About a year ago, I spent a large portion of my savings on the perfect saddle for Tucker. This was immediately before the pandemic – great timing on my part! 🤣 I knew I wanted a top quality girth to go with this saddle, so turned to Total Saddle Fit. After about 8 months of using this girth, I can honestly say I am super impressed by the quality and design.
Category: Horse Keeping
How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Horse
Looking for a horse that comes to the gate when they see you? One who follows you happily to the barn, who shows you affection? Not every new horse starts off this way, as it completely depends on their past experiences. And sometimes, even when they come to us this way, horse owners end up with a sour horse who stops choosing to be with them. If you want to change how your horse views you, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you!
New Home, New Struggles
In September, the horses moved to a new pasture at a new location! The most space they’ve ever had: 16 acres with a small mountain included. 360° views of our favorite local masterpiece of a mountain, and an overview of the university I attended in the other direction. The catch? A herd!
Cost of Owning a Horse
People are always curious about money. What do horses really cost? Can you afford to own a horse? What kind of money is someone who has horses really shelling out?
Tucker the Emotional: One on One Time
I don’t do a whole lot with my horses at the moment – in fact, lately my biggest struggle is trying to snuggle both horses at the same time. It is a really difficult thing to do, having only two arms to use to give hugs. Luckily these boys are patient and most of the time will accept that I can only hug one at a time! (btw halter in the photo is by @friendshipcollar.equine)
To Stall, or Not to Stall?
Keeping horses in stalls….how do you feel about it?
Hock & Fetlock Shields by Click Horse Products
A few years ago, Tucker started developing fetlock and hock sores from laying down on harder surfaces. They only became a real issue when he moved to a dirt lot without any softer areas to lay down. Instead of using the classic upside down bell boot, I wanted to see if there was something out there that was more comfortable and lightweight since he would be wearing it 24/7 for the foreseeable future. And let’s be real – Tucker would hate wearing a bell boot all the time!
What’s in My Grooming Tote?
As every horse girl has, I’ve tried an endless amount of products on my horses over the years. In the last few years, I’ve had the honor of speaking with the owners of many smaller companies about products they have developed, as well as developers of products used by larger companies. I like to think I can have a scientific approach to things thanks to my BS degree from college, but since then I’ve been shaped by a career in business so I have a soft spot for small businesses. Everything in this post is from my direct experience, and daily use of these products!
SaddleRight: Custom Orthopedic Saddle Pads & My Horses
Saddle pads have always been a big question mark for me. There are so many options, all of them claiming they do kind of the same things. How do you know which one will actually be the best choice for your horse? [Update at the end of the post!]
Omega Field’s HorseShine Supplement to Provide Omega 3’s
The well-being of my horses is the most important responsibility of my life. Well, perhaps it is among the most important, but sometimes the stress of figuring out what to feed them can make it seem that way! I am so thankful that I’ve again solved their need for forage (updated blog on forage here), and so grateful that I have been confident in their nutrition while figuring that out thanks to Horseshine. (2022 update + coupon at the bottom!)