Boots Shopping
Purchasing a pair of boots is an investment. Boots can last years if you take care of them and purchase the right kind. There are a few...
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Dec 9, 20202 min
Interview with Kelly - our Owner/Trainer
We took some time with Kelly to ask her a few rapid fire questions with added commentary. 1. How long have you been riding? More than 29...
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Dec 9, 20201 min
Gifts for Horse Lovers
'Tis the season for gift giving and it can be hard to give a gift to a horse lover when you don't know a lot about the sport. Here are...
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Dec 9, 20202 min
Helmet Shopping
Get the facts - helmets save lives! 60% or more of horse-related deaths are caused by head injuries. Helmets reduce this possibility by...
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Apr 13, 20202 min
Yoga for Horse Riders
I know a lot of us are starting to feel like Waldo, napping away. But - while not being able to go out; there are exercises you can do at...
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Mar 20, 20201 min
Horse Activities for the Home
With many of us being indoors, for the time being, I know we are concerned we won't get our horse fix! Here is a list to keep your mind...
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Mar 13, 20204 min
Tack Topics #1
Now that we have gotten more acquainted with horseback riding, let's learn anatomy and basic tack knowledge. Tack is any equipment you...
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Mar 6, 20202 min
Cribbing 101
Cribbing is the bane of a barn manager's existence. Normally thought of as a neurotic behavior, there is an association between stalled...
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Feb 28, 20202 min
Benefits of Horseback Riding
There are many benefits to horseback riding since it's an all body workout. When riding, your body is kept in an unnatural position:...
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Feb 21, 20203 min
Grooming - the Art of Keeping a Horse Clean
Grooming is an important part of horsemanship and has multiple benefits. The main goals are to prevent saddle sores, which occur when...
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Feb 14, 20202 min
So You've Never Been Around a Horse Before - Basic Barn Safety
While our owner and head trainer, Kelly, has been around horses since she was little, we know that not everyone is as lucky. Here are...
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Feb 7, 20201 min
From Hungry to Thriving
Ranger came to us as an abandonment/starvation case. His family forgot about him once he got old and left him in a pasture by himself....
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Aug 10, 20171 min
Equifest Fun
We had a wonderful time at Lamplight last week! We are finally back to work after relaxing. All of our students did so well and we are so...
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Jun 23, 20171 min
First Show of Season
Some of our students having fun in and out of the ring.
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Jun 14, 20171 min
Cows Cooling Off on a Hot Day
It was a hot day, so Lucifer decided to stand in the water buckets to cool off. Maybe need to get a kid's pool.
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Jun 12, 20171 min
Summer Fun on a Hot Day
Look at the joy on her face! Maybe we should offer swimming lessons!
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