Searching for a new boarding barn can be stressful, if not overwhelming. After three years of horse ownership, my horse Tiger and I have lived in multiple states and spent time in a variety of barns. In moving often, I…

Trail riding season is officially in full swing and I’ve made a small list of some of my must-haves when hitting the trails with my favorite pony, Hopi. Bug Protection: Nothing can ruin a peaceful trail ride in the woods…

If you’ve been following my recent blog posts, you’ll know that in the beginning of the summer, I had a bad fall off my mare, Stiletto, and I have spent the past 6 weeks healing my body, mind, and soul.…

The first major item in my horses riding outfit for almost every riding day is his saddle pad! For me, the saddle pad sets the tone for what the rest of his color scheme is going to be. My all-time…

Technically, Newman has not actually met “Stanley,” his new two-year-old Dutch Warmblood nephew. And he may never meet him, as they’re boarded at different stables and it will likely stay that way, given the difference in age and activity (18…

Every summer my whole family goes up to Maine for the 4th of July week. We are lucky to have a small summer cottage that my grandparents build, and we’ve been going up to the lake since before I was…

Do you remember the first time you saw a Friesian? It was love at first sight. So many movies and tv shows have romanticized the Friesian horse – Lady Hawke, Zorro, and more recently Game of Thrones. Rightfully so, the…

Summer is in full swing here in Massachusetts, and we just went through our first true heatwave this past weekend. And, as a year-round, aiming for 4-5 days a week rider and horse owner, it got me thinking of creative…

A Skeleton Boot Sociable on City Gear, that is. At least, that was the name of the carriage I was challenged with identifying at the Dairyland Driving Club’s first-ever Carriage Tour Party held a few weeks ago in beautiful but…

As equestrians, we get to experience some really cool things. The overwhelming feeling of freedom when the wind blows through your hair riding your trusty steed through a wide open field, the pure bliss of a quick muzzle snuggle with…

During the summer months, my tack box and stall door require a few extra things I cannot live without (or my horse!) 1. Portable Spray Bottle Holder for Stalls & Barns After breaking two spray bottle tops by hanging them…