The Ozarks have been blanketed in snow recently, with temperatures in the negatives some days. As I am writing this post it’s snowing! For many horse owners, myself included, winter and snowy conditions equals less riding. Lingering questions about the safety of riding in snowy weather go unanswered for many horse owners. Horseback riding in […]
In Loving Memory
The passing of an equine friend is never easy, as I know all too well. Recently, one of my oldest horses, Penny, passed away. This horse has been with me since 2010, for over ten years! She started as one of my first lesson horses at a riding stable, and later was purchased by my […]
Training the Haflinger’s- It Takes Two
Being only the second month of the new year, your New Years Resolutions are probably still fresh in your mind. When committing to these goals, did you give a time frame of completion? Goals are often accompanied with a completion date in mind; losing 10 pounds in five weeks or not eating sugar for a […]
A Trip to the Vet & a Reminder That Horses Can’t Talk
Hop in the truck and hitch up the trailer cause it’s time to go to the vet! I joined Penny and Rosemary on their trip to the vet recently! I enjoy going to the vet as I always learn something new and my horses get the medical care they need. Penny simply got a check […]
Equestrian Blogs & Resources to Follow in 2021
Did you know that one year ago today I posted my first blog post! Looking back it’s been one wild year, filled with ups, downs, masks, and quarantines! But it has also been a wonderful year of growth for my one year old blog and for me personally as an equestrian & horse owner! In […]