Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Tis the season for finding the perfect gift! So let me share with you 9 practical equestrian gift ideas any horse owner would be thrilled to receive. The quest to find the perfect gift for a horse lover can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. I know the feeling – that familiar frustration of wandering …
Balancing the time you spend with your horse to achieve your goals while ensuring your horse is not overstimulated is necessary for a healthy and productive relationship. Did you know that your horse thinks about things differently than you do? This is why we don’t always get the results we are looking for when we …
Understanding horse body language is an important tool for every horse owner and rider to learn. Horses, like many animals, communicate primarily through non-verbal cues, expressing their emotions and intentions without uttering a single word. From the flick of an ear to the swish of a tail, each movement carries a message. By learning to …
Well, doesn’t the headline just grab your attention? I bet it does if you are looking for your own horse property. And if I were a realtor, I think I would have that as the opening line to the property listing. As it is, this is my next-door neighbor’s house, and it was recently (about …
Bring On the Summer! I, for one, am beyond excited for summertime! Summer brings warm weather, long rides, lots of outside barn time, and unfortunately, flies. These pests are more than just an annoyance. They can cause significant discomfort and even health issues for horses. Choosing the right fly spray is essential to keep your …
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 …
With Amazon having Amazon Prime Deals going on right now, I wanted to share with you the best equestrian items on Amazon that I have found. And lately, there has been a lot of them. I am working on improving my tiny little barn. So I have been searching for things to make that process …
Brrrrrr…… Taking care of your horse during cold weather can be tricky, but with a few smart strategies, you can keep them warm and comfortable even when temperatures plummet. I get it. We want to make sure they are warm and cozy, too right? So here are five of my favorite tips on keeping your …
The last 6 weeks have been pretty much a whirlwind for me. I have been riding Plezant more, which take a lot of time. My heart horse Frisby, well, we had to put him down. His Cushing’s was worsening, and he got to the point where it hurt him to walk. So all he would …
How could something so small generate the worthiness of writing a blog post about it? Well, after many years of searching for the perfect hoof pick, and using others that I thought worked great, I have finally found the ultimate hoof pick. And it costs $2.49! I think that’s worthy of a review, what do …
Oh. My. Goodness. Dealing with Springtime mud can be a pain. It never fails. I have a hard day at work, and all I want to come home and ride my horse. I want to forget about everything that happened at work, and have all of the stressful cares replaced with fun, and happy thoughts. …
A few weeks ago, I shared a video of how I turned a Husky Tool Box into a massive First Aid Station. And while I was editing the video, I thought about talking about all of the things I have in said first aid kit. But if I did that, my video would have been …
