My love for horses (and coffee) has been with me since I can remember. And because of that passion, my family and I made it our business (literally) to support and supply safer alternatives for horses. We have owned, leased, sold, raised, trained, boarded and cared for about a hundred horses in my lifetime. And…
Social media and the internet make it so easy to have access to the world of horse products. There are more options than ever on the market these days but it can be quite overwhelming to know what to choose and what products really work. Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite…
A number of years ago, our senior Quarter Horse, Folly, was a neighborhood marvel. At 31 years young, Folly cantered circles around his younger pasture mates. He had no trouble keeping a steady weight on, he was neither too fat nor too thin, and his chestnut coat shone like a copper penny. Our horse neighbors…
Spending time with your horse and developing a bond can be extremely beneficial. Mutual trust and respect is formed from this extra time spent together. There’s something special about creating a genuine relationship with your horse. While it won’t happen overnight, the process can be exciting and a lot of fun. Take a walk: Try…
There is one thing every horse owner wants, and that is more time to spend with their horses instead of cleaning up after them. Making just a few small adjustments to your barn chores routine can save you a ton of time that you can spend with your horses instead. Make a Plan Find…
When I look at the interior of houses, I always notice the flooring first. I love the wide natural colored hardwood floors that are popular right now. I was recently looking at pictures of a newly renovated private barn and I realized that just like houses, my eyes were drawn to the barn aisle flooring…
I was ten when my parents decided to lease the twenty-one year old mare I’d formerly taken lessons on, and boy, oh boy, was I thrilled. You see, Lady Be Good was a one-of-a-kind horse. The kind you could put a complete novice on and know they’d be safe. The kind who never spooked—at falling…
It was a day just like any other until I remembered my horse’s Golden Birthday was coming up. I had lost track of time due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and her birthday was right around the corner! A Golden Birthday is a special, unique, once-in-a-lifetime event that occurs when you turn…
The reality is the cheapest part of owning a horse is usually the initial purchase. Horse owners have to account for stabling, feed, health and farrier care, tack, and barn equipment. These things can add up quickly, yet it doesn’t deter most die-hard equestrians. For those that dream of their very own horse, they’ll stop…
Nicer weather, Daylight Savings Time, show and trail riding season—need I say more? But this time of year can also bring its own set of problems, the most notable having to do with changes in grass. To help make your horse’s transition to spring a success, here are a few tips: 1.) Spring is a…
