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September 29, 2024 by Lisa

Unlocking the Grooming Secrets of Top Show Grooms

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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 …

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June 6, 2024 by Lisa

Horses Speak Without Words: How to Interpret Their Body Language

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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 …

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February 4, 2024 by Lisa

Early Spring Huh? Sure it is….

Waiting for an Early Spring

Maybe the groundhog was confused. Or maybe I think it should be spring automatically after Ground Hog Day. Whatever the case might be, my thoughts of awesome springtime-like weather were a little too early. Because this is definitely NOT spring like weather!

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September 22, 2023 by Lisa

Tack Sale for an Awesome Cause – Drifter’s Hearts of Hope

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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 …

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June 18, 2023 by Lisa

Transforming Your Horse Pens: Tackling Mud and Creating a Solid Foundation

How to Prevent Muddy Horse Pens

Welcome back, budget-minded equestrians! If you’re like me, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with muddy horse pens, especially during rainy seasons. And right now, where I live, it is raining like it never has before. And with all that rain, my horse pens have never looked worse. So let me show …

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June 11, 2023 by Lisa

Getting Your Horse Property Ready: A Guide to Bringing Your Equine Companion Home

Getting Your Horse Property Ready for Horses

It’s finally happening, I’m bringing my horses home! And making sure the property is safe for them is priority number one for me. If you have ever had your horses at your home, you know how much fun this can be. If you are thinking about it or have just recently moved to a place …

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Hi! I’m Lisa. I started The Budget Equestrian to share what I’ve learned about owning and caring for horses. If there is a budget way to do something with horses – I’ve tried it!
I’ve spent my whole life around horses, and I have recently adopted a Quarter Horse gelding named Timon and a little pony named Pumbaa. You can learn more here. Thank you for stopping by, and happy horsekeeping!

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