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Hey there, fellow horse lovers! 👋 Today, I want to share a not-so-great shopping experience I’ve had recently. If you’re thinking about ordering from State Line Tack or Horse.com (spoiler alert: they’re the same company), you might want to read this first!
Have you ever wanted to know the grooming secrets of the top show grooms? When you watch a beautifully groomed hunter or jumper horse gliding effortlessly around the show ring, it’s easy to be mesmerized by their gleaming coat, perfectly braided mane, and overall polished appearance. You may not see the countless hours of meticulous …
Summer in the Rockies week 5 is just about complete. And my friend Lynda and I woke up early Saturday morning to get to the showgrounds. With the temperature forecasted to be about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the show management planned ahead and had the Grand Prix first thing in the morning. For the past week, …
There is just something oh so beautiful about a thick, tangle-free, and flowing horsetail. And I, for one, enjoy brushing my horse’s tails. But is this a bad thing? Some say yes. They say you should NEVER brush your horse’s tail. They will shout it from their rooftop! When it comes to grooming horses, one …
Whoops! My recap of the Summer in the Rockies Week 4 is really late coming out. But holy cow, have I been busy at home. Summer is definitely in full swing and I never have enough time to get everything done that I want to. And although this week’s horse show post is late, I …
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 …
If you are looking for a highlight recapping the incredible Summer in the Rockies Horse Show series from LEG Horse Shows, this is for you! I have been visiting the Colorado Horse Park every year for the last 7 or 8 years to watch these fantastic shows. And so far, this year seems to be …
The first week of the Colorado show series, Summer in the Rockies, has ended. And I was able to be there for classes on Saturday. Well, it was last Saturday that I went. And I wanted to provide a recap of some of the classes for that day. Or I should say I wanted to …
I am always looking for ways to improve my horses’ health and ensure they are as comfortable as possible. And because of this, I recently found a supplement I wanted to try for my 17 year old Quarter Horse gelding, Jesse. It’s from 100X Equine, and it’s called Osteo-Max. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Well, …
I cannot believe it’s finally here! The Summer in the Rockies series of horse shows has officially kicked off! This is so exciting, and for me, it officially starts summertime in Colorado. From June 12, 2024, through July 24, 2024, there are horse shows at the Colorado Horse Park. Color me happy!
Life with rescue horses is always an adventure. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we welcomed Jesse and Al-Capony into our family. These two wonderful horses came to us from Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, a horse rescue that has given countless horses a second chance at life. Over the past year, …
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 …
