Your heart will love horse showing! Your checkbook, not so much… Now that I’m in the middle part of my life, I can’t help but look back fondly at my younger years when I was showing horses across the West Coast – all thanks to my parent’s incredible support. Even today, when I pack up…
Archives for July 2023
July’s Read: “With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard”
Traci Brooks, a woman who knows horses inside and out, having spent more than thirty years teaching both the two-legged and four-legged kinds. Then there’s Carleton Brooks, a man who’s not just a pro horseman but a respected “R” judge and a big shot in the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame and horse trainer…
Summer Rides: The Ultimate Equestrian T-Shirt
I want to share my favorite piece of summer riding apparel; my favorite riding t-shirt. Believe it or not, I have one for each day of the week! Why has this simple garment become essential to my summer riding routine? As someone on the fuller side, finding the perfect fitting tee is no easy task,…
DIY Horse Detergent: Safe Horse Blanket Wash
Keeping your horses’ belongings clean is essential for their health and well-being. However, using commercial laundry detergents may expose both you and your equine companions to harmful chemicals. Let’s xplore the benefits of making your own horse detergent, which not only ensures a healthier environment for your horses but also saves you money. We will…
The Benefits of MIPS Technology in Riding Helmets
Increased Protection, Improved Comfort, and Greater Peace of Mind I’ve been searching for a new riding helmet with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) technology, which provides additional protection against rotational forces during a fall or impact. I dug deeper into the topic and found that a MIPS-equipped riding helmet offers various advantages. First, it enhances…