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My mare Fiddle was way beyond mareish. Her heat cycles made her uncomfortable, unhappy, and almost dangerous, especially in springtime. Her nickname at the barn was “The Dragon,” and it was well-deserved. What can you…
In the development of modern breeds, three horses have a distinct significance. These breeds are the Arabian, the Barb, and Andalusian or the Spanish Horse. The Andalusian's influence can found throughout many breeds including the Lipizzaner,…
I have written a lot relating to planning your rides. It occurred to me that maybe it would help if I gave you an example of the sort of things that I did when planning…
When reading through ads, owners often list their horse as a "project" horse. Usually, these horses have lower price tags, which can make them appealing to buyers on a budget. If you don't have the…
Horses, like people, thrive from companionship. And no matter how much you love your horse, a furry friend can go along way in your horse's happiness. Cats A cat is a great low maintenance pet…
I often get asked by my clients what it means to lease a horse and why you would want to lease a horse rather than buy one. Hopefully, I can help you understand what it…
It was the month of May when my family decided to visit Rajasthan, India. We were excited to visit this place in Rajasthan which is famous for its animal rides. The two major options were…
The Rope Gate. We see them everywhere. Trail Trials, Trail Classes, Ranch Workshops and at Obstacle/Challenge Courses. Why are they everywhere and so popular? Well, in my humble opinion, they are an easy to create…
At our farm and most farms that I know of, they will not start a child in lessons until age four. At four-years-old, most children are able to follow instructions well enough for lessons, assuming…
If you've read any of my articles, you've probably noticed that I've mentioned the term "heart horse" quite a few times. I realized that I never explained the meaning of this not-so-technical horse term. I'd…