Baby, it’s Cold Outside! Can’t Ride? Read!


Blog Post, Shop / Monday, January 21st, 2019

 

View from my front window at Little Paddocks

 

Just when you think you’ve seen it all…Old Man Winter  flexes his muscles! I’ve been through some pretty tough January’s in my time here in the Snowbelt of Western Pennsylvania, but these past few days have had us “thinking inside the stall!” With temperature in the single digits, the horses were brought in, and left in for the first time this year.

I was starting to get concerned about Denver and Pirate. Normally, they spend as much time turned out as possible. They’re out during the day in cooler temps, and in when its hot. Makes perfect sense…until now. Neither of my guys wear blankets. Not that I have anything against blanketing horses, and have done so in the past for many years. However, Pirate, with his draft confirmation (Gypsy Vanner) and Denver, with his “sensitive” skin (American Saddlebred), blanketing is an exercise in futility.    I was keeping the blanket manufactures and repair folks in business, so I finally gave up and left them to their (and nature’s) devices.

It was to my relief that I saw a Facebook notice pop up on my phone letting me know that the horses boarded at Ford Acres Stables, facility extraordinaire, would be kept in. Pirate and Denver have been “guests” at Ford Acres for a number of years now, and under the expert care of Tracy and Jimmy Stiffler. The fact that these two are not only farmers with generations of knowledge and experience in animal husbandry behind them, but also helicopter flight first responders for the human population in these here parts…well, need I say more.  Yes, and I will in another post. But for now, let’s all try to keep warm, and hopefully we’ll all be back in the saddle soon!

So, as long as we’re stuck inside, we may as well catch up on our reading. Here are some suggestions…

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Improve your horsemanship

 

ales Of Horsemanship: An Inside Look At The Secrets Of Successful Horse Training Revealed Through Short Stories Book
Tales Of Horsemanship: An Inside Look At The Secrets Of Successful Horse Training Revealed Through Short Stories

 

Book Whole Heart, Whole Horse: Building Trust Between Horse and Rider
Whole Heart, Whole Horse: Building Trust Between Horse and Rider

Book -The Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Alois Podhajsky
The Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Alois Podhajsky

Equine Inspiration

Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley Hardcover $16.99
Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

Book Hollywood Hoofbeats: Trails Blazed Across The Silver Screen by Petrine Day Mitchum
Hollywood Hoofbeats: Trails Blazed Across The Silver Screen by Petrine Day Mitchum

Book Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal by Tim Hayes
Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal by Tim Hayes

 

Book Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm by Cara Whitney
Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm by Cara Whitney

Snow day from school…keep them busy!

Unicorn Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 4-8
Unicorn Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 4-8

 

f If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)

 

 

My Horse Riding Journal: For Horse Mad Boys and Girls
My Horse Riding Journal: For Horse Mad Boys and Girls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you insist…

Horze Active Women's Silicone FS Tights. Holds in warmth for pleasant cold weather rides. Just bought these myself!
Horze Active Women’s Silicone FS Tights. Holds in warmth for pleasant cold weather rides. Just bought these myself!

Roeckl Whitehorse Unisex Gloves
Roeckl Whitehorse Unisex Gloves

 

ERS Mountain Horse Mens Rimfrost Rider Tall Boot
ERS Mountain Horse Mens Rimfrost Rider Tall Boot

Women's TuffRider Arctic Fleece Lined Winter Tall Boot
Women’s TuffRider Arctic Fleece Lined Winter Tall Boot
TuffRider Childs Starter Equestrian Winter Boot | Kids Horse Riding Paddock Boots
TuffRider Childs Starter Equestrian Winter Boot | Kids Horse Riding Paddock Boots

ERS Ovation, Polar Suede Kid's Gloves
ERS Ovation, Polar Suede Kid’s Gloves

 

Children's Unifleece Pull-On Stretch Fleece Knee Patch Winter Breeches
TuffRider Children’s Unifleece Pull-On Stretch Fleece Knee Patch Winter Breeches
LOVEPET Winter Horse Blanket Thicken Warm Breathable Comfortable, Tear-Resistant 210D Polyester Fabric, 260g/square Lining
LOVEPET Winter Horse Blanket Thicken Warm Breathable Comfortable, Tear-Resistant 210D Polyester Fabric, 260g/square Lining
Derby Originals Windstorm Series Premium Mini Horse and Pony Winter Stable Blanket with 420D Breathable Nylon Exterior - Medium Weight 200g Polyfil Insulation by Derby Originals
Derby Originals Windstorm Series Premium Mini Horse and Pony Winter Stable Blanket with 420D Breathable Nylon Exterior – Medium Weight 200g Polyfil Insulation by Derby Originals

MIGOHI Dog Jackets for Winter Windproof Waterproof Reversible Dog Coat for Cold Weather British Style Plaid Warm Dog Vest for Small Medium Large Dogs
MIGOHI Dog Jackets for Winter Windproof Waterproof Reversible Dog Coat for Cold Weather British Style Plaid Warm Dog Vest for Small Medium Large Dogs



Even Venus feels the chill at Little Paddocks                                     

 

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