Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Building a respectful and trusting relationship with your horse is fundamental to a successful partnership. Earning a horse’s respect requires consistency, understanding, and effective communication. It won’t happen overnight, but if you are consistent with your actions with your horse, you can partner with your horse. Curious to know more? I hope so! Let me …
You might wonder, what is the 5-Hour Rule, and how can this help me be a better rider? First, we have to understand the 5-Hour Rule for Mastering a Skill. The 5-Hour Rule is a simple concept that involves dedicating one hour per day, or five hours per week, to deliberate practice and learning in …
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 …
Horse shows are vibrant events filled with energy, elegance, and action, making them fantastic opportunities for photography. However, capturing the perfect shot at a horse show can be challenging due to the fast-paced nature of the events and the dynamic movements of the horses and riders. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a beginner, these …
The middle of May means it is time for the summer horse shows at Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado. And I could not be happier! This is the kick-off to summer for me. And even though summertime means a busy time, I wouldn’t change it for the world! I was lucky enough to be …
Having an organized tack room can help you in so many ways. I have put together 10 helpful tips to help you get your tack room organized once and for all! A few months ago, I was so excited. I thought I was going to get to start riding again. Unfortunately, when I went to …
The Best of the Best Shedding Tools for 2024 – Shedding season is here! I am so happy about that. But I am not happy that it snowed last night. That is ok, though. Because it is warm enough that I can spend a little extra time getting the winter hair remnants off of both …
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 …
Oh yeah, it seems like spring is really here! Well, it is for the weekend anyway. And I’ll take it! And my riding arena is in some serious need of attention. Getting a riding arena ready for spring isn’t hard if you have the right tools. And that is what I wanted to share with …
I need a new riding helmet. I have had my One K Defender for over 5 years now, which means it is time to replace it. I haven’t been riding yet, but I anticipate when I can get back in the saddle. Sadly, that won’t be until May 1st. That is a Wednesday, in case …
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!
Happy Ground Hog Day! I know, it’s a silly tradition. But as a horse person, I anticipate this day every February. Why, you ask? Well, Ground Hog Day is the day that we are told if it will be an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter. And every year, by February, I am …
