Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time for us horse owners to start planning for the fall and winter months with our horses. Now, I don’t know about you – but I love fall. This is my most favorite time of the year. And fall does bring its own set of …
I am so excited, I feel like tomorrow is Christmas. Ok, I know that’s a bit dramatic. But I am pretty excited. Tomorrow, Saturday, September 23, 2023 is the annual tack sale and open house for my most favorite horse rescue, Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. For those of you who don’t know, both of my …
Achieving Show-Worthy Manes and Tails: BioMane Brush in Action Best Brush for Manes and Tails Over the many, many years I have had horses, I have tested and tried so many grooming items, from brushes to combs and everything in between. If there is something new out there for grooming, I have tried it. I …
Here in Colorado, this summer hasn’t been too bad. In fact, I have ridden my new horse more this summer than I had been riding any of my other horses in the past combined. And though this is a little late to be talking about, I have been reading about how hot it has been …
Holy cow, where has the summer gone? I think I blinked, and it’s almost August! Yikes! And I don’t know if you have been following my saga, but way back in May, when I brought my new horses home, I decided to partake in a challenge. I love challenges. And I found this challenge put …
Welcome to the captivating world of equestrian sports, where grace, precision, and adrenaline intertwine to create a mesmerizing spectacle for the elite or uber-rich. This would be the Hunter Jumper horse show. As a spectator, stepping into the hallowed grounds of this prestigious event is an experience of what it’s like to be included, so …
With Amazon having Amazon Prime Deals going on right now, I wanted to share with you the best equestrian items on Amazon that I have found. And lately, there has been a lot of them. I am working on improving my tiny little barn. So I have been searching for things to make that process …
Prepare to seize the savings as the first day of Amazon Prime Day continues, casting its spell of irresistible deals and discounts. On this much-anticipated day, July 11th, shoppers across the globe can revel in an array of jaw-dropping offers exclusive to Amazon Prime members. As the digital marketplace behemoth presents its midsummer shopping extravaganza, …
While I had intended to go to every single week of the shows at the Colorado Horse Park for the Summer in the Rockies Horse Shows series, I fell short. So much has transpired in the past several months for me personally. It has been a whirlwind, to say the least! I lost a horse, …
I haven’t posted in a week, I think. I can’t. remember. But this is because I have been so busy for the past month, working with my 2 horses. Back in May, I found out about a company that helps to motivate riders. It’s called Ride for Success. And their tagline is so fitting – …
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 …
