How is your horse's ground manners? Are they respectful of your space? Do they back easily? Can you move their body parts independently? Can you easily halter and bridle your horse? These all sound simple and they should be. But often we aren't picky enough with our horses and we allow them to be pushy or allow them to blow ... read more
The Head Shy Horse
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 fix ... 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 27:2325 Reasons to ... 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 riddenUnfortunately, 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 get ... 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
