinating lives of many past breeders, but two, namely Abbas Pasha and Ali Pasha Sherif affected me … Read More
The easiest thing to give is a kind word. ‘Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love, and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.’ –Sydney Smith Rob and Cheryl O’Leary and their copy of ‘Winds of Time’ I think I’ve … Read More
A country like no other – Happy Australia Day. It’s the best day ever – after months and months without rain – it’s finally raining. I know it may ruin some of the Australia Day festivities but as I look … Read More
Patrice Shaw, January reader of the month-creating adventures. After doing Reader of the month for over a year, the one thing that jumps out at me every time a reader sends back the filled in questionnaire is their diversity. I’m … Read More
From Eye to Heart – for Thursday Art Day Willa Frayser’s latest work is an Abstract Collection. I’ve always felt abstract art is very personal. The artist appears to be totally unconstrained and painting their own story. www.willafrayserstudio.com Today, the wind is buffeting and sighing through the eaves … Read More
My journey for those who don’t know … words Carmel Rowley Carmel and Simeon Sarah Easter 2012. Greg Egan photograph When I look back over the thirty-eight years my husband Don and I have been involved with Arabian horses, I … Read More
Why Fads? Sorsha in her glorious authentic Arabian halter As you go through life sooner or later you will succumb to a fad, whether it will be the latest fashion, hairstyle or food. Being a clothes-aholic I’ve been in love (for … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all. – Emily Dickinson –
On Arabian horse intelligence… words Carmel Rowley Do you have a horse who is very like you in personality? I know I tend to go on about the wonderful character, intelligence and beauty of the Arabian horse. But aside from beauty … Read More