Baling twine! While most people wouldn’t look twice and such an insignificant accessory, many horse people hoard baling twine. Baling twine can be used for SO many things, the list is virtually endless.
One can purchase baling twine or simply pull the strings/twine off of your hay bales – a good idea to begin with, so horses don’t accidentally chew or swallow the twine or pieces of it. Continue reading “The Many Uses of Baling Twine”
Riding helmets can be one of the most important pieces of riding equipment you own, so why not take care of it? Riding helmets can gather sweat, dirt, makeup, and grime, especially along the forehead area. Here are a few things to do after each ride that can help your helmet stay clean! Continue reading “How to Clean Your Riding Helmet”
If you’re looking to buy or sell tack, horses, farm equipment, get opinions on your riding, advice, vet-related questions, horse care hacks and information and SO much more, there is a group for you.
I have joined a couple of horse groups in my specific area too. They provide information on farriers, local veterinarians, tack, and places to board. You can do a search on Facebook to find equestrian-based groups near your city or in your state. Continue reading “Best Facebook Groups for Horse Owners”
You’ve done all you can do. Many horse riders/owners will reach a point in their lives where it is time to part ways with a horse. It could be because they have outgrown one another, a change in discipline or lifestyle or any number of reasons.
A horse and rider/owner have to be compatible in order for a successful relationship to work. If it is time for your horse to move on to the next step in their career, there a re a few things you can do to find the perfect buyer and successfully market your horse. Continue reading “How to Effectively Market Your Horse”
Horses are beautiful, photographic creatures. Some of the horse photos I have seen done by professional photographers are simply stunning and are keepsakes forever.
Have you ever considered professional photos with you and your horse? Continue reading “Equine Photo Shoot – My First Experience and What to Expect”
Horse are good for humans. There is a reason why horses are used in therapy and why many humans make horses part of their life’s journey.
Horse offer benefits to humans not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Horses can help humans heal broken hearts, burn calories, get physically fit, and get in-tune with their emotions and also their responsibilities. Continue reading “The Benefits of Horses to Human Health”
Kids need to be around horses. Horses provide opportunities to become involved in the care and sport of creatures that are good not only for our physical health, but our mental health too. Kids become focused on their time with their horse – whether it is owned or leased or borrowed, or simply a lesson horse. They look forward to the time spent outside with their horse and love to learn to ride. Horses help kids focus on healthy habits. A child’s focus shifts from sitting staring at a T.V. or a screen to finding the time to get outdoors and be around horses! Continue reading “Why Your Kid Needs to Be Around Horses”
As time changes, technology only seems to get better. There are apps for just about everything, incredible advancements in the medical field and the ability to research and explore things we humans still don’t know a whole lot about – all due to advances in technology. Continue reading “Horse Innovation – Products Worth Noticing”
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, horse behavior has signs we should all observe and understand. Insight to how a horse or your horse is feeling can be seen in their actions and behavior – much like humans. Continue reading “Horse Behavior 101”
Instagram has risen to the top of social media popularity. The image-based platform has over a billion likes shared on it per day and is an excellent place to make new friends, market your business or products, or see what the rest of the world is doing
The equestrian community on Instagram is impressive. From around the globe, equestrians share photos of their horses and their equestrian lifestyle. From dressage competitions to Europe to galloping across the grassy plains in Kansas, equestrians can unite their passion for horses via Instagram. Continue reading “My Favorite Equestrian Instagram Accounts”
