Equestrian Blog
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Bits! Small Word - Big Deal!June 3, 2022 at 7:00 AMWhere to start?! Getting horses ready for a healthy season of competition and fun can be overwhelming at times. Regardless, every year, you should really take a close look at the bits you're using, and how they fit! It can make or break your riding season!
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How We Begin!May 10, 2022 at 7:00 AMA first ride on horseback is an exciting foray into the world of horses and horsemanship, leading to endless possibilities and adventures! Its a dream finally realized! But how does it start? It varies from stable to stable. Every program starts a rider out the way they feel is best. So how do we do it? Here's how!
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Its Spring and Its Muddy! Let's Clean Tack!April 19, 2022 at 7:00 AMThose cross country courses can be messy in the Spring, and that means a lot of wear and tear on your tack. We take tack care seriously here, ensuring that its safe and usable for a long time to come. Today we'll take a look at how we care for our tack, and share with you our tips and tricks to keep it looking good! Keep in mind every stable will have its own tack cleaning program based on their own desires and needs. One is not necessarily better than another. If you're trying to look for a plan to keep your tack looking good; research and choose what fits best for you!
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Your New Horse! Grooming Care Basics!April 8, 2022 at 7:00 AMYou've got your beautiful new best friend home! What's next? Well, if you haven't got your feed room sorted, you can work on that. But how about getting to know one another? Grooming is a great way to get to know your horse, and show them your appreciation. It also is a sound basis of health care! Groom helps to keep pests and organisms off their bodies, and is an excellent time to take the opportunity to check your horses body all over for any injuries.
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Budgets, Feed and Storage - How to!April 1, 2022 at 7:00 AMI know I'm not the only one who gets super excited when it's time to go grocery shopping for myself. But am I the only one who gets just as excited, if not more so, when it's time to buy feed for my horse? Because let me tell you, there is nothing like finding a great deal on feed to make your horse's budget your happy place. So today, I'm going to share with you more of my favorite tips and tricks for keeping your horse's feed bill under control without sacrificing their quality of life.... and maybe enhancing it! Stay tuned!
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Equestrians: Developing Skills that Last a Lifetime.March 8, 2022 at 8:00 AMThere are a variety of skills equestrians develop as they train. One we have previously discussed is confidence: How the development of confidence is beneficial not only working with your horse but also in everyday life. Another valuable skill for equestrians is the control of one's own emotions.
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Budgeting Hay and Fuel, Oh My!March 26, 2022 at 7:00 AMOh budgeting, how I loathe thee! It seems to be getting more and more difficult to budget for a horse lately. Between the constantly increasing hay prices and the ever-growing list of required equine supplements, it sometimes feels like we're spending our entire paycheck on just one animal! But don't despair; with a bit of creativity and organization, you can still find ways to make horse-keeping fit into your budget. So pull out your calculator and read on for some tips on how to save money when keeping a horse!
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Benefits of Equestrian Rider Training: Life Skills For Your Future, No Matter What it Holds.February 1, 2022 at 8:00 AMThe first thoughts some people might have when imagining what its like learning to ride and care for a horse might be; freedom, happiness, and a unique friendship with your horse. But the truth is, learning how to ride and care for a horse means learning a variety of life skills that can help you no matter what your future holds.
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How to Keep Your First Horse
on a BudgetDecember 2, 2021 at 2:45 PMOwning your first horse doesn't have to be expensive. Here are some tips for how to keep your stables running without breaking the bank. From inexpensive ways to feed and house your horse, to finding good deals on hay and straw, we've got you covered. Follow along as we discover the possible!
