If you don’t have a sacrifice area for your horses already, fall is the perfect time to create one. A sacrifice area can be a small corral, a pen, or even several individual runs—an area which is “sacrificed” for the overall health of your pasture. Most grasses go dormant in colder seasons which makes grazing…
A remarkable horse will change your life. A truly extraordinary one will define it. You are the soul who has always been there for me. As much as I have watched you thrive and change over the years, you have seen the same with me. You have comforted me in my worst of days and…
Without sounding like a college infomercial, you really can turn your passion for horses into a successful career. Whether you’re a high school graduate with a burning desire to work with horses or are already established in life and need a change of pace, there’s likely a career path for you. These high-paying options won’t…
but did you know it’s actually one of the most important nutrients a horse needs? It’s true. In fact, if provided with a clean water source, the average horse will drink around 10 gallons per day. Of course, keeping that water clean can be a bit tricky. Hay, grass, feed, dirt particles, and insects…
and I don’t know about you, but I had firmly plopped myself in front of the TV at 1:30 p.m. Central time (after re-organizing programs to get the Olympic Channel) and was ready to watch the first day of dressage. You can find me in this exact spot for as much coverage as I can…
Luckily there was a good amount of advance warning and many people were able to evacuate and/or make preparations to weather the storm. Over the last few years, it seems like there has been an abundance of hurricanes, tropical storms, tornados, and wildfires, doing extreme damage one after the other. Or, perhaps I just pay…
Long days in the saddle, in the sun, catching rides and catching up with friends is what the summer show season is all about – that and maybe a ribbon or two, of course. My gelding was still new to me this summer as we ventured out to our first show of the summer. Our…
There’s nothing like a quiet trail ride, especially in the fall. However, this beautiful time can be ruined if your horse spooks and injures another horse or rider. One way to prevent this is by desensitizing your horse. Desensitizing is when you familiarize something ‘scary’ to a horse. There is a seemingly infinite number of ways to…
For example, losing or finding a new job may lead you into a move you did not expect. Or maybe, the property or farm that you have always had your eye on is for sale and now you know it’s time to purchase it. Or perhaps, even harder, the loss of a loved one prompts…
The gods have spoken! Summer is over! Starbucks is advertising their Fall drink lineup (hello, pumpkin spice!) and Target’s $1 dollar bin contains Halloween items. Okay, so it still feels like Summer…especially with the 85℉ weather we have been having here in Charlotte, NC. That does not mean, however, that now isn’t a fabulous time…
