Fun Stuff

Thelwell print, circa 1962 As much as I enjoy having a sparkly clean horse, they don’t need to be spankin’ clean 100% of the time for their health. On the contrary, a big part of my grooming regimen for my guys was to let them …

It may not dramatically change your horse’s health but these treats are a fun barn kid’s project for a day or night in!

Suffice it to say that Mandy has gained lots of confidence riding wonderful school horses! First & foremost before I even start- school horses are the creatures who forgive & ignore so many mistakes that beginning equestrians make. Think about this. I am not just …

Welcome to This Barn Mom! As impulsive as my husband will tell you I am (& he’s absolutely right about this), this blog has been about 9 slow, long years in the making. You see, nine years ago, I was sitting by the arena watching …

If your darling little muffin rides horses & ponies for any length of time, he/she will fall off. No question about it- even the most stoic geriatric gentleman will stumble, spook or get the wind up his tail, resulting in the aforementioned muffin hitting the …

While the equestrian community isn’t always known for its horse sense pun intended) when it comes to shopping, there are some great places that will help you save money & recoup a bit of your fashion investments! My friend Taylor Hall has started her own …