We've all heard the long running joke that actually riding horses is a very small part of having horses. And here's my latest example. Still haven't ridden since last summer, and I spent my free days doing farm work. It just needs to be done. But it's setting me up to be able to groom/tack up/ride[...]
One of the best feelings in the world? Acomplishment. Getting things done. Feeling like the time was well spent. That's how the weekend felt for me. It's hard for me to get things done outside because I'm frequently watching the baby. My husband works from home, and his job has no set hours,[...]
I had just fed my horses, turned them out, and was preparing to leave. Pony usually always waits with me for Stu to finish eating. Stu is the biggest horse, has the biggest ration, and makes the biggest mess. He always takes the longest. Pony is the smallest, eats a handful of pity grain, and is ve[...]
It's about time someone stood up for those things everyone hates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYCGa-E454c
When the barn feels like a high school clique, what can you do about it?
I discovered that I'm pretty terrible at making cupcakes. I just assumed it was a natural trait but no, it isn't. I made some, and they were awful. I started out ambitious. I was going to make cupcakes for a friend's party, but I would make them horse themed. I looked up horse themed cupcakes, and[...]
It's been 4 months now since I had Bridgette. It feels normal to have a baby now. I'm getting used the title of "Mom." Before, only my mom was Mom. She's still Mom, but I am also Mom. We both share Mom. Routines have been established, and I feel like I'm part of a unofficial parent club[...]
I see this question all over the internet. "What do I do to become a horse professional?" usually coming from a teenager or someone very early in their career. I understand - you love horses and want to have a lifetime with them. Working with horses would be so fulfilling, and you know you'd love yo[...]
Did you know there's a museum devoted to the sport and culture of equestrianism? Okay, so it does include other things, but there's a lot of horse going on here. It's called the National Sporting Library and Museum, and it's located in hunt country/horse country, Middleburg Virginia. They offer[...]
We all love horses and find beauty in their form. At least, I assume you must, if you are here. You might also be one of my relatives (Hi Mom!). But I digress. There's something that is so beautiful about the equine form, especially when they are highly conditioned for peak performance in their disc[...]