Adventures In Jumper Land
If you’ve kept up with my shenanigans over on Instagram (shameless plug haha), you would know I did a crazy thing a couple of weeks ago. After months of exclusively dressage, not even looking at a pole, Phim made his debut back in the jumper ring. This endeavor was not at all expected or planned…
A Different Type of Horsepower: How an F1 Podcast Changed My Entire Riding Mindset
Something that a lot of people don’t know about me is I am a HUGE Formula One fan. Every Sunday you can find me parked in front of whatever screen I can stream the race on no matter if I’m at home, brunch, or even at a horse show. And because of that, I like…
The Little Paint Pony That Could
While long time readers of the blog are very familiar with my mare, Carina, I also have two other horses are well. Today, my sweet little Goose is getting his time in the spotlight, cliché post title and all. Goose waltzed into my life in June of 2020. A good friend rescued him from a…
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Stepping [Back] Into The Sandbox
It was a whole 6 years ago that I decided to make the switch from full-time dressage princess to jumper land. After juggling the whole mainly dressage and taking jumping lessons on the side, making the plunge to the ‘dark side’ was inevitable once I realized it was more my speed than dressage was. But,…
A Shoulder To Cry On: How Horses Helped Me Get Through The Bad Times
As some of you may know, especially if you’ve read some of my recent blog posts, The past 18 months have not been the best for me. I lost my dad to a stroke, moved to a totally new state where I knew nobody, COVID-19 struck, and more. Basically, “bad times” and I have become…
And We’re Live!
Welcome back friends, new and old! I couldn’t be more excited to be back blogging on here full time. For those who don’t know me, my name is Sydney and I am the creative mind behind Trotting On. Sharing my horse life with y’all has always been super enjoyable, so this venture has been the…
So What Now: An Update
Long-time, no talk preps. A lot has changed in my life since I last sat down at my computer to write a post; some for the good, some for the not so good. First off, I moved into college to start my freshman year at the University of Kentucky. I made lots of fantastic friends,…
So What Now?
This April, I sent my horse home to her owner because my year lease was up. She is my heart horse and I adored every second that we got to spend together. Luckily, her owner is my trainer and good friend, so I know she is living her best life at home. Nevertheless, loading her…
Small Fish, Big Ocean: An Irrelevant Girl’s Take On The Equestrian Lifestyle
No matter how hard I may try not to be, I am incredibly irrelevant. No number of followers, designer belt buckles, or WEF tricolors will get me there either. This chick is a nobody from a built-up cornfield in Indiana. A little over 3 years ago, I made my first trip to the ever so…
Heels Down, Eyes Up: Why Keeping Hope Is Important
I am someone that really struggles with keeping positive when something unfavorable or just straight up not good happens in my life. Discouragement levels run on high, coupled with sadness, giving up seems like the best and easiest path to take. Surely I’m not the only one, right? Not at all. Many people, especially riders,…
Professional Photoshoots: How To Prepare
I adore having photos of my girl. While the photos I take on my phone, but they are never the best quality and normally don’t have both me and her in them. So, getting professional photos done is the perfect way to get those high quality, cute pair photos you’ll treasure forever. But, getting ready…
Buying On A Budget: Why Second-Hand Horse Items Are Best
Horse stuff is expensive. Plain and simple. But, it doesn’t have to be. Why by new stuff when you can buy something gently used for much less and still get an amazing product? Buying things second-hand is one of the most underrated things in the horse industry. Of course, there are some things that you…
Growing From Experiences
This past June, I took my mare to our first show since she came to Indiana. It was an eventing combined test at a local farm. For those who aren’t familiar, a combined test is only the dressage and show jumping phase of a 3-day event aka no cross country. I came into the class…
The Preppy Equestrian Holiday Gift Guide 2018
