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“Pushing Forward with the Stomach and Inwards with the Loins”

In the two weeks since my last post I rode only once.  Our glorious rain, that has filled the lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks, has really interfered with my riding.  Then last weekend I went with my husband on one of his frequent business trips up to the Northern area of Virginia near D.C..  As usual we went by various used book stores and I found a copy of “Dressage--The Art of Classical Riding” by Sylvia Loch.  I…

Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? The Horse Capital of the World, there are tons of things for horse lovers to do in Lexington. Here are some reasons why you might want to take a trip to Lexington.

Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington is home…

I was thrilled to interview another inventor on my podcast Straight From the Horse's Mouth Radio Show…

Ventilation is so important when your barn houses horses. Without proper ventilation, your horses may be at risk for respiratory issues. Did you know that the way that you build your barn can increase – or minimize – the ventilation that will be available to your horses? Here’s how you can build ventilation into your…

The holiday season is upon us, which means that you are probably looking for gifts for a number of horse lovers. From your best friend to your trainer to your barn owner, coming up with great ideas for gifts can be a challenge. Here are some ideas with various price points to help get you started on your…

"I want a pony for Christmas."  The phrase uttered by little girls everywhere and feared by parents across the world.  The "Christmas Pony" novelty has been mocked by TV and social media for years, but is it really as bad as the eBay commercial would have you believe?…

If you look around, there are tons of online horse games available. But which are appropriate for your kids, and which are family friendly? Here’s a rundown of some of the most popular family friendly horse games.

Horse Eden Eventing…

Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape added to collection

Marysville, KS, Elementary Library to Include a Copy…

One Old Cow Girl

Linda Peterson was a former guest on my podcast - Straight From the Horse's Mouth Radio Show - http://www.straightfromthehorsesmouthradioshow.com/057. Linda is a real Canadian Cow Girl who lives a happy,…

As you start planning out your dream barn, you’ll want to include all of the features that you have dreamed about having in your own barn. But there’s another person who will likely use your barn on a regular basis: Your trainer. While your barn needs to work for your needs, it also needs to work for your trainer. Have you thought about what you trainer…

When you build a horse barn, you expect that the barn will protect your horse from the elements. But have you thought about what you should be doing to protect your barn from those same elements? Rain,…

Cold Weather Riding

It seems like just yesterday.  Ellen and I would saddle up Ranger and Cruiser on a brisk fall day and head out for the trails.  They could be very difficult when the weather cooled off.  They wanted to fly down the trail, and we were young and wanted to fly with them.  It would be a blast—and then we would turn around to go home. …

I Am Too Tired to Think of a Good Title     

Tiredness, always a problem with Multiple Sclerosis, has me in its unrelenting grasp.  Last weekend my husband and I went to Raleigh, just two and a half hours away, to see my youngest son and grandson.  We stayed overnight so I got to rest before the drive home, but when I got home I was too tired to write my blog, and today, a full week later, I am having trouble finding enough energy to do anything.  I am managing to ride and I am VERY…

We all know how sensitive equine digestive systems are. It’s important that we only put quality feed into our horses, and that all begins with how we store the feed once it enters our barns. Take a look at these tips for storing horse feed to make sure that you’re doing things right when it comes to…

Cold, airy barns can make chores unpleasant during the winter. Your barn doesn’t have to be an icebox this winter – with the following tips, you can help to keep your barn warm, even on the coldest winter days!

Start with Proper Construction and Insulation

The key to keeping your barn warm…

One of the major decisions that you will face when building or expanding your barn is selecting what style of horse stall is right for your barn. While there is plenty of variety between stall styles, stall doors come in…