Budget Equestrian
DIY projects and horse tack reviews for horse owners
Ok, I know, I have just one more post in my series of Going to Your First Horse Show. But I was just so excited to share this with you, that I had to write it, and put it out there! And this is something I have been trying to get done for a while …
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? …
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. …
With the stay at home order still in place, and now extended in Colorado, I decided to make the most of my down time and create some fun craft projects that have been in my mind. This is one of the ways I try to keep myself busy when I can’t be riding. Instead of …
There are so many things that need to get done every day. If you are like me, you may find yourself struggling to find the time to ride your horse. Many of us have a lot of different things to juggle in our busy lives. We have horses, but we also have a full time …
Real riding challenge day 8 is getting Frisby back into the arena, and working on flatwork! I’m a huge fan of flatwork honestly. Because before you can do the bigger things that we all want to do with our horses, you have to have strong skills on the flat. And it is also a great …
If you read my Summer Home Tour – Equestrian Style blog post, you saw some pictures of our barn, and the new paddocks we made. But if you were wondering how we did it, keep reading.
Well since winter is holding on I decided to do an inside project for today’s blog post, and video. I haven’t made stall sings for a while, and it’s an easy project. So I thought I would walk you through how I make a stall name plate (or sign) for my horses. This is a …
New Year = New Goals Happy 2019!!!! All of the Christmas decorations are put away, and the house (and stalls) are clean. So all that is left to do is plan for the upcoming year. And I do have a big plan for 2019. Well, lots of big plans actually. But the biggest of the …
Budget and equestrian are two words that don’t really go together. Let’s face it, a horse habit is not very budget friendly. But it doesn’t always have to be so expensive. I thought I would share some of my favorite budget ideas with you that may help with your equestrian endeavor this upcoming year.
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
Update On Making A Riding Arena On A Budget Well way back earlier in the year, I shared with you how I was planning on making a riding arena all by myself. Well, with the help of my husband. But not hiring anything done. We were doing everything by ourselves. And I thought I would …
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 …
Online Horse Shows Hello awesome equestrians of the internet! I am happy to say that I have made it through the Confident Rider challenge. THAT was a challenge! But it is done, and I can get back to my normal schedule of 3 videos and blog posts a week. This is good, because it gives …
Confident Rider Challenge Day 29 Oh yes, day 29 in the challenge! One more day, just one more day! And today is one I have been thinking about for a while, for myself personally. And everyone is different and has their own personal struggles. For whatever reason, mine is cantering for the first time. But …
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 …
Confident Rider Challenge Day 24 When I started this challenge, I did it with the intention to try and gain more confidence in the saddle. I was already pretty confident on the ground working around my horses. But in the saddle, my confidence was lacking. And now, 24 days into the challenge I can honestly …
