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 …
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 …
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!
Brrrr……it is definitely wintertime in Colorado! So much cold and snow. I cannot wait for this wintertime weather to be gone. Bring on the longer days and warmer temperatures! Monday, January 8, 2024 Well, this has been a fun day. An inch of snow turned into about 6 inches of blowing and drifting snow. My …
January 5, 2024 I am so glad it’s Friday. With this being my first almost full week back to work, it was a lot. Hopefully, this will get easier. And one thing I am really looking forward to is my vacation, which is coming up beginning January 29th. I have never looked so forward to …
My Journey Into the World of Dressage Happy New Year! It is a new year, which means it is time for some new goals. And this year, I have a few goals I want to achieve. How about you? Do you do any goal-setting or planning for the new year? I have several big goals …
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 …
I recently made a purchase from Ophena. They are the company that makes those fancy magnetic safety stirrups that I first saw at a horse show earlier this year. And before I commit to spending a LOT of money on a pair of stirrups, I wanted to buy a few less expensive things and test …
The equestrian world is no stranger to challenges and traditions that push riders to improve their skills and become better horsemen and women. “No Stirrups November” is one of those traditions that many equestrians eagerly embrace each year. However, as November rolls around, I find myself deciding not to partake in this particular challenge. Here …
Ok, I know I posted an article earlier today about the really cool deals I have been finding on Amazon. But when I was showing one of my co-workers some of the awesome things that horse people like – I found even MORE cool things that I have to share with you. Will you buy …
Have you ever wanted to take riding lessons, but because of your circumstances, it just isn’t possible for you? Have you ever wondered if you could DIY your own riding lesson program on your own while you are at home? I think I have shared with you that I am a HUGE fan of riding …
Oh my goodness, this was so exciting. I have been meaning to post my video and the treasures that I found, but time has gotten away from me! So I am FINALLY sharing all of the treasures and the excitement of the open house that was held at Drifter’s a few weeks ago. And this …
