So you’re having a baby. Congratulations! Some options of what to do with your horse during and after pregnancy: If it’s your first pregnancy, you might be wondering what it will look like to go through it with your horse. Jump to: The decision to ride Physical changes during pregnancy What to do with your horse […]
Goal Setting
How Much Does A Horse Cost: Horse Budget For 1 Year
Yearly total for one horse: $4,135 Here is the overview of expenses for one horse for one year. This is an example from my real life farm. There can be a lot of variation in these numbers. Annual cost for 1 horse at home If you’re thinking about getting your first horse, it’s a good […]
Training My Own Horse: Imposter Syndrome
Training your own horse as an amateur is hard. Not just from a technical and skills perspective, but also from a mental and emotional perspective. I must be a glutton for this kind of punishment, because every time I’ve owned a horse I’ve trained it myself, starting at age 10 with very little preparation. Training […]
The Bay’s First Year: What We’ve Accomplished
Today is the first anniversary of the day I brought The Bay home. I think this is the perfect time to reflect on our relationship, my horse training goals, and what we’ve accomplished together so far.