Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Horse owners spend an average of $2,000 on tack and equipment. And for a lot of us thrifty equestrians, we can stretch that $2,000 into a LOT of tack and equipment we need for our horses. I mean, how can you pass up a ‘lot of horse tack’ when you get it for $50? I …
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!
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 …
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 …
Get Ready For Drifter’s Tack Sale! IT’S COMING! MAY 4,2024! Oh, my goodness, am I excited? You know I am! Drifter’s Hearts of Hope is having a tack sale! I had so much fun at the last tack sale that I went to in September – I think it was September? But it was so …
I have been neglecting my Equestrian YouTube channel, The Budget Equestrian, lately. This is mostly because I have been putting my focus on my other YouTube channel, The DIY Diva. But while I was pursuing through the equestrian videos, I came across an ‘equestrian hacks’ video that caught my attention. And not in a good …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
