A new wave of natural horse care has taken our world by storm. Horse owners are looking for healthy alternatives to cure mental and physical ailments. It could be anxiety or nervousness, perhaps sore muscles or lack of appetite. One thing is for certain horses are never short on problems. So, what are these savvy…
Even my granddaughter Gretchen read more books than I ever did. As time went on my husband and I were able to take some trips-and in that bit of leisurely time I started to read a few books. Luckily, I happened upon a couple of good ones that held my very short span of…
It’s all about horses. For over 30 years, I have watched the horse industry and the changes that occur. Trends come and go, disciplines can sometimes grow into a wider range of acceptance and new breeds never cease to amaze me. But one facet of our industry is starting to become concerning. When I speak…
Horse girls are practical. They aren’t overly fussy about their nails, hair, or make-up, and they don’t have a fit if their expensive jeans get a little dirty at the barn. But this doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate nice things. Give a horse girl chocolate or roses, and she’ll probably be just fine with that….
Just like the majority of horse owners, I fancy myself a do-it-yourself type, a tough it out type, and a scrimp on the necessities to splurge on the extras type. Nowhere was this more apparent and more misguided than my tales of winter water woes. Consider this more of a do not try this…
We’ve all seen the #barngoals pictures on social media, tagging the most beautiful barns straight out of a dream. For those lucky enough to go to Wellington, FL, you know that those barns really do exist as Wellington seems to be lined with dream barn after dream barn. On my last trip to Florida, I…
I guess you could say this is part one of what might be a two (or even three part, who knows) blog post. This is only because when it comes to finding the perfect home for your equine friend, it can be a little bit of a saga. If you aren’t lucky enough to keep…
Today, my husband and I live in Utah at 7000’ feet. We are lucky enough to have our horses living on our property. Keeping horses in a winter climate is a lot more work than my California days. Winter months bring many challenges – frozen water, icy walkways, feed, blankets, shelter, the list goes on……
The holiday festivities are behind me and the days seem so long and dismal. Even if I muster the courage to ride in the cold, I’m bored with my routine. Round and round, a canter down the long side, a few side-passes…ho hum. You get the picture. Even my poor little horse seems bored. So,…
It happens to the best of us… a nasty fall or unruly horse that leaves you doubting everything. You may begin questioning your abilities and whether you can handle your horse or not. You’re not alone! Many riders have traumatic experiences that crush their confidence, but don’t worry… You can get it back and more!…
