I am definitely never one to keep up on fads. Happy to report, half the time I’m about a year behind the times before I catch up. I am neither pro or con for the whole, take your stirrups away for a whole month. As with everything that happens in our society, a good idea…
The title of this blog post should probably say “weekends” plural because ever since I got my hands on this beautiful bag, it hasn’t left my side! The Tucker Tweed Tryon Travel bag was the perfect size for my long weekend at the horse show and what a bonus that the nylon material wiped clean because… you know… horse…
We all strive to be the best rider we can be. It’s what pushes us to train and ride more frequently. There are books, magazines, videos, and online resources that direct us on our journey from beginner to advance rider. We study professional trainers and some may even take lessons. While it’s hard to reach…
But what some may not know is just how important it is. Often times, we pay more attention to bagged feeds than forage, but the truth is, hay is just as important, if not more so, than those concentrates. With that said, here are five little known facts about horse hay: #1 When fed at…
Long before saddles, riders spend their days bareback. In fact, many people use the saddle and reins as a crutch. Leaving your saddle behind can be one of the fastest ways to develop your riding skills. On top of physical benefits you’ll also enjoy a deeper communication with your horse. Don’t cheat yourself any longer;…
I have spoken to many people who claim to be very well educated when it comes to horses, but the moment they refer to “breaking horses” or “breaking colts” I am automatically turned off and have lost interest in whatever they say next. I am in no way a professional when it comes to training horses,…
We all have a spooky horse story. Not all of them involve high winds and horse antics. In fact, one of our most memorable trail rides was on a beautiful sunny day in August. The day was calm without so much as a gentle breeze to stir a fallen leaf, let alone bring trees down….
I may be crazy, but as much as I love the colors, the beautiful brown ‘season’ here in Ohio, pulls on my heartstrings. Something stirs in me, extra outside work slows down and gives me time to reflect on what is ahead. The beautiful silhouette of intricate bare trees, the gold of dried grasses…
10. Pony 4 Sale We have all seen this costume before but every time it makes you laugh. With the help of a brace (which let’s be honest everyone has an old brace in their closet) and the cute sign, this costume is a winner in our books! 9. The Starbucks Frappuccino For all…
And while bute does, indeed, reduce inflammation and increase comfort, there are several drawbacks to using this drug, especially on a regular basis. As an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), bute works by inhibiting a class of enzymes known as COX enzymes. In turn, this helps to reduce inflammation, but it can also adversely affect kidney…
