Flies are just part of summer. They plague our horses, buzzing around their face and biting their body. As horse owners it is our responsibility to make sure our horses live a comfortable life, thus fighting flies becomes our job in summer. Like anyone, we want to do our job as effectively and efficiently as […]
Keeping Cool- Horse Popsicle Recipe
With summer comes hot weather and with hot weather comes a hot, sweaty horse! Keeping your horse hydrated and cool is important in the summer heat. There are numerous ways to accomplish this, however, horse popsicles might just be the coolest option! Let’s just face it, watching your horse lick a frozen fruity treat is […]
Meet the Newest Members of My Horse Family!
I have some exciting news to share- my horse family has gained three new members! They get their friendly spirit and curiosity from their Haflinger heritage, and their short stature from the tad of Welsh Pony in their blood. These three new additions are related, a mother and two daughters. I am so glad I […]
Lessons From a Farm Girl- Responsibility
I step out the backdoor. Greeted by Zeus the dog, I carry a bucket of milk replacer to the tack house as I walk through the yard. A tractor is parked on the front lawn. A faint breeze blows past, taking in a whiff of air, I can smell I’m on a farm alright. I close […]
Do You Keep Your Horse in Your Backyard? – A Shout Out To a Fellow Blogger
Do you keep your horse in your backyard? Because if you do you totally need to check out: The Backyard Horse Blog! One of the goals of this blog is not only to help all equestrians, but especially those that keep their horse at home. All five of my horse’s live on the property, so […]