I have been told many times this year that equestrians are hard to shop for. There is just too much to choose from! I have compiled The Preppy Equestrian’s 2018 Holiday Gift guide with 8 awesome, “jump for joy” present ideas. Horse Guard Flaxen Flix Treats Hore Guard is the most trendy supplement company…
What Goes On Behind The Curtain
As a young equestrian in an ever-evolving age of knowledge, I work with multiple trainers at all different levels to grow my own personal knowledge in the industry. I have learned from some of the best in the business and also some small town homegrowns. They all have something new to offer. But, when you are…
Ringside Fashion
Watching shows from ringside is one of my favorite things to do. But, not everyone enjoys showing their horse(s). With nerves, the pressure to do well, etc etc, the fun gets sucked out of it. Just because you aren’t riding doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun and look good while doing it. I’ve curated…
The High-Performance Stirrup: MDC Super Sport
As a rider that suffers from chronic pain, being comfortable during my ride is important. I tried all sorts of solutions but continued to look over a small but vital piece of equipment that changed everything for me, my stirrups. For years, I had ridden is the most basic stainless steel stirrups and pads that…
Barn Boyfriends
Balancing relationships and horses is not an easy task for anyone. Not everyone is okay with being ditched for a 1,200lb animal that is scared of plastic bags. I have been lucky enough to have found a boyfriend that is incredibly supportive of me and my riding, but I know others haven’t been so lucky.…
How I Travel For Riding
If you know me or follow me on social media, you know that I travel quite a bit to ride. Wellington is my most frequent destination but I also travel around my region to show. From over-packing to underpacking to buying too much stuff that it barely fits in my bag to go home. I…
My Essentials For Black Background Photoshoots
If you follow my Instagram you know that I love to black background photoshoots of my own horses, as well as for friends of mine too. But these photoshoots take quite a bit of work that goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. After almost 3 years of doing these shoots, I finally…
Tips & Tricks On Keeping Your Horse Cool in the Heat
During the summer in both Florida and Indiana, it can get pretty warm. With temperatures averaging between the high 70s and high 90s, keeping our horses cool during work is super important. When it becomes too hot, it is best to just spend the day by hand grazing and a nice cool bath. Just like…
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The Most Fashionable & Wearable Breeches On The Market: Ghodho
I am a breeches collector through and through. But, as a lover of equestrian fashion as well as practicality, finding breeches can be hard; especially with my super long legs and small waist. Once I found Ghodho through Instagram, I knew I just had to try them out. My first pair was the Fiona Show…
The Importance Of Proper Clothing While Riding
The clothing you choose to wear directly influences the performance of athletes. That is what equestrians are, athletes. If we aren’t outfitted properly to do our work, just like our horses and their tack, we cannot perform at our best. There are multiple factors that play into what you should wear. The conditions in…
Making Connections & Networking Like A Pro
As someone who travels for riding most of the year and has a large social media following in the equestrian community, connections are infinitely important. I would not have the opportunities or knowledge I have today without them. With my experience, I have created a guide for how to make connections. This guide isn’t limited…
Keeping Their Brain In The Game
Let’s just admit it, horses are basically giant, fluffy goldfish. They are scared of invisible monsters or even the ever so famous demon, plastic bag *gasp*. With a brain just a bit bigger than a walnut, it makes it easy to get unfocused and bored just doing the same ole’ thing every day. If I…
Riding With Chronic Pain
In November of 2017, I was diagnosed with genu varum or better known as bowleggedness. It means that the bones in my legs are bowed outward rather than straight. On top of this, I have a medial rotation of my kneecaps, aka my knees turn inwards. The combination of these two things makes things like…
My Top 5 Best Buys Of The Month!
