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 efficiently, so in the long run, it's fo[...]
I love warmblood inspections. First off, the foals are so dang cute, and watching their baby antics is such a joy. It makes me wish I had foals running around my farm (thank goodness I come back to reality before that happens. Then, there's such great information shared by the inspectors. It's really insightful and informative to listen[...]
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, so he could be working at midnight, or a[...]
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 very tidy. He finishes is a few minutes, s[...]
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 the majority of them are very cartoony l[...]
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 because I now get all the memes and jok[...]
It's now been about a year since the last time I rode. I cannot believe it has been that long. I am dying to go riding again. Unfortunately, as it often happens, I am out of the habit of riding, which makes it difficult to start up again. I didn't ride while I was pregnant, and I now go through my day, completing my normal activi[...]
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 your life, spending every day at the barn,[...]