Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time for us horse owners to start planning for the fall and winter months with our horses. Now, I don’t know about you – but I love fall. This is my most favorite time of the year. And fall does bring its own set of …
This has been a very busy weekend. First, the Drifter’s Hearts of Hope Tack Sale and SHorse Showcase, and then I learned about the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society’s championship show at the horse park. All in one day! Talk about a busy weekend! I will dedicate an entire post to Drifter’s, but for this post, …
I am so excited, I feel like tomorrow is Christmas. Ok, I know that’s a bit dramatic. But I am pretty excited. Tomorrow, Saturday, September 23, 2023 is the annual tack sale and open house for my most favorite horse rescue, Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. For those of you who don’t know, both of my …
Achieving Show-Worthy Manes and Tails: BioMane Brush in Action Best Brush for Manes and Tails Over the many, many years I have had horses, I have tested and tried so many grooming items, from brushes to combs and everything in between. If there is something new out there for grooming, I have tried it. I …
Wow, what a summer! I made it a point to try and get to all of the shows at the Horse Park for the summer season. And this is the Last LEG show at the Colorado Horse Park for the summer. I am a little sad, because this means that it really is autumn, and …
Okay, so this was a complete shock to me. I knew that the Langer Shows were coming back in September, but I didn’t realize the Autumn in the Rockies horse show was starting THIS weekend! Thankfully, I remembered to find out when the show was starting. And it is NOW! The Colorado Horse Park in …
Here in Colorado, this summer hasn’t been too bad. In fact, I have ridden my new horse more this summer than I had been riding any of my other horses in the past combined. And though this is a little late to be talking about, I have been reading about how hot it has been …
We all love our groundwork, right? I mean, I do! It helps me to establish a relationship with my horse because I can pay attention to them, and they pay attention to me.Did you know you train him every time you are with your horse? From early in the morning when you are feeding him …
Horse show ribbons are more than just tokens of achievement; they symbolize the hard work, dedication, and bond between you and your horse. Instead of letting these beautiful ribbons collect dust, consider repurposing them into unique and meaningful DIY projects. If you aren’t sure how to get started, let me see if I can help …
Proper feeding is a cornerstone of equine care, directly impacting a horse’s overall health and well-being. Slow-feeding solutions have become really popular in recent years, offering a more natural and healthy approach to equine nutrition. Trust me, I know. I have been looking at all of them over the past few months. And I finally …
Holy cow, where has the summer gone? I think I blinked, and it’s almost August! Yikes! And I don’t know if you have been following my saga, but way back in May, when I brought my new horses home, I decided to partake in a challenge. I love challenges. And I found this challenge put …
There is just something so incredible about riding on a freshly groomed arena. Honestly, there is nothing like it. The way your horse seems to float through the footing and how every step feels as if there is a cushion. Honestly, it is magical. And while I might be a little dramatic in explaining it, …
