I am excited to share with you the interview I had with Kristin Thornberry. Kristin is a barefoot trimmer in NW Arkansas. To say she is well versed in the horse world is an understatement. She has a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science and trained by a AFA certified farrier. Kristin has over 15 ... read more
Trust Building Exercises
Trust Building Exercises to Deepen Your Bond Ready to connect with your horse and build a stronger partnership? In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite trust building exercises that not only create a deeper sense of connection but also help boost your horse’s confidence. Whether you're working with a young horse or ... read more
Tips for Buying a New Horse
If you find yourself considering buying a new horse, then you'll want to keep these tips in mind. Unfortunately, not everyone is honest and you want to make sure the horse is what the owner says they are. You also want to make sure the horse is sound before purchase. There are so many aspects that a person must consider ... read more
Shedding Tools for Horses
Once the weather warms up and Spring is in the air, after that long winter, our horses start shedding their coats. And boy do they shed! Especially those older horses who seem to have such thick coats. I always try to get out there and brush that hair off as quickly as possible. I've tried several tools over the years and I ... read more
Interview With Jill Roberson
I'm excited to bring you a new kind of blog post this week, an interview with a friend of mine, Jill Roberson. She owns and breeds beautiful Tennessee Walkers in NW Arkansas and owns Walking on Boots, where she helps horse owners find and size boots for their horses. She not only raises her own horses, but trains many of ... read more
Stress Relief for Horse Lovers
I have recently had a lot of stress in my life and needed to do practice self care or I would not able to be my best self. I wanted to share some stress relief ideas, particularly for horse lovers. We all know stress isn't good for us. It raises cortisol levels, which can make you feel you're in a fight-or-flight state. ... read more