Before you can blink it will be Christmas. So it’s practically the New Year, right? That means spring is right around the corner. If only I actually had that level of optimism. Summer is in the rearview and all those sun shiny days will become just a memory before you know it. Though you may…
you have been researching for what feels like ages, you are nervous about the new responsibility and their personality, but you are overjoyed about finally owning a horse! I have been riding for a long time but about 1 year ago I bought my first horse Daisy. She is a 7 year old Tennessee walking…
I can go further; have you ever worked your ponies, yearlings, foals, green horses, problem horses, students, children or even an adult that needs to build confidence in a round pen? 🙂 The endless help of a round pen can be a Godsend. The first time I really started to use a round pen was…
The secret to a long and successful career for your horse begins with cross-training. Human athletes recognize just how great it can be for the mind and body. Your sport horse is no different! They can experience improved stamina, strength, coordination, and soundness. It doesn’t stop there! What is cross-training? Riders branch out into other…
We were unfortunate with weather and our mini event got knocked down to a combined training. Once everyone got past their lost cross country phase, merely because we decided on this show for cross country, we refocused and kept on. It was a good way to end the season as both riders had rounds to…
It is so not fair, right?! It is amusing how we do not hesitate to spend money on all the maintenance that goes into keeping our horses happy and healthy, but yet we bulk at treating ourselves to a similar treatment. When Chloe gets her routine chiropractic sessions, I am always so jealous of her!…
If you don’t have a sacrifice area for your horses already, fall is the perfect time to create one. A sacrifice area can be a small corral, a pen, or even several individual runs—an area which is “sacrificed” for the overall health of your pasture. Most grasses go dormant in colder seasons which makes grazing…
A remarkable horse will change your life. A truly extraordinary one will define it. You are the soul who has always been there for me. As much as I have watched you thrive and change over the years, you have seen the same with me. You have comforted me in my worst of days and…
Without sounding like a college infomercial, you really can turn your passion for horses into a successful career. Whether you’re a high school graduate with a burning desire to work with horses or are already established in life and need a change of pace, there’s likely a career path for you. These high-paying options won’t…
but did you know it’s actually one of the most important nutrients a horse needs? It’s true. In fact, if provided with a clean water source, the average horse will drink around 10 gallons per day. Of course, keeping that water clean can be a bit tricky. Hay, grass, feed, dirt particles, and insects…
