“I would very much like to be excused from this narrative.” – Me towards Adulting. Saving money as a horse owner can be difficult when you might as well be setting hundreds of dollars on fire each month to pay for a giant four-legged animal that spends its day eating and getting covered in dirt.Continue reading “An Equestrian’s Money-Saving Tips”
Category Archives: Advice/How To’s
Ax’s Leg Care Routine
I can admit to being a bit obsessive about my horse’s leg care. While Ax doesn’t often have very strenuous workouts, I’d rather play it safe than show up to a warm or puffy leg the next day. In my book, jumping, lessons, horse shows, and hunter paces are all activities that require wrapping andContinue reading “Ax’s Leg Care Routine”
Confessions of a Clip-A-Holic: Clipping a Design
From simple shapes to extravagant patterns, one of the most fun parts about clipping your horse for the winter is getting to clip some fun designs. While I’ve never gone extreme and turned my horse into a unicorn with wings (because buffalos don’t have wings), I have clipped a few hearts on some pony bums and itsContinue reading “Confessions of a Clip-A-Holic: Clipping a Design”
Tail Care à la Ax
Everyone loves a thick tail—until they are the one that has to comb through it. I get a lot of questions regarding how I take care of Ax’s tail and keep it so thick. Aside from the fact that hair care is in my blood (thanks mom), I don’t really do anything special. But people areContinue reading “Tail Care à la Ax”
Give Yourself More Credit
Almost two months ago I took a much needed lesson with one of my old coaches from high school and before I even mounted my designated horse, I issued a warning to her and all of those nearby. “I’m rusty. I haven’t had a lesson since before graduation and haven’t been over fences since the summer,” slipped out beforeContinue reading “Give Yourself More Credit”
Breeches & Boat Shoes 