Saturday, July 3, 2010

Happy Independence Day, America!


To all of our American readers, this blog post is for you. Happy Fourth of July!
"In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States." - Wikipedia

I'd like to show you some of the way's the Fourth of July is celebrated across America within the equestrian lifestyle. Let's take a look!


The Great American Barn Originally Uploaded on Flickr by; WoodleyWonderWorks



Patriotic Barn Originally Uploaded on Flickr by: MollyPop



A Barn Located in Boone County West Virginia; Photograph by Teresa Perdue.

"This photograph of a barn owned by the late Earl Graley of Emmonds in Boone County has garnered several awards.

The flag on the barn was painted by Ann Wilkinson and her husband Matt, in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. The photograph was taken by Teresa Perdue of Ashford, Mr. Graley's daughter. The photograph first appeared in the wonderful West Virginia magazine's May 2002 Eidition; and was later published by Country Living Magazine; Woman's Day Magazine; Parade Magazine ("Barn in the U.S.A"); and Photographer's Forum Magazine. The photograph was also used in publications published by the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and the Coal Valley News. Ann Wilkinson is Teresa Perdue's niece and Mr. Graley's granddaughter
." - Boone County, WV.


Fourth of July Carousel Horse by; Marysue Griffin

And lets not forget...



The 2010 Winter Games Olympic Team Uniform. Now this is..chic.

Happy Fourth of July U.S.A!

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