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Before the Buzz Begins
FTC Disclosure: As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Early Prep Matters Owning horses in the south means dealing with the inevitable… flies. Typically starting…
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The Rider’s Guide to the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Harry Meade. Boyd Martin. Tim Price. Tom McEwen. Four of the top ten ranked FEI riders in this 2026 elite five star event. What’s not to love? Two days of beautiful dressage, a day of exhilarating cross country, and a suspenseful final day of show jumping. Top rides pair with trade fair galore, yummy food,…
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How to Build a Barn Routine That Keeps You Grounded
One thing that’s always constant is the barn. The barn is always there. Good day, bad day, the horses are still there, and chances are they had a lot better day than you did. Maybe you had a lot of meetings, a test at school, or maybe you had a rough go with a friend.…
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The Rider’s Guide to Creating a Calm, Organized Tack Room
“But it’s organized in my mind! I know where everything is!” Says the person standing in a tack room with piles of random pieces of equipment everywhere, open feed bags, and a counter full of unmarked supplements. STOP making excuses for an unorganized tack room!
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Why I Started the Chestnut Dream
I sat on my first horse at four years old. It was in the parking lot of the church preschool I attended. I remembered that day forever. Sitting on a massive quarter horse’s back for all of seven walk steps was all I needed to get hooked. I thought it was the coolest
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Minimalist Barn Essentials
Minimalism matters in your barn. Horses will be horses, and they will injure themselves or give you the unexpected. What you can do is keep everything simple and organized. At the end of the day, you need to save the big things
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The Ultimate Equestrian Gift Guide
FTC Disclosure: As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Give Great Equestrian Gifts When you’re shopping for someone whose heart beats a little faster at…
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Finding the Perfect Fit Riding Breeches
FTC Disclosure: As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Riding Breeches for Equestrians Well-fitting riding breeches play an…