Budget Equestrian
DIY projects for barn, tack room and even your home
Have you ever wanted to take riding lessons, but because of your circumstances, it just isn’t possible for you? Have you ever wondered if you could DIY your own riding lesson program on your own while you are at home? I think I have shared with you that I am a HUGE fan of riding …
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 …
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 – …
Oh the air is crisp and the days are getting short. The spookiest day of the year is behind us, which can only mean one thing…. It’s time for No Stirrups November!
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 …
No Stirrups November continues! And finding the time to ride….well, that can prove to be a challenge! I should really call this post making the time to ride. Because we all have the same amount of time each and every day. We all have 24 hours every single day. But how we use those 24 …
Happy November 15th! How is your weather where you are riding? I have to say it has been relatively warm here in Colorado, thankfully! But it’s still nearly dark when I get home which means I have to have an alternative light source if I plan on getting all 10 of my No Stirrup sessions …
Happy November 3rd! And welcome back to day number 3 in the No Stirrups November challenge! Did you ride yesterday? Did you do any no stirrup riding? If you were able to ride yesterday, or the day before, good job! You got in your very first no stirrups ride! Yay you! And if you didn’t, …
Ok, it is officially here, No Stirrups November is here! But what does that mean? Does it mean every ride is without stirrups? Or is it just 5 minutes of riding without stirrups? It is whatever you want it to be! But to get started, if you have never done this for an extended time …
Are you ready for November???? I am! Are you ready for a fantastical No Stirrups November challenge???? I am! And I am ready to present the challenge to you, today! So ready or not, here comes November. And along with the, a new challenge! And this challenge is legit. Not only have I prepared a …
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? …
