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….
Hello November! I just got Chloe’s medium and heavyweight blankets down from my attic. Of course, this probably means that the South Eastern US will be hit with a heatwave, right?! Unfortunately for my early AM rides, the colder weather does appear to be here to stay. Here are a few items from RAMM Horse…
It’s a time to indulge in some of our favorite comfort foods like soups, chili, or apple pie. Our horses can enjoy the season a little more, too, with a healthy fall treat. Here are a few DIY ideas: Pumpkin Cubes (recipe modified from Cowgirl Magazine) Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 cups…
Fall is everywhere even in Arizona! The days are shorter, mornings are cooler, and baking is at an all-time high in our house. One of the biggest ways my daughters and I bond is through baking our favorite goodies. This time of year, apples are our go-to. We make applesauce, apple pies, and apple crisps!…
With colder temperatures quickly approaching, horse owners are scrambling to pull blankets out of storage or purchase new ones. The idea of their horse shivering in a field is too much to bear. Let’s step back for a minute and consider the reality of the situation… do horses even need blankets? Horses have lived without…
My mom had dabbled in the equestrian world for a while, but when I showed in interest in riding, my neighbor offered me lessons on her retired hunter jumper, a sweet older mare named Lady. The following summer, I was able to lease Lady, and my lifelong adventure with horses began. I would eventually move…
In my last blog post for Your Horse Farm, I talked about how I was gearing up for a week at Tryon International and how feeling well prepared helps to calm my intense show nerves. It has been a few years since I showed Chloe in the Jumpers at the B and C level shows,…
Leaves are showing us their brightest colors, pumpkins are piled on porches, and sweater weather is officially here! Last month I shared some fabulous fall finds for the equestrian home and today I’m sharing a stylish fall outfit for equestrians. Just layer these items with some breeches and go! HATTIE BANKS – LUCKY SHOE NECKLACE…
She’s a Whippet/hound cross; think super impulsive with a high chase instinct. I have nightmares about losing her. As my veterinarian injected the tiny microchip into her neck, I wondered why we’re not routinely microchipping horses and whether that’s something I should consider as well. We’ve all heard the stories about horses stolen right out…
