Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
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 …
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 …
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 …
Refreshing horse jumps and how to build horse jumps – not very difficult with a few power tools, a lot of sweat, and some paint. And I have a lot of horse jump components that need to be refreshed. This is what it looks like when you leave your horse jumps out in the elements …
Equestrian Hacks to Save Time and Money at the Barn When you have your horse at home, it’s important to make the most of your time together. First, wake up at the crack of dawn to feed your horse and muck out the stalls. Then, spend the next 12 hours riding, grooming, and bonding with …
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 …
