Month: August 2018

Time

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend on horse-related activities other than riding? Like the time you spend grooming, mucking stalls, shopping online for the absolute best supplement or blanket, or hanging around at the barn long after your lesson just because you don’t want to leave? When I first pondered this question,…



Outfitting a Horse Trailer

I am an organization geek so when I recently bought my first horse trailer, I spent a lot of time outfitting it so that the horses would be comfortable and our gear would be easily accessible without the tack room being a jumbled pile of stuff. I thought that I would share what I did…



From Competitor to Trail Rider

When I was younger, I competed quite a bit – whether it was 4H shows, dressage competitions, jumping, or eventing. It always seemed like that was just what you did in the horse world. Come to find out, there are other super fun things you can do with horses that don’t involve competition. While I still…



Speed

I know people who only walk their horses when trail riding. For some, it is because the rugged terrain where they live – such as in the Rocky Mountains – precludes faster gaits; for others, the rider has a medical condition that requires her to avoid being jostled around; and some just prefer to enjoy…



Treat Yo Self

Sometimes when you walk into Walmart for one thing, you leave with a few extra things – maybe some snacks you hadn’t planned on buying or a new shirt or a game. Sometimes when you walk into Walmart you turn into a character from Parks and Recreation on Treat Yo Self day (if you haven’t…