The Sunday Review: Eway Backup Camera
OVERVIEW: Do you ever wonder what horses are doing in the trailer while you’re cruising down the road with them on board? Unless they are stomping and kicking the trailer can be pretty quiet back there behind your truck…and you hope for it to be. Trailer cameras are notoriously expensive…as anything with the “horse” or…
Crashing (out) but Refusing to Burn
The last few weeks I’ve been a whirlwind of emotions. My previous and successful outing at Larkin Hill (The Season Begins in Upstate New York) began a spiral I didn’t anticipate. At the show Stanley and I did very well, but I noticed he struggled to pick up his left lead more than usual. As an…
The Sunday Review: Ambition (The Eventing Series Book 1)
“‘I’m not ready for this,’ I said looking around. And then I squared my shoulders, put my chin up. ‘But that’s okay.’” ― Natalie Keller Reinert: Ambition Today on Book Club I am introducing you to book one of a large series of books. I’m a slow reader so I haven’t yet read the whole series…
Pet ID Week: Microchipping and What You Need To Know
This past week was National Pet ID week and what better way to celebrate than to discuss microchipping! If you plan to compete at recognized events, it’s important that you know the rules…and microchips are among these rules. Originally the United States Equestrian Federation planned to roll out a new requirement that all horses in…
The Season Begins in Upstate New York
I was incredibly fortunate to get a leg up on this year’s training by taking two amazing weeks in Aiken, SC. I came home supercharged and motivated to keep the momentum up but I was also met with all the challenged and obstacles that typically compete for my attention here at home. I decided upon…
The Sunday Review: Insta 360 Go Ultra Camera
OVERVIEW: I love getting footage of my adventures. I love videos. Photographs. Proof that I did the things. I also love watching footage. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched the bodycam footage of Elisa Wallace piloting one of her horses around cross country. I’ll sit at the edge of my seat and…
Are You Prepared? Preparing Your Horse’s First Aid Kit
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, so I’d like to begin this month by covering what I like to have available in my tack box or as part of my horse’s First Aid Kit. Last year I touched on preparation for June’s Pet Preparedness Month but we never dug into the first aid.…
The Sunday Review: Moonbrew
OVERVIEW: As long as I can remember I was a kid who struggled with sleep. My parents would pull their hair out trying to get me down. My dad would spend so much time reading me a book or telling me stories. I would sometimes ask him to rub my back. My mom once told…
At Long Last: Thoroughbred Baby Photos
As a thoroughbred lover for years, I have always dreamed of getting baby photos of the thoroughbreds in my care. I have searched for Warrior’s Blade. For Zeno Bay. For VaiVia. For R Tom Cat. For Mr Wrench It. I’ve looked up breeders and emailed the ones I found with crickets in response. The Jockey…
Injectable Omeprazole Comes to the United States
Ulcers have been the bane of my existence since entering the horse world with an off-track thoroughbred. Since then I do research and take great strides to create a gut healthy lifestyle for ALL of my equine companions. I cannot prevent them entirely, but I can certainly do my best. Check out some of my…
The Sunday Review: Keeping Horses Outdoors
“Studies show that horses who are able to move consistently throughout the day and night are more focused, learn better, and are more willing to work with their handlers.” ― Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská: Keeping Horses Outdoors Happy March, friends! Our winter is nearly over and I am back once again to add a book onto your book…
Aiken: Week Two
A couple weeks ago I recapped the first leg of my Aiken adventure for you in Updates From Aiken; Exploring Aiken’s Dining and Horse Centric Town and Focusing on Growth. Last week I enjoyed telling you about my time at Aiken’s Grand Prix of Eventing that was held at Bruce’s Field February 27th and 28th. Aiken…
The Green Horseman 