Knowing where to start when you’re brand new to horse riding and/or ownership can be somewhat difficult. There are vast amounts of information out there on the internet, and while much of it is good, it should be condensed down into bite-sized bits of information for easy digestion. This article is meant for the green […]
9 Tips To Finding A Good Riding Instructor
We’ve been in the horse world for several years now and have had our fair share of riding instructors both leading up to, and after we bought our first horse.. I can tell you from firsthand experience that not all trainers are cut from the same cloth. My daughter has had a couple of good […]
How Do Horses Show Affection?
Each horse I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting had its own personality. These animals are a lot smarter than we know and they are capable of deep emotions and affections. What’s more, horses are heard animals, meaning that it’s in their DNA to be around other animals. They have a hierarchy in the herd, […]
How to Buy A Horse
Buying a horse is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you’ve never done it before. And I can say from personal experience, that it doesn’t get a whole lot easier on your second one, either. We now own a Quarter Horse Mare and a Thoroughbred Gelding. The purpose of this article is to […]
Bits and Pieces: Horse Bit Types, and When To Go Bit-less
There are a few different types of horse bits out on the market, and the one you choose will be largely dependent upon your horse’s behavior, your purpose, and what you plan to do with your horse. There are a few key things to keep in mind, however, and that is when choosing a bit […]
Breeches.Com Customer Review
What follows is an unsolicited Breeches.com review. We were not paid for this review, but figured we should know the companies we partner with as affiliates and ended up buying a product from them for our equestrian to use while riding. Breeches.com is an affiliate of ours, and we do use affiliate links throughout our […]
Is A Quarter Horse A Good First Horse?
For many first-time horse parents, a question that usually pops up is, what kind of horse is right for me? Or, what’s a good first horse? While a lot of that depends on your personality and what your horse’s purpose is, some of it is straight forward. For example, when we say “purpose,” all we […]
How To Prepare For a Hunter Jumper Show (Real World Tips)
*Editor’s Note* Properly prepping for a horse show will help ensure your success, and make sure both you and your horse are in tip top shape. Below, Hannah, our 12 year old horse fanatic, will walk you through how she gets ready for one of her shows. You should always get ready for a show […]
Why Does My Horse Get Scratches and Bald Spots
Our horse Harper is kind of a hot mess. At any given moment she’s got scratches and bald spots on her body, and recently, we had a bit of a scare as she rubbed her face so hard that she had a huge gouge right above her eye (not the above photo, but a different […]
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Horse? (Guide)
We are relatively recent horse owners. In fact, it’s only been about one year since we took the plunge. Granted, we paid for lessons for our daughter for several years prior to us buying our American Quarter Horse, but in terms of actually owning a horse we are still new. We are also still shell […]