One of our absolute favorite things to do with our horses is trail ride. We have two thoroughbreds and two draft horses. They all have special characteristics that we know we need to watch for when riding. But ultimately we can only control our horse the best we can – we need to prepare for.. [Read More]
This post contains affiliate links This is our 2nd winter with horses – last winter was pretty mild and there were a few days where I needed to deal with frozen water buckets in the stalls but not entirely frozen solid and not for more than a few days. This winter is horrid – absolutely.. [Read More]
This post contains affiliate links After a year and a half of shows – I really needed to come up with a storage solution for my kids ribbons. My daughter has wallpaper on her walls and the solution I used for my son was not working for her. His is basically a wooden dowel along.. [Read More]
We have somehow become a “horse” family. Never in a million years did I think that would happen but here we are – owners of FOUR horses… Not one, not two, not even three – but FOUR! For me caring for the horses, loving them and occasional trail rides are enough. Maybe next year I.. [Read More]
Last night I was searching for terrariums and I came across equine terrariums – and fell in love. I immediately knew I totally wanted to make one of these – now that I have made one I may just make more! This was fun, quick and thanks to Dollar Tree – inexpensive. Here’s what I.. [Read More]
Last winter we owned three horses and lived in New England – that means winter horse blankets. But not every day is cold enough to need these heavy blankets and sometimes the blankets get wet and need a way to dry off. So last year I spent my hard-earned cash on three blanket racks that.. [Read More]
In May 2015 my daughter started taking riding lessons; In August 2015 my son started taking lessons; December 2015 we started partial leases for both kids so they could consistently ride. By May 2016 we purchased our first horse – Toni Pine Valley Angel, an 18 year old thoroughbred. She was the perfect horse for.. [Read More]
I am being compensated by First Alert by participating in this campaign with the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. I have been very fortunate – never in my life have I had to worry about losing everything to a home fire. That doesn’t mean I am not concerned about it. We take all the precautions we.. [Read More]
If you are a pet owner you know how expensive appropriate care can be. We have had dogs that have only needed the routine care throughout their entire lives but we have also had dogs that have needed significant care with many associated health expenses. Since our dogs are not on our family.. [Read More]
Two years ago my daughter started riding horses. I didn’t think in a million years something like that would happen – you see, I have severe allergies to horses. BUT, modern medicine has changed and the drugs available today now make it possible for me to not only get near a horse but also.. [Read More]