Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Whether you’re trying to keep your horse’s coat healthy and clean or give him a show-winning shine, there are so many different horse brushes to choose from! With so many options out there, it can be hard to know which ones are best suited for the job. Luckily, I have done the research for you …
Brrrrrr…… Taking care of your horse during cold weather can be tricky, but with a few smart strategies, you can keep them warm and comfortable even when temperatures plummet. I get it. We want to make sure they are warm and cozy, too right? So here are five of my favorite tips on keeping your …
The last 6 weeks have been pretty much a whirlwind for me. I have been riding Plezant more, which take a lot of time. My heart horse Frisby, well, we had to put him down. His Cushing’s was worsening, and he got to the point where it hurt him to walk. So all he would …
As we wrap up 2022, now is the time to slow things down a bit and focus on our friends and family while we look back over the past year.I love this time of year. Spending time with my family and friends takes over as the most important time for me as the holidays approach.It’s …
Oh my goodness, I love my hobbies! And with all of the stresses of the world right now, I have even more of a need for my hobbies and my ‘me time’ more than I ever have before in my life. I have also made some small changes, and lowered my standards a bit in …
Happy Monday! Well summer isn’t over, but it does feel like it’s beginning to wind down to me. I have been hanging out with my horses a LOT for the past couple of months, thanks to a challenge I found. But thanks to that challenge, I can say that I am truly enjoying being around …
Unless you are incredibly wealthy, you get it that money is tight these days. Even for those who were relatively comfortable, the cost of everything has gone up. Which for me means finding ways to entertain myself that I can do for free. So how can you entertain yourself for free you might be wondering? …
Oh yeah, Prime Day is coming! Or I should say Prime Days are coming! Have you heard of Prim Day? If you haven’t, Prime Days, July 12th and 13th this year is a time set aside on Amazon for some really great deals. And to get you in the mood for doing a little shopping, …
About a week ago, I had a horrible dream. I dreamt that something was wrong with Plezant. I went outside because I heard a lot of whinnying coming from the barn, and I saw Plezant acting like he was in pain. It didn’t get better, in fact he got much worse. So much so that …
Winter is Coming! Ok, that is probably my favorite quotable line from Game of Thrones. Have you heard of it? If you haven’t watched this series, I would highly recommend it. Especially if you have an Amazon Prime membership. It’s definitely worth watching. But I digress. I’m not here to share a review of Game …
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 …
My Favorite Recipes: Easy Crock Pot Chili Well, Fall is here, and with the colder weather comes a change in our dinner time routine. Partly because I like the familiarity, and comfort of it, and partly because crock pot meals are just so darn easy. And we had our first official cold snap this week, …
