Here in Virginia, we are bracing for a winter storm this week. I thought I would take this opportunity to offer some tips for weathering the blizzard and coping with the worst that winter has to offer. Here is a somewhat humorous look at preparedness and what happens if you are not so prepared!

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My latest blog post is about my experiences with goats, pigs and other companion animals around my horse farm!

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This is a story of one of the most harrowing rides of my life, the day I rode the equine pinball. I thought I could push past my fear and work as an exercise rider, but that was not to be the case. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to ride a galloping Thoroughbred, and I wouldn't give up the memories, but I will also NEVER do it again!!

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Every small breeder knows the stress involved in breeding your own, from breeding to foaling, and the many things that can go wrong. Here are some of my experiences (with the limited amount of breeding I have done) as a very small breeder trying to do things on my own...

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