Hi everyone! This is the first time I’m announcing this, but my barn is switching facilities. We are doing this to have our own property, which is great! But it’s not this easy for everyone. Some people have to completely…
Archives for July 2016
Lessons from Tex-Over
Some of you may or may not know that I do most of my training alone, headphones in, in a borrowed arena that’s a mile walk away from my stable, usually between shifts at my job. While I wouldn’t change…
My Favorite Tack Brands
Hi guys I’m Hannah and in this blog post I’ll be reviewing some of my favorite tack brands I use for Phippen! My First Favorite Tack Brand: EquiFit Original Front Boots for my jumping lessons with Phippen. I love these…
Street To Stable: The On The Go Essentials Of Every Modern Equestrian
The epitome of the working equestrian is looking fabulous on the go then transferring to looking even better at the barn. Everyone has what they call “The Basics” that are kept near them at all times. Depending on what you like,…
Horse Show Tips
Horse shows are a big part of competitive riding. At the shows, it’s important to not only take care of your horse, but to take care of yourself. Here are some tips to help make your shows go smoothly and…
The “Breakthrough Breech”
So breeches, as a whole, have always been sort of a struggle for me. Finding a brand that fit “just right” took me forever! Finally, I came across the brand of breeches called Ghodho. Ghodho breeches come in 7 unique…
Dear former trainers
Dear former trainers, It varies why I’m no longer riding with you; from location to limits, there’s a reasonable reason we are no longer working together. However, this doesn’t mean I’m no longer benefiting from everything you’ve done for me….
Grooming Hacks!
Hey everyone! Every horse has their loves and hates. If some of those bad things are part of your grooming routine, keep reading to learn some hacks for grooming to keep the process comfortable and stress free! Fly Spray…
A Wellington State Of Mind
Trips to Florida are not a rarity in my family. I have grandparents and great-grandparents that have lived down there for many years. It wasn’t until about 9 months ago that I realized that there were more then just hunter…
Helping Your Horse Adapt To New Surroundings Using Essential Oils
It’s hard getting a horse to adapt to new water, barns and weather, so here’s a few tips that can help with all three things. When I first bought Phippen I had to trailer him across many states and I…
The Happy Athlete
In 2015, Joy and I missed regionals due to an minor soft tissue injury. Her moody, stall bound ineptitude was immortalized in a series of posts called #TheStallRestChronicles that helped followers understand just what a finicky creature she is. Whether that…
Common Horse Health Problems & Prevention
Everyone in the equestrian world will expirience horse health problems sometime in their riding career. Continue reading to find out what some of these issues are and and tips on how to prevent and treat them so your horse can…