They’ve always been a part of my life, and at the moment, I have two house cats as well as four living my barn. One of those barn cats is a very recent addition. In fact, he showed up a few weeks ago completely out of the blue. The little guy is skittish, but with…
Our winter is far from over but the days are getting longer which has me dreaming of warmer temperatures and morning rides out on the trail. Longer days also mean my horses are starting to shed. I don’t clip my horses simply because, in a harsh climate like ours, I believe their natural coat is…
February is a month filled with love. It’s no surprise that it’s dubbed the National Wedding Month. Couples all across the world celebrate their unconditional love for one another. Cupid is busy aiming his arrow as brides and grooms get ready for their special day! Planning a wedding is no easy feat. It’s a quick…
Valentine’s Day is here! Every year on February 14th, people celebrate their love for one another. Couples exchange gifts, little ones trade cards, and parents surprise their children with stuffed animals. Unfortunately, some may feel left out on this holiday. You don’t have to feel alone though, especially if you own a horse. I’m here…
There are many reasons why such as low breeding populations and the societal shift away from horses for transportation and work uses. The Livestock Conservancy is a non-profit organization that has been working for over 40 years to spread awareness about over 150 heritage and historic breeds across 11 different species of livestock in varying…
I am a planner and therefore I am already thinking about what I need to make sure is packed in the show trunk and grooming box. You can’t be Hamster’s manager without being prepared at all times, right?! 🙂 My trunk and grooming box are organized into two different parts. One part is for horse…
But before you build, it’s important to be thorough in your planning. After all, once the barn is built, changes might be difficult (and not to mention, expensive) to make. Though everyone’s idea of a “dream barn” may be different, here are a few considerations to keep in mind during your planning process. 1.) Build…
I’d like to take a moment to bring to light the fact the mental health has as much of an impact on our lives as our physical health if not more. I believe talking about this needs to be as normalized as possible. Extensive research has been done showing the positive effects horses have on…
Stress, it’s everywhere! Horses (and even people) can feel it on a daily basis. It’s a way to cope with various challenges that are presented. These ongoing trials can make your horse suffer physically and mentally. Horses usually exhibit certain indicators that they’re dealing with a stressor. In order to help them, you’ll need to…
We cleared the acreage last year with the help of our neighbor who loaned us his small excavator for the job. We now have an open meadow with a few trees here and there to provide shade for our horses on hot summer days. I can’t wait to watch our horses grazing just outside our…
