Budget Equestrian
DIY projects and horse tack reviews for horse owners
Happy September!!! I don’t know about you, but I love fall. This is the season where everything starts to slow down a bit. And honestly, I didn’t know there was a month dedicated to self care. But I am happy there is! How often do you put the needs of everyone else above your own? …
100 Things To Do With Your Horse I wrote this article way back in March. You know, when we were at the beginning of this awful pandemic. And with the threat of yet another lock down, I wanted to bring this blog post out again. Mainly because I know when thinking about being locked down …
I think the most important thing I have learned while working with Plezant over the last two weeks is consistency. And with each passing day, working with him daily is really becoming a habit. A good habit! So I wanted to share with you how to be consistent with your horse, so you can feel …
A few years ago I joined a blog hop that was started by Rhiannon at The Horse is Not Black. And while I was looking through my archive of blog posts, I thought it would be fun to update my getting summertime ready Q&A. Because I do know with certainty that one day, we will …
The Benefits Of Walking Believe it or not, you can accomplish a lot with your horse by simply walking. And this applies to leading him around, as well as being up in the saddle. Walking can improve ground manners, your physical health (as well as your horse) and also build trust for the both of …
How To Clean Horse Brushes I am not sure if you are like me, but during the summer, I am way to busy to even think about cleaning my horse brushes. There is so much to do, horses need to be worked, videos need to be made and a garden needs to be tended to. …
25 Things To Do When You Have To Stay Home I have been reading and hearing a lot about others that have to stay home because of the entire social distancing thing that is happening. I don’t want to say I wish I were able to work from home, because that is just not possible …
I have never made a blog post like this before. And some of you may love Black Friday Deals, while others are like Meh, whatever. But how about a list compiled with strictly Black Friday for Equestrians? Yes please! I love hunting for great deals, and I decided to search out as many equestrian sites …
Last Minute Christmas Stocking Stuffers Well here we are in the last few days before Christmas is here! And thankfully, there is still time to find those special little gifts to fill a stocking. And if you are needing some ideas of what to get your favorite equestrian, I thought I would help you out …
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 …
Clothing To Keep You Warm When Working With Your Horse Well we are not even officially at the first day of winter, and already I am daydreaming about the spring and summer time. But dreaming about the nicer weather won’t make it arrive any faster, and I still need to ride, and work with my …
The Heart To Horse Box For November Well, I know it is now December, but I have been meaning to get this out since November. And there were some really nice things included in the box so I really wanted to share it with you. If you have never heard of the Heart To Horse …
Shopping For Horse Stuff I love shopping for horse things. And finding a deal is even better. Which is what I wanted to share with you today. You see I got a postcard in the mail from Dover Saddlery, and it had an offer on it that I could not resist. If you spent $100, …
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 …
I Love My Exercise Ball I really do. I bought a Gold’s Gym exercise ball from Amazon for less than $20.00 a few years ago. And I have used it off and on when I would go through my getting in shape phases. Then I would deflate it and hide it away in my closet. …
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 …
All About Hay Nets Podcast Episode 21 Hello to all of you internet equestrians! If you found this podcast by accident, welcome! And to all of you who look forward to every Monday when a new podcast episode comes out, welcome back! I’m not sure how the weather is where you are, but here, overnight, …
Budget Equestrian Podcast #17 Having An Accountability Partner Last week I was super excited that my husband would want to be on my podcast. THAT was awesome. And it got me to thinking about bringing on another guest, and I want to tell you why. Life Happens If you follow my blog, Budget Equestrian.Com, you …
Budget Equestrian The Podcast Episode 16 – An Interview With A Non-Equestrian Horse Owner Hello awesome equestrians of the internet! Well today I had a really fun guest on my podcast, my husband. And the reason I wanted to do an interview with a non-equestrian horse owner is to share with you his perspective. For …
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 …
Confident Rider Challenge Day 30 Yes, it has happened! We have reached the end of the 30 day confident rider challenge!!!!! Some days went well, and others, well they were a challenge for sure. But it is done! Complete! Finito! And even though the challenge is done, by doing it, I have found new motivation …
Confident Rider Challenge Day 28 Oh my goodness, I am cutting it close this evening! I never seem to have enough time in the day, even when I get an extra day or two off from work. There is always so much to do, on a normal schedule. But then add in writing a blog …
