When you buy new riding boots, they don’t usually come with the boot trees. What is a boot tree you may be wondering? A boot tree helps to keep the shape of tall boots. And if you don’t keep boot trees in your tall boots, they will soon lose their shape, and the leg part will just fall over, because they aren’t supported. Tall boots are not cheap, however, I do have a cheap … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Adding Equestrian Style Art to Your Home
Adding an equestrian style art theme to your home isn't hard, but it takes some thought, and some time. When I am not busy working outside, I am busy inside looking for ways to add equestrian style art into my home. This is no easy task, considering my husband is not as ‘horsey’ as I am. So trying to find a balance between tasteful art for our home, as well as bringing in some … [Read more...]
Setting Goals With Horses
Setting goals is extremely important when it comes to showing horses. Horses are a very expensive hobby, no matter which way you look at it. But when you decide that you would like to begin showing, that expense gets even larger. That is where I am right now. I have two horses, and one I really want to show. I actually bought him with that idea in the back of my head, and that … [Read more...]
My Ebates Review…. Should You Use it?
If you have been on the internet for any length of time, I am sure you have seen or read somewhere about Ebates. This time of year they are also really beginning to make sure everyone knows about it because the holiday shopping period is coming up fast! … [Read more...]
How To Make A Horse Boot Hanger
There is just something magical about opening up the door to the tack room, and seeing every item in its place. And even though I would like to say that is how it is every time I walk into mine, it isn’t. I always start out organized, but then things happen, I get busy, too many projects to do, and before I know it, my tack room looks more like a teenager’s bedroom. … [Read more...]
30 Day Blogging Challenge – Day One – Family Life
I haven’t been blogging for very long, in comparison to most of the popular bloggers out there. I decided to challenge myself, and join a challenge group to blog for 30 days in a row! It seems a little daunting, starting here on a crisp Saturday morning, but I am hopeful that in the 30 days that follow I will have a ton of information for all of you to look back on, and maybe I … [Read more...]
How To Build A Brush Box For A Horse Jump
Building a brush box for a horse jump is a little time consuming, but is so worth it! Having your own set of jumps requires many different components in order to get your horse used to seeing different jumping elements. The brush box is an excellent filler to add to your collection. It doesn’t matter if you ride hunters or jumpers. The idea is getting your horse used to … [Read more...]
The 10 Things you Need For Your Jumping Arena
There are 10 things you really need to have to make the most of your jumping arena. If you plan to jump with your horse there is a lot of equipment you will need. If you have an endless supply of money, or have recently won the lottery, congratulations! But even if you are not extremely wealthy, it’s ok, you can still have a nice area and all of the equipment you will need to … [Read more...]
