Cold weather, muddy paddocks, and frozen water tanks aren’t exactly pleasant to deal with, but we suck it up because we love our horses. Right? Since we really have no choice but to contend with winter, here are a few barn hacks which can make horsey chores and cold weather riding a little more manageable:…
Starbucks has rereleased their infamous peppermint-flavored mocha, chocolate bars with added peppermint extract is all around us, candy canes are found in every supermarket, and those Bob’s Sweet Stripes soft peppermint candies are lingering in every grocery store (and my tack room). Peppermint is a hybrid between wintergreen and spearmint making its delicious taste irresistible…
Many people travel during the holidays. It can be nerve-wracking to leave your horse behind. They depend on you for so much. If you board your horse, it may be no problem to travel for an extended period of time. For those that keep their horses in their backyard, they’ll need a horse sitter! It…
Most horses are well-equipped for winter. Let them grow a warm, fuzzy coat, give them plenty of hay, make sure they have access to shelter and unfrozen water, and they usually do just fine. However, during the coldest months of the year, older horses may lose body condition and struggle with arthritis or general unthriftiness….
Just kidding. I have none! As someone that takes quite a few pictures with horses for my equestrian lifestyle blog, you would think that I really did have some pointers. I don’t. Today I attempted to take a picture for the cover page of my 2nd annual Horse Glam + Friends Holiday Gift Guide. I…
For one, they don’t sleep all night like most of us do. And of course, many people know that, unlike us, horses can sleep while standing—all thanks to the ‘stay apparatus’ in their forelegs as well as a locking mechanism in their stifles. But here are a few more interesting facts you may not know…
My ‘stocking stuffers for equestrians’ list is back for a second year. The holidays will be here before we know it so here are some fun gift ideas. 1. A Stitch in Stride – Equestrian mixed media art by Karina Harris. Beautiful creations using paint and embroidery stitch. Custom orders are available! Start at $18.95 2. The…
There’s nothing quite like a good book and cup of coffee. Equestrians like their books just like anyone else. We grew up reading fictional stories about little girls and their ponies. And in adulthood, we turned to inspiring tales of famous horses. These fictional and nonfictional stories made us laugh, cry, jump with joy, and…
Many dedicated trail riders saddle up year-round. You’ll catch them riding on the hottest days in summer and coldest months of winter. Even if you’re not a diehard, trail riding can still be dangerous. The most beautiful of days can quickly turn sour with rain, a loose shoe, or a deer jumping out. Make sure…
but there are some ways we can lean into and embrace this season. Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is the Danish concept of coziness and is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” Here are some ways we can incorporate hygge with horses….
