Infuse Your Love of Horses Into Your Thanksgiving Celebration!
By: Brittany Bevis
The very mention of Thanksgiving conjures up visions and scents of hearty stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, freshly baked rolls, sweet pumpkin pie, and the centerpiece of the meal, a succulent golden turkey. Now that the menu is taken care of, might you be looking for a few adult libations to pair with your Thanksgiving feast? We have herded up a selection of fine horse-themed wines that will satisfy even the pickiest palate. Enjoy!
Another way to infuse your love of horses into your Thanksgiving meal this year is to pick up a pair of these rustic mason jar wineglasses.
H3 Horse Heaven Hills– a 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon by Columbia Crest- This bold, earthy wine features a cocoa finish along with hints of currant and fresh berries.
Wild Horse Unbridled– a 2012 Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara Valley- Also featuring hints of fruit like plum and cherry, the sweetness of this wine is tempered with lavender and white pepper.
Firesteed– a 2008 Pinot Noir from Williamette Valley- Raspberry, dark cherry, vanilla bean, and blackberry are among the many notes featured in this luxurious wine.
Black Stallion Estate Winery– Wine options include a 2006 Bucephalus Napa Valley Red Blend, a 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2006 Oakville Merlot, a 2008 Napa Valley Rose, a 2007 Carneros Chardonnay, a 2008 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, a 2008 Napa Valley Pinot Grigio, and a 2008 North Coast Muscat.
14 Hands– 2011 Chardonnay from Washington State- This wine if perfect for horse lovers because highlights notes of apple, pear, caramel, and spice.
Looking to give your horse a special treat for Thanksgiving? Check out this recipe for Thanksgiving Mash from Hobby Farms that includes molasses, brown sugar, carrots, apple, grain, apple juice, and bran mash.
We made several different horse treats for the holiday season with flavors like alfalfa, molasses, and peppermint.
Does your horse have his eye on that pumpkin pie you have cooling on the windowsill? Give him a taste with his own version of the sweet treat. Chunks of pumpkin can easily be substituted for apple sauce in many homemade baked treat recipes. According to the folks at EquiMed, pumpkin contain high levels of vitamin A, E, folate, and fiber, and many horses love the taste, even the seeds! Or, why not try whipping up a batch of simple oatmeal carrot crunchies with oatmeal, chopped carrots, and molasses!
Now that both human and equine are taken care of for Thanksgiving dinner, we thought it important to reflect on the reason why we celebrate this holiday. In its most simplest form, Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks for the family, friends, experiences, and even horses that make our lives truly blessed.
“A horse is like a fine glass of wine… you can’t have just one!”
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to wish you and your friends, family, and horses… a very Happy Thanksgiving!
