It's that time of year again. Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! By now I'm sure you have all your vacation plans in order but have you forgotten anything? Or anyone? How about your horse? I know, he doesn't get to go along, but who will be taking care of him? A few years ago, I was going out of town for work and vacations. All together I was going to be gone for about 3 … [Read more...] about Summer Vacation Tips
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Countdown To A Horse Show
Every year I have students that are heading into the show ring. Some are old hands while others are taking on the show pen for the first time. At our barn, we don't have grooms. All my students are expected to take care of their own horses. This is something I teach each student when they start taking lessons with me. I believe students who groom and otherwise care … [Read more...] about Countdown To A Horse Show
How To Choose A Blanket For Your Horse
How To Choose A Blanket For Your Horse You made the decision. You are going to blanket your horse this winter. Now you need blankets. How do you decide which one to get? What weight do you need? How many? There are so many different types, how do you choose? First you need to ask yourself these 6 simple questions… Is your horse body-shaved or under … [Read more...] about How To Choose A Blanket For Your Horse
To Blanket or Not To Blanket?
It’s Blanket Season! By Cheryl Rohnke Kronsberg Published in The Instructor (Fall 2011) Ok, I know that as I write this, its 100 degrees outside and blankets are the furthest thing from your mind. But... It's BLANKET SEASON! This small fact was made abundantly clear today when I went to my local tack shop. I held the door for someone carrying 6 freshly washed … [Read more...] about To Blanket or Not To Blanket?