We wanted to treat our horse to something special that wasn’t going to be bad for her. We didn’t know what we should give so we looked around a bit and did some research. Everyone knows horses like carrots and apples but what about something else? Something she maybe hadn’t had before? Bananas! Something delicious […]
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Full-Board VS Self-Care Barn
We recently made the switch from our full-board barn to a self-care facility where we’re in complete control of our horse’s care. After a few years of having someone else take care of our horses, it’s safe to say that we won’t be going back to a full-board barn for several different important reasons. Not […]
Does My Horse Need Supplements?
One of the more hotly debated topics out in the horse world is if a horse needs supplements or not. Just like with people, horses need certain minerals and vitamins in their diet to remain happy and healthy. Some folks say that it’s necessary for their animals to get these minerals from natural means, while […]
How to Find Horse Shows And Events In Your Area
Horse showing can be an incredible way to spend time with your horse, as you both work towards the goal of winning your chosen show. To be honest, there are a lot of different kinds of shows, and the first step is to figure out what kind of horse shows you want to compete in. […]
Why Does My Horse Refuse Jumps?
All horses refuse jumps at some point in their lives for one reason or another. Any horse can and is able to jump, as long as they’re physically able to do it, of course. We once saw a 20 year old mare compete the first jump course of her life, and she did so with […]
Horse Color Guide
One of the most confusing aspects of horses are the different colors that they can be. There are so many different color combos and what may seem like a regular color to our eyes, is actually called something totally different. For this guide, I’ve got pictures included wherever I have a clear picture with that […]
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 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 […]
Pasture Dimensions: How Much Land Do You Need Per Horse?
The thought of buying a piece of land for us to pasture and stable our horses, instead of paying someone else full board, has been a serious thought of ours over the last six or so months. I come from the frame of mind that would rather pay down my own land, than someone else’s. […]