10 Celebrities That Have Secret Lives As Farmers
June 28, 2014When the cameras turn off, the farm boots go on for these actors who are getting back to the land.
Horse Kisses
December 17, 2012Photo by Audrey Pavia Teddy, my friend’s horse, like to kiss me. Today was cold and cloudy with a bit of a drizzle — the closest thing we get to Christmas weather in the lowlands of Southern California. So, my friend Michelle and I decided to take it in by going for a trail ride. […]
Can a Horse Fetch?
November 19, 2012Rio, my Spanish Mustang, has decided he enjoys a little game of fetch.
Too Close for Comfort
March 26, 2012Photo by Audrey Pavia Mr. Mabel tempts face as he loiters dangerously close to Milagro’s hooves. I’m not one of these people who assume chickens are stupid. I know they have that reputation, but I think they are actually pretty smart. They learn quickly, have a surprising capacity to think things out and are very […]
Bert the Camel
May 23, 2011I’ve been obsessed with animals since I was a little kid and have spent more time at zoos and farms than I have in playgrounds and parks. So it’s not often that I see an animal that really takes my breath away. But it happened this past weekend, right here in the town where I live.
Dreams Do Come True—Sort Of
May 9, 2011Photo by Audrey Pavia Rio, my Spanish Mustang, has been my dream come true. As a lifelong horse lover, I’ve always had the dream of raising my own baby horse. Well, at least since I was 9 years old. My fantasies were elaborate. I’d have a ranch up in the mountains, surrounded by pine trees. […]
Milagro on Parade
April 25, 2011Photo by Audrey Pavia Milagro got dressed up for the Norco Horseweek Parade. Every year in my town of Norco, Calif., we celebrate Horseweek. This is a week of fun equine events, kicked off by a Saturday-morning parade. Unlike the other parades held in Norco throughout the year, this one features only horses. Horses being […]
Sounds of the Urban Farm
February 28, 2011I have the benefits of city life alongside those of the barnyard.
Riding The Urban Trails
January 24, 2011I’m teaching my Mustang that there’s nothing to fear in the city’s streets.
Rio Turns Three
January 10, 2011Photo by Audrey Pavia Rio, my Spanish Mustang, turned 3 years old this week. As goofy as he can be, he’s been a dream come true. Since the age of 9, I have been obsessed with spotted horses. Since that same age, I’ve also been obsessed with Mustangs. So when I bought my first spotted […]
