Recently there has been a lot of rule changes regarding where we can remove hair from our horses. No matter what side of the fence you reside on, there is usually a need for some sort of hair removal. It may be for the show ring, to make an older horse more comfortable, to treat…

It’s official. We’ve reached the point of the summer where we enter the barn cool and collected, and exit looking like we’ve failed at outrunning a thunderstorm – disheveled, wet, and more than a little winded. Hot and sweaty are consistent adjectives for every equestrian, and they same goes for our horses. And our saddle…

“Why is that horse wearing a blindfold?”  “It’s so hot, why is that horse in a blanket?” Unfortunately for barn managers, equine fly apparel isn’t really understood by the general public. The idea that items can block biting insects, yet still be see-through, tough, and cool is a relatively new concept… so new, in fact,…

The wildly unpredictable weather of Spring has arrived, and it has us all caught up in its wicked roller coaster ride. The grass is coming in rich and thick, but also might be stressed by a frost. The mud is thick and relentless, until it turns rock hard and dry, before going back to mud…

Ladies and gentlemen, I’m proud to announce that we are on the upswing out of winter and cruising towards spring. It means the days are getting longer, the temperatures and weather are wildly unpredictable, and your horse has had just enough time to ruin their first round of blankets. In most any barns, there are…

Grooming-Arm-Burn – It’s a thing, and we have the cure You’ve updated your saddle away from flat flaps and hard seats. You’ve updated your bridle to provide the latest ergonomic comfort for your horse. Your thick, wool show coat never leaves the back of the closet, and your boots feature convenient zippers. But has your…

“Summer fashion” has a slightly different meaning for equestrians. While most people think of shorts that will accent their killer tan, shirts that compliment their drink cooler, and bathing suit cover-ups that will hide all the places that don’t need to be flaunted – equestrians think of sweat, dirt, and comfort.  The heat of summer…

It hasn’t gotten hot yet. Here on the East Coast, it has gotten pleasant. Pleasant enough we can enjoy a glass of wine while sitting on tack trunks, without getting eaten alive by bugs. Although it seems the days of misery at the wings of those tiny flying varmints are a long time away, they…

Here on the East Coast, we are preparing for the season of continuous blanket changing. Where overnight they need a medium, mornings are a sheet, by noon a fly sheet is in order, and as soon as the sun goes down, we are shivering while we throw the mediums back on. And of course, many…

There is something magical about steam from a good ride spiraling up into the grey winter sky, foggy breath flowing out their nostrils, and you having built up a pleasant warmth under layers of clothing. You feel accomplished that you rode through the coo-weather-crazies, and ended up with a productive ride, where you can relax…