Just like the majority of horse owners, I fancy myself a do-it-yourself type, a tough it out type, and a scrimp on the necessities to splurge on the extras type. Nowhere was this more apparent and more misguided than my tales of winter water woes. Consider this more of a do not try this…
We’ve all seen the #barngoals pictures on social media, tagging the most beautiful barns straight out of a dream. For those lucky enough to go to Wellington, FL, you know that those barns really do exist as Wellington seems to be lined with dream barn after dream barn. On my last trip to Florida, I…
I guess you could say this is part one of what might be a two (or even three part, who knows) blog post. This is only because when it comes to finding the perfect home for your equine friend, it can be a little bit of a saga. If you aren’t lucky enough to keep…
Today, my husband and I live in Utah at 7000’ feet. We are lucky enough to have our horses living on our property. Keeping horses in a winter climate is a lot more work than my California days. Winter months bring many challenges – frozen water, icy walkways, feed, blankets, shelter, the list goes on……
The holiday festivities are behind me and the days seem so long and dismal. Even if I muster the courage to ride in the cold, I’m bored with my routine. Round and round, a canter down the long side, a few side-passes…ho hum. You get the picture. Even my poor little horse seems bored. So,…
It happens to the best of us… a nasty fall or unruly horse that leaves you doubting everything. You may begin questioning your abilities and whether you can handle your horse or not. You’re not alone! Many riders have traumatic experiences that crush their confidence, but don’t worry… You can get it back and more!…
Holiday season. For the last two weeks of the year, I don’t know about you but, it’s super hard to keep track of time. Luckily my family is small, so Christmas isn’t a super-hectic time for us and I’m not ready to run away by the end of it. This last week between Christmas and…
Or dairy. Or bread. Or alcohol. Or basically, anything else that I typically eat on an hourly basis. Yes, as you may have guessed, I am jumping on the Whole30 trend. I am doing it not to lose weight, but to just feel better and to detox my body of Goldfish, cheese, bread, cheese, sugar,…
They also play an important role in keeping your horse healthy. Omegas have several functions in our horse’s body, including keeping the immune system in balance, supporting gastrointestinal function, and protecting joints and ligaments, among other things. The key with omegas is making sure you’re not unintentionally throwing them out of balance for your horse….
Now, we are very educated in this subject because honestly, you can’t mix ignorance with 1,000 pounds of muscle and mind but we do in fact DO NOT know it all. I have always grown up with horses and riding but I did not begin my journey into starting colts until about ten years ago….
