Budget Equestrian
DIY projects and horse tack reviews for horse owners
Welcome back to yet another post in helping you to get ready for your first horse show! And now that we have our show clothes ready to go, our tack is on point, now it is time to officially go to the show! How exciting right? Your first show?!?!?! But before we go to the …
Who’s ready to go to a horse show? I know, it’s the end of horse show season, BUT I finally went to a horse show this weekend! Follow my blog with Bloglovin The world is going back to the ‘old normal’. And I am so grateful for that! One good thing is that the horse …
Oh my goodness. I cannot believe it – the horse shows are once again open to spectators! Can I just say how happy I am about this? Cue my happy dance…. via GIPHY This has been several years in the making. First, my favorite show grounds to spectate at were closed down 2 years ago. …
Spectating At Horse Shows is OK Again! ~ Well, almost…. I have been waiting and waiting and WAITING for this announcement from USEF, or US Equestrian organization. That is USEF Announces Competition Spectator Capacity for the 2021 show season! Even if I am not planning on showing at The Colorado Horse Park this summer, I …
2019 was a roller coaster for me. I had some really great things happen, and some really bad things happen too. But overall, it was just another year where things happen. Which is a lot better than nothing happening. That would b very boring! Wouldn’t you agree? And this recap is more for me than …
One thing that I struggle with is getting instruction with my riding. Over a year ago, I was able to take riding lessons with a fantastic instructor. But after having surgery, and a lot of other time commitments, I haven’t been under the supervision of an instructor. So I have been left to my own …
During early summer, Lynda and I go to the Colorado Horse Park to watch the horse shows. Every Saturday afternoon is our time to go hang out away from work, and watch the pretty ponies and incredible riders. And for the first week I was on vacation, she was too. And one week we decided …
I am not quite officially on vacation, but I’m close. I won’t consider vacation officially started until it’s the first day I don’t have to go to work. So that means Saturday evening is reserved for Lynda and I to go to the Summer in the Rockies horse show at the Colorado Horse Park. We …
The Real Cost To Show A Horse I love horse shows. Ok, I am obsessed with horse shows. Online shows, real, live horse shows. Western, Hunter-Jumper, it doesn’t matter what kind of show, I just love horse shows. And the area where I live there are a lot of horse shows. I am lucky enough …
It’s The Most Wonderful Tim Of The Year While some will argue with me that the most wonderful time of the year is Christmas time, this is my most favorite time of the year. This is the kick off week for Summer in the Rockies at the Colorado Horse Park. And although I am not …
Ribbons Ribbons Everywhere I have sort of become addicted with online horse showing. Over the past 2 months, I have accumulated a lot of ribbons. And while I made a simple display of some of the ribbons (rosettes) I know find myself with a lot more ribbons. In fact right now, I am waiting for …
I Am In Love With Online Horse Shows Yes, it’s true. I am in love with online horse shows. I get to compete in different classes, and have the chance to place in different classes. Most of the benefits of a “real” horse show without the headache and expense of getting my horses to a …
I love going to horse shows. It is something that just makes me happy, and I don’t even have to be the one showing! Just being at a show is enjoyable for me. I am sure some of you feel the same way. Being around people that share a love and passion for horses is …