The holidays bring an influx of new products joining the day to day routine of most equestrians across the world. As the holidays come to a close, I have compiled a list of my top 5 favorite things I got this month! 1. MDC Super Sport Stirrups With Flex Sides These stirrups were a game…
Keeping Your Tack Area Organized & Clean
Keeping your tack are clean and organized at all times is REALLY hard. There is always the 3 Ms, Mice, Mold, and Mud, present no matter what. So these are my 5 tips and trick to keep your tack area clean and organized without breaking the bank! 1. Invest In Some Plastic Bins! Rubbermaid bins…
The PonyApp: New Tech For An Evolving Equestrian Community
Recently, a lot of different companies have been coming out with apps for iPhones and Androids that are tailored towards equestrians. Some of the most well known are All Ears App and PandaHAUS Equestrian. But, one recently launched app has been trailblazing with popularity among professionals, The Pony App. The Pony App “…engages all parties…
How I Get And Keep My Grey Clean
Anybody who owns a grey horse of any shape or size, knows how difficult it is to keep them clean. Some of us have spent an arm or a leg in money and time to get sort of close to clean. And now that I now have my sweet Pearl, I have had to work…
The Equestrian Stylebook: April | Sponsored By Grand Champion Tack & Saddlery
This month, I partnered with my local tack shop, Grand Champion Tack & Saddlery, to bring my preps the April edition of The Equestrian Stylebook! All of these products* are available at Grand Champion so make sure to check them out online here. I was lucky enough to be able to shoot on location at…
Brand Review: The Bit Of Design
As most of you know, I am a huge supporter of small business. I work with quite a few all over the country on a regular basis. So recently, when the opportunity arose to review products from my good friend Grace’s small business, The Bit Of Design, I happily accepted. The Bit of Design is…
Brand Review: Custom Saddlery
Custom Saddlery is one of the biggest dressage saddle brands in the world. Some of their sponsored riders include Stephan Peters, Juan Matute Guimon, and Patrik Kittel. They also offer a range of jump saddles but I have personally had no experience with them but have heard good things. Custom Saddlery offers 29 different models of…
Finding a New Barn
While I, like the rest of us, wish that we could all stay at our childhood barns. In a euphoric and naïve haze we can dream about the facilities, trainer, and friends you grew up with and had become comfortable with. Unfortunately this isn’t the case for about 99% of us, and we must spread…
Staying Fit and Healthy For Equestrians
Eating healthy and staying fit as an equestrian is very important not only for the horse but for you! Feeling strong and healthy will help improve your mood and your horses. Workout: These exercises help improve your core, posture and leg position. Do these exercises for 30 seconds each. 1: leg spreaders 2: leg…
How To Find Confidence Again After A Bad Fall Or Ride
Finding Confidence: I have had a hard past two months with my horse from pitching fits to rearing up and hitting my face, sometimes rides like that make us lose confidence or get scared to get back on our horse. Those two months I got angry or cried because I didn’t understand why my horse was acting…
Product Review: Barnes Tack Room
I think it’s safe to say we all want the best for our horses and are willing to do whatever we need to do to achieve that. Our horses do so much for us and they deserve to be as comfortable and happy as possible. As a result, we go to great lengths finding quality…
Clinic Etiquette: 101
As the off season comes to a close, clinic season is in full swing. If you’re like me, you’re shaking your head and wiping your eyes, wondering where the time has gone. 2017? Really? I swear I blinked in 2014 and suddenly here we are, three years later. The winter months (I say winter jokingly,…
OTTB or nah
The majority of my instagram is dedicated to my journey with the many ottb’s (off the track thoroughbred) I train so naturally I get asked a lot of questions about my process. I’ve trained close to 10 ottb’s over the past few years for the hunter/jumper world. All of them come straight from the track…
A Few of my Good Buys
I’ve made some bad purchases in time. I would assume you have done the same. But, to save you all the pain of basically feeding you horse your crisp dollar bills, here are some brands that Finny and I give our stamp of approval. Tailored Sportsman Breeches: I can’t say enough about them. Bar far…
Review On E.C._Equestrian Tote
I love all the products i have purchased from E.C._Equestrian! This bag is reversible, light weight and super cute! I have used this at the barn, horse shows and trips! Here’s there Instagram:
Get the Food Right!
