It was at Lexington Junior League when I first saw a Friesian. I stared wide eyed at the glamorous woman driving this stunning black beauty and told my mom, “Someday, that’s gonna be me.” I bought Wendy as a yearling fifteen years ago and, when she was old enough, sent her off for a carriage…
Tag: horses
Maiden Voyage
I have exciting news, Rosies! I finally took my new cart out for its maiden voyage last week when my friend Sarah was in town. If you missed it, I announced that I bought the cart in my article about my horse Wendy’s sweet 16. I’ve never owned a cart before despite driving being my…
Horse Treat Plate
Looking for a horse treat recipe to celebrate your horse? Make my Horse Treat Plate! You didn’t think I’d leave Wendy out of the fun at my Brunch at the Barn, did you? I styled a variety of horse treats to look like a cheese plate and my Friesian LOVED IT. She gobbled it up!…
Celebrating Twenty Years with Prince
It was a blazing hot summer day when I first saw him. He looked so fiery: red coat, nostrils flaring as he tossed his head around, shaking his mane. He was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen. “What horse is this? Can I ride him?” I asked. “He isn’t meant for you,” said my…
Birthday Picnic
This is a rare personal post on The Rose Table! I had the best birthday today with my friends and I wanted to share some photos with you guys. I spent all afternoon enjoying some of my favorite things (champagne, cheese, and horses) with some of my favorite people. I didn’t want to cook on…
Fall Rosé Horse Picnic
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream. I had the Saturday of my dreams. I uncorked one of my finest bottles, my NV Folktale Rosé Brut from Folktale Winery, for happy hour with my beloved horse Prince and gorgeous friend Cathryn. You might remember me raving about this particular bottle during my…
The Best Spinach Salad
Bacon and dates and pumpkin seeds, oh my! This is one of the best salads I’ve ever made. Spinach, sweet dates, crispy bacon, pumpkin seeds, and mushrooms, and gruyere are tossed with a homemade red wine vinaigrette for a beautiful combination. I was so pleased that I honestly could have had a slightly larger size with…
Spring Horse Picnic
Ever wonder what the heck I do the day after Disney Dinners? Why I head to the stables for a nice relaxing picnic with my horses! After Beauty and the Beast, I realized that – gasp! – we somehow had some Veuve Clicquot left and I just can’t casually drink Veuve so I decided on…
Carriage Event at Black Star Sport Horses
One of my favorite events of the year is the annual Tejas Carriage Association two-day event at Black Star Sport Horses. Black Star has 255 acres of woods and uses them for an epic cross-country carriage event on Sunday. On Saturday carriages compete in dressage and a cones course. I love setting up a picnic and watching…