Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Winter is Coming! Ok, that is probably my favorite quotable line from Game of Thrones. Have you heard of it? If you haven’t watched this series, I would highly recommend it. Especially if you have an Amazon Prime membership. It’s definitely worth watching. But I digress. I’m not here to share a review of Game …
A couple of years ago, I joined my first ever No Stirrups November Challenge. And when I decided to sign up, I was trying to figure out how the heck I would be able to get 12 rides in for the month. I have a full time job, and I knew I could get 8 …
I am going about this a little backward. But I am doing what I can for social distancing, and not going out to the Depot. (Home Depot). I am building jumps with what I have in my garage. And thankfully, I have a LOT of wood lying around that can be turned into horse jumps. …
Have you always wanted to have your own jumps? Or is you favorite equestrian begging you to buy a set of jumps? Have you looked into buying a set of jumps, but just can’t justify spending thousands of dollars for such a luxury? I know, I’ve been there. Which is why I decided to figure …
It. Is. Done! Our little coat closet is finished! And just in time for the holidays! My husband completed his part (the hard part) and all that was left for me to do was the finish work. To make it feel ‘done’. So this is our DIY coat closet reveal!
It’s no secret I LOVE DIY projects. I think I could re-brand myself as the DIY Equestrian. And one of the reasons I love to DIY is because it saves money. And if you have horses, you know how expensive of a hobby it can be. SO I have put together 5 DIY projects that …
I was scrolling through the internet the other day, and I found a post of a summer home tour from Designing Vibes. And this blog was a part of 30 blogs that gave a glimpse into their lives, and homes by posting summer home tours and it inspired me. It inspired me to do my …
Painting Horse Jump Rails Well I am into week 2 of my stay-cation. And I have been able to get a lot of the big projects on my to-do list complete. This means I still have time off, so now I can dedicate some time to my garage. Which means I have time to paint …
I love spray paint. The array of colors that are available at affordable prices makes it easy for people like me to change the color of anything really. And you can try out a color, and if you don’t like it you can simply buy another can (or two) and repaint your project. Updating A …
Budget and equestrian are two words that don’t really go together. Let’s face it, a horse habit is not very budget friendly. But it doesn’t always have to be so expensive. I thought I would share some of my favorite budget ideas with you that may help with your equestrian endeavor this upcoming year.
It’s Christmas Time!!!! Ok, my equestrian lifestyle has been taking a back seat to Christmas lately. But that’s because it’s Christmas time!!!! And for the past several weeks, my YouTube channel has also been more about Christmas DIY’s with a series I made called the 12 Days of Christmas DIY Projects. So I thought it …
Equestrian Style Christmas Decorations I made a pair of these a coupe of years ago. But with the constant outdoor life that they have had, they have gotten a little faded and I thought it was time to make a new pair of wreaths. And I though you might like to see how I did …
Easy And Affordable Christmas Decorating Well with the change of seasons, and less riding time means more time for inside decorating! So I thought I would share with you some very easy and affordable decorating ideas for the holiday season. And instead of jumping around the internet, and finding things that other people have done, …
If you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you know I love DIY projects. Especially when it comes to making things for my tack room. And every winter, I bring all of my tack inside my home, to protect the leather from the freezing temperatures that come every year. And this seems …
My Ear Bonnet Obsession My latest obsession in tack is ear bonnets. And from the first time I used one, I noticed a difference in the way my horse was acting when I rode him. He wasn’t flinging his head around as much, and he seemed quieter. And this wasn’t some fancy-schmanzy bonnet with sound …
How To Build Your Own Horse Jumps – Podcast Episode 22 Hello awesome equestrians! Welcome back to another podcast episode! Since we are getting into the down season for riding and working with our horses, well I am because of where I live, this is the time of year when I start building horse jumps. …
Let’s Make Squishy Rails Have you ever seen or used squishy rails, or soft poles for your jumping? Have you ever heard of them? These things are so cool! I first learned about them from the barn I was riding at for my lessons. My trainer had me go over these squishy rails, a lot. …
How To Take Epic Photos Of Your Horse We have all seen awesome photos of horses. But while most of use don’t have the ability to hire a professional photographer to come out and take pictures of our horses, that doesn’t mean you can’t take epic photos of your horse! If you have your own …
Update On Making A Riding Arena On A Budget Well way back earlier in the year, I shared with you how I was planning on making a riding arena all by myself. Well, with the help of my husband. But not hiring anything done. We were doing everything by ourselves. And I thought I would …
Organizing A Small Kitchen To Save Time And Money Well, winter has made an early appearance where I live. Which means I probably won’t be getting much riding in this week. The weather has been cold, rainy and snowy. This weekend they are forecasting 3 inches of snow Saturday, and again on Sunday. And since …
Affordable Tall Planters I have always loved tall planters flanking a front door. I find it really welcoming, and pretty to see a front door with tall planters on either side of the entry. But when I decided I wanted to buy some tall planters for my own front porch, I was shocked at the …
Dollar Store Fall Decor I love fall. Mainly, I love decorating for fall. I love the bright and vibrant colors that fall brings, along with the cooler days for working with my horses. It’s nice to be able to ride in the early evening when there is a slight chill in the air. And it …
How To DIY A Mounting Block I am super happy to be able to get back to my DIY projects. And this project is something I have been wanting to do for a while now. I say that a lot, don’t I? I guess that means I always have new ideas in my head of …
Time For Catching Up Well, while I have been sooooo busy for the past month working on the Confident Rider Challenge and a blog post every day, along with a video every day, I have neglected projects that I have been wanting to do. But I find that when I put all of my focus …
