Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Ahhhh! Where has the time gone? It feels like I blinked, and 6 weeks have passed since I had my shoulder surgery. I have my 6 week check up with my surgeon today. And I am hopeful that I get to lose the sling for good. Fingers crossed! My most important question for him is, …
This is the saddest thing. Yesterday morning around 4:00 AM, there was a devastating barn fire in Franktown, Colorado, that killed over 10 horses and injured 4 more. According to the GoFundMe, that has been set up for Eddie Soto, the lead hand at Watson Equestrian at Hidden Pines, he was able to get 4 …
It seems Black Friday has been transformed into deals all month long for November. But with Black Friday being here today. I thought I would share some of the deals I have found. Just in case you were in the hunt for the best of the best Black Friday equestrian deals for 2023. So let’s …
The holiday season is upon us! And now is the time to get your shopping done while there is time and inventory. Have you been getting sooo many emails about Christmas deals? I have! The benefit of getting your shopping done early is you have ample time and lots of sales to choose from. So …
2 weeks ago, I had surgery on my right shoulder. This means no horse riding for 3 months. Total bummer. I had planned surgery for this time of year because I knew there would be an extended downtime and no better time than winter, right? But what I hadn’t planned on was wanting to work …
I recently made a purchase from Ophena. They are the company that makes those fancy magnetic safety stirrups that I first saw at a horse show earlier this year. And before I commit to spending a LOT of money on a pair of stirrups, I wanted to buy a few less expensive things and test …
The equestrian world is no stranger to challenges and traditions that push riders to improve their skills and become better horsemen and women. “No Stirrups November” is one of those traditions that many equestrians eagerly embrace each year. However, as November rolls around, I find myself deciding not to partake in this particular challenge. Here …
Don’t you just love the name of this post? How to make your horse like you. Too great. I only say that because I don’t know how else to put it. A better way to put it is, are you wondering how to create a bond with your horse? Creating a bond or mutual respect …
I know that may sound like a silly thing to some, having a camera in your horse’s stall. And in most cases, it probably isn’t really needed. However, with the way things are nowadays, it seems like a little extra security, or the ability to check up on the outside world, is not a bad …
Ok, I know I posted an article earlier today about the really cool deals I have been finding on Amazon. But when I was showing one of my co-workers some of the awesome things that horse people like – I found even MORE cool things that I have to share with you. Will you buy …
I am sure you know by now that Amazon is having some deals – ok a LOT of deals! And I have been searching for deals that are specifically for our horses. And I am happy to report – I have found some pretty fantastic deals!Let me show you what is on sale right now …
Have you ever wanted to take riding lessons, but because of your circumstances, it just isn’t possible for you? Have you ever wondered if you could DIY your own riding lesson program on your own while you are at home? I think I have shared with you that I am a HUGE fan of riding …
