All About Horse Show Ribbons (Colors and Placings)

Let’s jump right into some Horse Show 101 for this post and talk about: RIBBONS! Have you ever wondered what the different colors stand for when it comes to horse show ribbons? Let’s find out! Ribbons are Traditional Horse Show Prizes Every year after a hockey tournament, my son walks away with a medal and/or … Read more

Horse Show Survival Kit: What to Pack

Horse Show Survival Kit

When you or your child enters the world of horse showing, you will learn quickly that anything that can happen, might. You will also learn that the more prepared you are, the better. On horse show days, we pack our supplies the night before and triple check them before leaving home. Check out our suggestions … 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

Horse Themed Subscription Boxes for Equestrians

horse subscription boxes

The horse lover in your life may seem like they have it all, but perhaps they haven’t checked out these horse themed subscription boxes yet. You can have these boxes sent to your house every month. When you open them, they are full of quality horse themed products! Each month is a surprise and this … Read more

25 Weekly Theme Ideas for Horse Camp

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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

7 Fun Boredom Busters for Your Horses

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Would you like to keep your horses entertained and occupied while they’re in the barn or even out in the pasture? Like humans, horses can get bored. You want your pets to stay busy and entertained because it can boost their mood while giving them something to do when they are not eating, sleeping, or … Read more

5 Ways to Keep Your Horse Cool in Summer

Sunset horse ride

Knowing how to keep your pet cool in the summer is crucial if you’re a new horse owner. (Even if you have owned horses for years, a little refresher never hurts!) You wouldn’t want your horse to feel overheated because that could cause the animal to collapse or end up with serious injuries. So put … Read more

Basic Safety Tips for Trail Riding on Your Horse

Catskills Trail Ride

If you’re planning to do a lot of trail riding with your pony, you need to know how to keep yourself and your pet safe. You can have a lot of fun but need to be prepared for any situation that could get thrown your way. Go ahead and check out these safety tips for … Read more

Free Printable Horse Activity Book for Kids

horse activity set printable

Grab our free printable horse themed activity book for the kids to enjoy! This 7 paged printable pack would make a great boredom buster! I always love keeping easy activities on hand for the kids, including coloring and puzzle pages. They make great boredom busters. These pages are great to use on road trips, too! … Read more

The Best Horse Treats Your Pony Will Love!

feeding horse treats

Check out this round up of some of the best horse treats out there! Our herd loves these snacks and they make the perfect after-ride treats! After a great ride, there is one thing for certain: our ponies are going to get some treats for a job well done. There are so many different kinds … Read more