Is your horse head shy? This can be problematic for many reasons and I'm sure you have experienced some frustrating moments because of it. One of the main frustrations is probably bridling. When I was a kid, we had this really tall horse, and he was head shy. I wasn't too horse savvy back then, so I never knew how to ... read more
The Benefits of an Older Horse
What are the benefits of owning an older horse? First, what constitutes a horse being older? I actually think that a horse in his teens, 13 years or older, can be considered an older horse. Many horses can be used and ridden well into their twenties, so this is by far old, but it's old enough that, depending on the horse, ... read more
25 Reasons to Groom Your Horse
Did you need more reasons to groom your horse? Well, I think grooming is way under rated as far as why and how we can use grooming to not only spend time with our horse, but to train them as well. I hope you enjoy these 25 reasons to groom your horse! Be diligent to know the state of your flocks. Proverbs ... read more
What to do When your Horse is Lame or on Stall Rest
What to do when your horse can't be worked or ridden Unfortunately, these things happen, and unfortunately it happened to my mustang Mathias. He's not only lame, but I haven't been able to ride him or "work" him in a couple of months now. But that doesn't mean I can't spend time with him. But furthermore, it forced me to ... read more
One Year…Now What?
This time last year, a bassinet sat empty in my bedroom. It was a painful reminder my daughter was elsewhere. Her physical body laid to rest, but her spirit with Jesus. As comforting as that is, it didn't make it easier. At least, not at the time. It's currently been over a year. And I can look back and remember how much it ... read more
From Crazy to Crazy Good
Have you ever had a horse that you were sure you'd never have a great connection with, could never fully trust, or maybe you even had remorse buying? My horse Poncho was spooky, reactive, and borderline dangerous in certain situations when we first got him. He was actually purchased along with my dad's horse, Raven. They ... read more