Hi fellow Prepsters! For those of you who don’t know me, I am Lauren Knopp. I’m a 25 year old professional dressage rider and trainer based out of my family’s farm, IDA Farm, in Wellington, FL. I became a professional when I was 22, and started my own business when I was 24. We have…
The Equestrian Stylebook: December-Collaboration With Lauren Knopp
This month for The Equestrian Stylebook, I was in Wellington, Florida. So, of course, I had to collaborate with one of my favorite people and fellow TPE writer, Lauren Knopp. Finding the perfect riding outfit is one of the hardest things in the world. With so many different brands and styles to choose from, there…
Controlling Anxiety
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas! As the year is coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about everyone’s favorite thing – New Years Resolutions! Okay, but seriously how many of us actually keep our resolutions? I don’t even plan on making any this year because I know they’ll…
How To: Painless No Stirrup Work
Everybody hates no stirrup work. Every single one of us and there is no denying it. Though I am posting this in December, that doesn’t mean you can’t apply it to every ride. And contrary to popular belief, no stirrup work should build both horse and rider. The exercises that you do should benefit you…
The “Being OK with not competing”
Let’s be honest I don’t think anyone doesn’t like being a little competitive… Especially in the equestrian world. Most of you now know that my everyday life and work takes a good portion of my days. I’ve come to terms that right now just isn’t a good time to try and compete. As bad as…
My Favorite Things
Equestrian Fashion has always been one of my absolute favorite things to wear, look out, drool over, etc. Here are just a taste of my go to equestrian shops and items for horse and rider Equestri Lifestyle is hands down my go to store to purchase clothing from. Alexa is so incredibly sweet and easy…
Sponsorships: How To Get And Keep It
Sponsorships from brands big and small are what any equestrian strives for. To be recognized by a brand or applied to be a part of the company and asked then to join their team is a great feeling. I am blessed enough to be apart of 8 amazing companies and have had my fair share…
AAW: Adult Ammy World
Hi everyone! I’m very excited to be able to join the team for another year of FUN. 2017 is just around the corner, and I can’t be the only one over the moon about the possibilities a new year brings. As 2016 comes to a close, so does my first year of competing as an…
A Little Bit About The Oily Stable
Hi, I’m Hannah and I run The Oily Stable with my cousin Miranda! Today I’m going to share a little about our mission and our products! I have been using essential oils for a few years but never on my horse till this past April when I trailered Phippen across the US! I fell in…
introduction & a quick look inside the life of a professional
to start off with, i just wanted to say how excited i am to be apart of the preppy equestrian team! i thought i would go ahead and give a quick introduction on myself. my name is stephanie prince and i’m a professional hunter/jumper trainer based in southern illinois. i currently have 7 horses, 4…
Introduction and Young Horse Doubts
I’m beyond excited to be a part of the Preppy Equestrian Blog Team! To start off my first post, I thought I’d give a (hopefully) short introduction on who I am. My name is Alex Banks, my horse’s name is Finn and we are based in Louisville, Kentucky. I have been riding for the…
Juggling Babies and Horses While Still Keeping Your Sanity
As a mother of two, I’m still trying to figure out how to be 100% successful at juggling my lifelong passion and career while being a successful mother and future wife. Thank goodness for my supportive family who help me out as much as they can because if I didn’t have them, I’d never be…
Balancing everyday life with ponies & introduction
I often start reading blogs not really knowing the writer or well maybe I just missed their introduction. So here we goes… I’m Elizabeth, a long time horse lover and now small business owner. I opened EC Equestrian last December not sure where it would go, taken by absolute surprise my small hobby actually became…
The Preppy Equestrian: Holiday Gift Guide 2016
I have been told many times this year that equestrians are hard to shop for. There is just too much to choose from! I have compiled The Preppy Equestrian’s 2016 Holiday Gift guide with 7 awesome, “jump for joy” present ideas. Millbrook Leathers: Millbrook Leathers are all the crazy in the horse world right now. With…
The Equestrian Stylebook: September- Sponsored by Grand Champion Tack & Saddlery
This month, I partnered with my local tack shop, Grand Champion Tack & Saddlery, to bring my preps the September edition of The Equestrian Stylebook! All of these products* are available at Grand Champion so make sure to check them out online here. Finding the perfect riding outfit is one of the hardest things in…
Four Exercises To Help You Bond With Your Horse
Here’s a exercises and tips that can help you bond and understand your horse more. Exercise 1: Lunging Lunging your horse is a great way to build trust and get some energy out. When I first got Phippen I lunged him for a month before I got on. to I wanted build up trust and…
Six Fun Things To Do At The Barn If It’s Raining
If it’s too rainy to ride here’s a few fun things you can do with horse or around the barn. 1. Give your horse a nice warm bath.Use this day to pamper the stink out of your horse’s coat, mane and tail. Don’t forget to give him a few treats. 😉 2. Have a silly photo…
Perfect Riding Shirts For Fall & Winter
Everybody wants to stay warm while they ride in the Fall or Winter so here’s a few cute shirts that get the job done!!! Tailored Sportsman Ice Fill Shirt I’m in love with my new hunter green colored shirt, it’s comfy, soft and breathable. This shirt is great for temperatures around the 50’s to 80’s…
R.J Classics Xtreme Product Review!
