Budget Equestrian
DIY projects and horse tack reviews for horse owners
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Equestrians. And since it has been a coupe of year, I thought I would redo this list 2019! But, feel free to go back and check out that blog post. I think the ideas are still good, but I have a …
The holiday season is in full swing. As is trying to find the perfect gift for every person on our lists. And while I was at the dollar store the other day, I thought it would be fun to see if I could come up with a neat gift basket for an equestrian. The only …
Oh yeah, I did it again. Well, that is I re-upped my subscription to Heart to Horse box again. It’s been a long time since I did an unboxing of the Heart to Horse Box, so I wanted to see if anything had changed, or if the box was the same as always. So I …
I was watching the news this morning and they were talking about how Oprah has her list of favorite things for the past year. And it got me thinking. I have a lot of favorites that I have found this year, and I thought it would be fun to share The Budget Equestrians favorite things! …
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 …
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 …
DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath I have seen these on Pinterest, and real crafters are always sharing their versions of making these DIY Christmas ornament wreaths on their YouTube channels and blogs. They make it look sooooo easy! So I finally committed to making one this year. Partially because I needed another video for my YouTube …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Colliers Rip It Patch It Kit I think I have shared with you how destructive my horse Frisby is with his blankets and sheets. In fact, I have a sheet that Frisby wore one time, yes ONE TIME, and he destroyed it. And in case you were wondering what type of sheet this was, it …
Time For New Blankets? The last snow we had about 10 days ago was not our typical fall snow. It was heavy, and full of moisture. I had blanketed both of my horses in anticipation of the snow, and the blankets were saturated. You see while my horses have a stall (sort of) they prefer …
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, …
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 …
Budget Friendly Gifts For Horse Lovers Well it’s that time of year again, the time when we are on the hunt for the perfect gift for our favorite equestrians. And I thought it might be helpful if you have a horse lover in your family that you are searching for a gift idea. So I …
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 …
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 …
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 25 I don’t know about you, but I am finding that every day I get out and work with my horses it just seems normal. So even after I get home from work, I still make a point to work with at least one horse, and sometimes both of them. In …
No Riding Today Well the rains came heavy yesterday by the time I got home from work which meant, no riding for the evening. And that’s ok. My yard is happy that it decided to rain, and so is my arena. I did manage to slip and fall on my way out of Ethan’s pen. …
I have been trying to get this post up all weekend. But with so many other projects going on, it has been a challenge! But I had to share this Saddle Box with you guys, because it was really awesome! So it is time for the August Saddle Box unboxing! What Is Saddle Box If …
Heart To Horse Subscription Box Review Well, after the Saddle Box let down that I just wrote about, I am a little leery of opening another subscription box. But, I had already ordered this one, and in case you have thought about ordering one, I just had to put this review out there too. And …
July Saddle Box Unboxing Yes! It’s my most favorite time of the month, because in the mail my monthly Saddle Box came! It’s always fun to get something in the mail, especially when it isn’t a bill! I really enjoy the Saddle Box subscription. For $34.95 a month, I get a box of horse related …
