Tips for Seeing Wild Horses in Corolla, NC

Wild horses 2 corolla

The wild horses of Corolla, NC (the northern tip of the Outer Banks) are as iconic to the town as the ocean waves! Trying to catch a glimpse of these horses is a popular activity for visitors. Learn more about the wild horses and how to (safely!) try to see some on your next trip. … Read more

Unicorn Play Dough Mat Printable Game

Unicorn Play Dough Mat HERO

This printable activity is a great way to “play” with the rainbow! There are actually 3 different printable play dough mats included in this pack. You can play the “roll a dice” game version, or simply enjoy yourself by giving the unicorn a beautiful mane. Kids of all ages will enjoy this unicorn play dough … Read more

Equisarte Equestrian Challenge Review

Equisarte Shows Challenge Ribbons HERO

You might have heard about the equestrian challenges offered by Equisarte Shows and wondered how they work and if they are legit or not. We have participated in two of their recent riding challenges and have a review to share with you! Equisarte Shows popped up on our radar last summer after a couple of … Read more

Equestrian Horseback Rider Printable Play Dough Mat

Horse Play Dough Mat FINISH

Horseback riders of all ages will love this fun and easy activity! Grab our printable equestrian themed play dough mat for a great boredom buster. Laminate it for unlimited uses without having to reprint. I am thrilled to add this new printable to the blog. My family loves play dough (kids AND adults) and this … Read more

10+ Ideas for Halloween Horse and Rider Costumes

There are several occasions in the equestrian world when you might need horse and rider costumes. Check out the fun ideas below for costumes! These horse and rider costumes would work great for a Halloween costume class or party, hunt teams classes, costume trail classes and more. All of the costumes focus on horse/rider themes, … Read more

Printable Equestrian Scavenger Hunt for Your Horse Barn

Equestrian Scavenger Hunt HERO

Grab our printable barn scavenger hunt for a fun and easy activity. This equestrian scavenger hunt is a great boredom buster and you can print as many copies as you need. Have you ever gone on a scavenger hunt? They are a lot of fun and a great way to explore. Scavenger hunts also work … Read more

DIY Pool Noodle Hobby Horse Jumps

Hobby Horse Jumping Vertical

If you know a kid who rides horses, chances are pretty good that she loves jumping jumps.  No, we don’t mean on a pony… we mean on foot! Horseless horse jumps are incredibly popular with young equestrians! These small scale replicas of real horse jumps are fun to jump on foot, sometimes with a stick … Read more

What to Pack for Horse Camp

Lily Bun at camp

Packing for horse riding camp is no joke! Forget running out the door with a bathing suit and towel or a water bottle and pair of sneakers. Horse camp is a fun and unique experience for your young equestrian and the more prepared you are, the better! Over a decade ago, my daughter went off … Read more

Best Family Dude Ranches in the US

Pine Ridge Ranch

Have you ever taken your family on a vacation to a dude ranch? If not, you have been missing out excitement, adventure and a true escape that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re in search of horseback riding opportunities, beautiful scenery, thrilling activities, or good eats, you’ll find all that and more when staying … Read more

25 Weekly Theme Ideas for Horse Camp

cantering in field

Whether you are planning ahead for summer or just looking for some fun themes for horse camp, this list is sure to help! Take a look at these weekly theme ideas and use them to build your camp schedule! SUMMER CAMP! My kids have enjoyed horse camp every summer for more than a decade at … Read more