R.J Classic Xtreme Show Coats (grey label collection) are the best. Their standards are comfort, stretch, washable, and soft-shell. Comfort is important because during the long days at the show with the sun constantly on you, the last thing you want is to be uncomfortable. These coats are flexible, breathable, and fashion forward. The next…
My 5 Small But Mighty Horse Show Necessities
Our fall competition season is in full swing, and once again, I am immersed in the excitement of show life. Over my ten plus years of competing, I’ve sifted through various items in my tack box, finding what works, what I certainly don’t need to be hauling around, and what I simply can’t function without.…
the power of thank you
Thank you is something that is often missed, especially in this industry. It is one of the most important things at the end of the day next to always hugging your pony. There is so much power behind a thank you & so many people who should be included in the thank you. Thank you gets…
Food For Thought: Good Snacks For Horses
Everyone loves to have some delicious splurges every now and then. Obviously the ones that are packed with sugar and the other bad things, tempt you the most. Horses are the same way. All those things that you eat, your horse want to eat too. Lots of people feed their horses human food of all…
How To Help Improve Your Horse’s Topline
It’s hard to ride a horse without a top line because they’re usually weak, sore and unbalanced because they don’t have strong muscles to help move them forward. So I’m going to share with you a few exercises I’ve been using on my Thoroughbred the past few months to help gain weight and muscle mass. …
Julia And Flirt
Hey everyone! I’ve decided that today I’m going to help you guys get to know flirt and I better since I never really told you all about me (or flirt!). 10 facts about me: 1. I’ve been riding for 5 years 2. I’ve leased 3 horses 3. I am a freshman (😅😱) 4. I am…
Handling School and Riding
With school just around the corner, us equestrians have to start thinking about school and how we are going to balance it with riding. Here is one way you can ride and focus on school for the next 9 months. After you come home from school every day, sit down right away and do all…
Tips To Help Prevent A Stressful Horse Show
Everyone loves to have a easy horse show without stress, injuries and mistakes so here’s some tips I use before the big day! The Day Before The Show: The day before the show I go out to the barn and give whatever horse I’m riding a good bath, check their body for any injuries and…
The Equestrian Stylebook: August
Welcome to my new series The Equestrian Stylebook! Every month I will be putting a new stylebook out with 3 awesome outfits. Look out for the notification on my (@equestrain.syd) or The Preppy Equestrian’s instagram when it is posted. Enjoy! Finding the perfect riding outfit is one of the hardest things in the world. With…
How to Keep Your Daily Rides Interesting and Fun!
(Photo by: Kelsey Bolin @snapcrackleclick) Most of us ride our horses 5-6 days a week. Those 5-6 days envelope lessons and your plain hacks on your horse. But those “plain hacks” can easily be changed into a whole new learning experience if you go into with the mindset of doing something new almost everyday. Below,…
How To Handle Moving Barns
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 move barns, trainers, and horses. I have been through that and I’m writing this to…
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 this for the world, it does make when I’m finally able to get to a real…
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 so so much because they’re comfortable, easy to wash and put on! I highly recommend…
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, the contents may vary. I have made a Step-By-Step layout on how to build your…
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 make each outing fun: DRINK: I can’t stress this enough. Drinking is so important for…
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 colors and styles. These breeches don’t look like any other breech on the market and…
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. You all win a little when I win, and loose a little when I loose.…
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 Does your horse not like fly spray on their face? Use rub on fly gel!…
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 and jumper trainers in Wellington. Surprisingly, the number of fantastic dressage trainers in Wellington is…
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 was worried he would be upset, rowdy and sore. My Mom suggested we could use…
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 has anything to do with the whole chestnut mare situation or not, I’m unsure. Granted,…
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 live a long & healthy life. ________ Tip-Grooming Grooming your horse on a daily basis…
Small Equestrian Businesses
In riding, us equestrians often continue to buy the same products that work for us and our horses. It works, so why not use it?? It seems to make sense! In this I’m going to tell you about 3 very different small businesses that I can’t help but share my love for. The first one is…
Interview with @them.7.minis on Instagram!
