Being at home with the kids has its ups and down, but mostly I enjoy being with the kids. I wanted to be the one who raised them, I didn't want someone else taking care of them, seeing their firsts, or teaching them the[...]
Before children, I took for granted being able to get my hair cut. Now, wow, what a luxury. I actually hate getting my hair done, it takes too long and I nearly always don't like the results, but it is necessary. My hair starts to look pretty ratty and gross if I go longer than a year without a hai[...]
It took my mom asking me why I haven't blogged in a while to realize I haven't blogged in a while. Thanks for checking in, Mom! Yes, it has been a while. I'm sorry for the silence. I usually have way more to say. The short answer of where I've been is: I haven't done much with the horses rece[...]
I am on Instagram a lot. I like visuals, and it's the perfect platform for me. I keep seeing this over and over again, usually on those accounts that "feature" other user's photos, but also on businesses, like @theecofriendlyhorse. "DM for Credit" They found a picture they liked, decide[...]
Life on the farm is always busy. (Just keep boarding, it's so much easier.) But it's amazing how much I can get done when I just dedicate a few hours here and there to it. "And when the morning work is done, our farm friends will have so much fun." - From a board book I've read the baby about 50 mi[...]
A shadow across the land. A breeze of cool mist. The sound of swift feet. That is me, for I am the Weed Hunter. For too long have weeds plagued my fields. As horses rip the grass down to the dirt around them, they remain strong. I have watched them, their giant cabbage leaves ma[...]
Would you like to own a racehorse? It may be more possible than you think. Do you own a thoroughbred? You're halfway there! The National Steeplechase Associate would actually like you to consider it. They have a campaign called Go Jump Racing with the aim to increase participation among horses a[...]
With a new movie coming, Dream Alliance is being thrust into the spotlight again. A horse, bred and raised in a former mining village in Wales and owned by working class owners, somehow ended up winning the Welsh Grand National, and competing in some of the greatest steeplechases in the world. It w[...]
Everyone knows the Kentucky Derby - all the horses run around a big circle, women wear hats, and eventually, a winner is declared. Also, one of the horses wins the race. But lesser known to the general public are steeplechase races, which are run cross country and include jumps. They are great e[...]
Two things have been accomplished in the last few days. I'm so excited to be making some progress! I actually don't know which I'm more excited about. They both give me satisfaction, but which gives me more? I'll have to think about this. First, Stu finally understands lunging. I do not[...]