I am accumulating the number of horses I’ve started myself and I really do love starting them with my own program. We’ve all heard that not every horse is as easy to back or continue on up the levels with as the next. As my two up and comers are turning six and five this year,…
If you read my last guest blog (if not, here is a direct link so you can catch up) you may remember that Chloe was recently “jumping” raised cavaletti poles like they were cross country obstacles. After this particular ride, my trainer was talking about how she was going to exercise some of the horses…
From chocolate to bread to fruit, It’s tempting to want to feed our horses all the treats that we enjoy. And many horses aren’t picky they may very well eat anything we try to feed them. But which treats are actually safe and healthy to feed your horse? Fruits Many fruits make safe treats for…
Between the shopping, the visiting, the parties, and gift wrapping, it’s enough to stress the most even-keeled horse owner. If you consider yourself to be…well…the chillaxed type except for around the holidays you’re not alone. The holidays can be tough on horse owners. Despite our best intentions, we feel that we can’t get enough done….
Since riding isn’t always possible, why not settle for second best… watching horse movies! All equestrians have their favorite ones. It could be from your childhood or maybe a more recent film. Either way, bring out the tissues, get ready to laugh, and have an endless supply of popcorn. Horse movies have love, drama, fear,…
Holiday season is in full swing! It’s time to decorate your house with lots of red and green. Scroll on through to shop for some awesome equestrian décor and fill your abode with holiday cheer. These unique holiday stockings have beautiful intricate details that will remind you of your favorite pair of boots! Cowboy…
Anticipated whinnies when the trailer door swings open. The early autumn sun warming your face and the crisp fall air filling your lungs. The crunch of leaves under hoof. The beauty of a new trail and the excitement of what will be encountered around the next corner. The challenge and exercise of new natural obstacles…
Keeping horse(s) safe and healthy is a top priority for most owners. We do our best to ensure pastures are free from objects that could cause harm. We bring our horses in the barn during bad weather. And we haul them to the vet when they show the first signs of injury or illness. But…
Chloe may be 18 years old, but she still turns into “Winter Chloe” once the temperatures drop and the sun begins to set earlier. North Carolina is known for going from Summer to Winter in a matter of days. You will be in your sandals on a Saturday and then frantically looking for your horse…
I will try to gear the next blogs toward holiday themes. Thanksgiving is first up on the docket, so I figured this blog would be geared toward being thankful. We, as equestrians, seem to be a type of people that always strive for more. It is what pushes us to continue to better ourselves within…