Hello everyone! I’m Julia ( @nikonh0rse ) and I am a new blogging intern for The Preppy Equestrian Blog. I’m so excited to be here! For my first article, I have interviewed @them.7.minis on Instagram and I also got to know her favorite riding outfit which I have for you guys to see! Q: When…
Horse Show Protocol: All Three Rings
When showing, you and your horse should always look your best. Since judging can be subjective, you always want to earn those little bonus points for the simple things you can do before you are even in the saddle! But, “looking your best” isn’t always the same for all 3 rings (hunters, jumpers, and…
eco-friendly.
Hey there friends! So I want to introduce you to one of my favorite brands, who lucky for me, is a sponsor of mine! Ecolicious Equestrian. I have so many reasons that I love this brand & the ladies behind it. I want to share some of my favorite products from them with you today,…
My Everyday Grooming Routine
Hi I’m Hannah Burchfield and I own a 9-year-old Ottb named Phippen! I can’t wait to share my everyday routine with all of y’all! My first step of the routine is to heavily curry Phippen everywhere to help get rid of dirt and dander. My second step is to hard brush his stomach, chest,…
Clinic Etiquette 4-1-1
Currently, CEC Elite Training is buzzing with excitement for our upcoming clinic weekend with German international dressage competitor, Kathleen Keller. The first rider will enter at A beginning at 6:45AM tomorrow morning, Friday, July 1st. My time is set for 7:30AM. Kathleen, daughter of Dolf Dietram Keller, currently rides and competes for Germany’s B-Team –…
Leg Protection: Pros and Cons
As a rider, my job is to question any small abnormalities that appear on my best friend. This is true a tenfold over for legs. Horses legs have very little protection considering the sheer amount of important things that make their home underneath that delicate skin… We use support wraps, sport boots, standing bandages, anything…
My Tribe: The Horse Friends
A tribe is most well know from Native Americans that roamed freely over the USA. But a tribe really is a close knit group of friends (and family) that share loves and beliefs. Really, you just need to find people that can put up with your crazy horse shenanigans. But, alas, we can’t find tons…
12 Show Tips For a Smooth Day!
Horse shows can sure be stressful, especially when it comes to making sure both you and your horse are on top of the game. Follow along with these tips and tricks to help make your show easier and worry free! 1~ Have a cleaning session with some barn buddies a day or two before you…
Fly B Gone: The Bonnet
Everyone loves bonnets right? They are one of the best and most fashionable ways to keep those bugs away. My 4 bonnets are the life and blood of Pinky’s day to day apparel. In total we have a collection of 4 bonnets. It may not seem like many but when combined with our 15 different…
what’s in my box & what are my favorites?
Hey guys! It’s Kristin here! I get this question all of the time. This also goes hand in hand with the “What do you use every day?” question. This question also leads to the “What do you take to the ring?” but that is for a post that will be coming soon on another day.…
Brand Review: Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark is a well known and fashionable clothing company for equestrians of all disciplines or anyone seeking comfortable and UV protective clothing. This brand features colorful and comfy shirts, hats, athletic pants and more. One of Kastel Denmark’s most popular product is their UV sun shirts. I own a couple of sun shirts, and…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Sun Protection
Ah, summer is upon us. Well, most of us… especially if you’re located in South Texas. The summer season here is anything but glamorous. Try triple digit temperatures with ungodly humidity and wicked thunderstorms because of it. Learning how to properly protect ourselves from the harmful, powerful UV rays is a science. Over the years,…
Beat The Heat: Texas Style
The term “hot” has a different meaning when you live in Texas. People joke about how you can fry an egg on the sidewalk or roads that are so hot, your flip-flops will melt. Well, I’m here to tell you as a Texas summer survivor, both those things are real. Triple digit temperatures partnered with 85-100% humidity…
Brand Review: EC Equestrian!
Saddle pads are every equestrian’s kryptonite. And if you say that you don’t love saddle pads, you are lying to yourself…