June 11th marks the official 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II but it also marks the 83rd anniversary of her love affair with corgis! A Corgi, short for The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, is a cattle herding dog breed which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. In living memory, no world leader has been as widely identified with a […]
Cats of the Costa Del Sol – Torremolinos, Spain
In Torremolinos, Spain, the sun shines brightly, on average, 320 days of the year. This glamorous resort town in Costa del Sol, which is now a favorite spot for a wild (some say “hedonistic”) crowd, was once a small fishing village. Today it boasts luxury beachfront hotels, world-class restaurants and, of course, beautiful sandy beaches. […]
The United Kingdom
Dog Save The Queen Dodging Quarantine rules in the UK England has long held a reputation for its strict policy regarding the import of domesticated animals. In the past, a six-month (and sometimes even longer) quarantine period was required, which made travel with pets not only difficult, but nearly impossible. On December 11, 2002 however, […]
John Drysdale’s My Love Unleashed: A Dog’s Gift of Comfort and Cheer
[First] on the continent of Africa and then throughout Europe, the dog delighted and seduced the merry photographic eye of John Drysdale. This African-born British photographer has been studying and photographing dogs – celebrating their rich personalities, venerating their intelligence and large-heartedness – for decades. His patience and playfulness, his endless capacity for joy and […]
… And They’re Off! The Best Of Horseracing!
Horse racing is something of a cultural phenomenon. Steeped in a rich history, we offer you a glimpse of several different races as well as an introduction to some of the most impressive thoroughbred rescue organizations and retirement homes. What: New Market Where: Newmarket, England Who: British Royals Newmarket is the home […]
AF Books – The Latest Summer Reads to Take to the Beach!
Almost a Whisper: A Holistic Approach to Working With Your Horse By Sam Powell with Lane Carter (Alpine Publications) Listening seems to be a forgotten art these days,” says Zen horseman Sam Powell. In an effort to raise awareness, Powell travels the country introducing novice and veteran horsemen alike to his technique, Teaching by Asking. “You can’t make a horse do anything,” Powell asserts, “but you can […]