And They’re OFF! Call it a Point-to-Point race, a Steeplechase, Jump Race, or a Timber Race, as far as I know, it all boils down to the same thing. A fun equestrian event where fabulous horses and daring jockeys risk it all for the silver cup. It’s been many years since I’ve been to a Read More
Get Your Horse Ready for Warmer Weather Shedding out! It’s that time of year! I started shedding out Denver and Pirate this weekend. Denver, an American Saddlebred is a pretty typical customer when it comes to shedding, but his love of rolling in the mud adds a “special” dimension! But when it comes to Pirate, Read More
The Foals Are Coming…Watch For Fairy Fingers! An Uplifting Story On The Glory of Mother Nature! I couldn’t believe my eyes! I recently saw an article featuring this picture of the bottom of a new born foal’s hooves, and I was stunned! Now, I’m not a breeder, so I haven’t had the privilege of being Read More
Tack Trunk Treasures (Click photo for more info!) My tack box is brimming over with all of the “necessities” required for proper horse care..and then some! Throughout many years of travel to various horse shows, expos, and events, I’ve been privy to see just about every type of equipment, supplement, accessory, health and beauty Read More
Fly Season Is Upon Us…Yikes! So, I just about got the last of the “shedding out” process completed, no small feat with Pirate… When low and behold, I spotted the real bane of my existence ….. Yup, they’re BACK! Just in time to ruin trail rides, distract from any kind of work, and Read More
Fear of Riding Your Horse It’s not a topic easily discussed, but it’s all too real. And believe me, if you are experiencing fear riding your horse, you are not alone. Accidents The trauma of a horse-related accident can have a lingering impact on your confidence. Even after a successful recovery you find yourself wondering if Read More
Time To Refresh & Reboot! I don’t know about you, but with all the restrictions we’ve been forced to accept this year, lately I’ve found myself feeling the need to introduce something new into my repertoire to add some positivity and freshen things up. So, toward that end, I decided to put myself, and Denver into Read More
New Innovations To Help You Stay Safe In The Saddle We’re always looking for ways to improve safety in the saddle. Whether at the mounting block, the show ring, or the trail we want tack and equipment that will keep both us and our horses safe. Here are some great products (some new & some Read More
Natural Horsemanship With Tim Hays An Inspiring Day of Horses & Learning I recently had the privilege of spending a glorious sunny Saturday at the beautiful Walnut Grove Farm in Dover Pennsylvania, for the Tim Hayes Natural Horsemanship Clinic. Tim teaches us how to communicate with our horses in their language, thus strengthening our relationship Read More
Rolling Rock Hunt Hunter Pace Set in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania, the Rolling Rock Hunt recently hosted a much celebrated Hunter Pace. What is a “Hunter Pace?” For those not familiar, a Hunter Pace is a competitive event derived from foxhunting. Teams of two or three riders follow an outdoor course laid Read More