How to throw a Kentucky Derby Party

Every first weekend of May the top three-year-old thoroughbreds vie to win the first leg of the coveted Triple Crown. This will be the 143rd running of this historic race at Churchill Downs in Louisville KY. It’s a fun event to share with family and friends. Here is a quick checklist to make sure you…

Chickens and Flock Health

  Chickens are fun, educational, and practical pets.  Every day, more people are considering having chickens at home. Keeping chickens is a rewarding experience. Whether you consider yourself a hobbyist or a serious poultry farmer, we’ve come up with a few tips on maintaining a happy and healthy flock. Nutrition Like with other animals, nutrition…

Staff Favorites – Carey

You met her last week in the Meet Mary’s Feature, now we’ll introduce you to some of Carey’s favorite items sold at Mary’s Tack and Feed. Papa Psuka dog treats – both my dogs love them and will do anything for them. They are crunchy and stinky and stay fresh in their resealable bag. One…

West Coast Dressage Convention

On April 8th and 9th. Mary’s had a Booth at the SH-Productions West Coast Dressage Convention at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The event was packed with people from all over the United States, Mexico and Canada, as it would be British Gold Medalist, Carl Hester’s only west coast appearance to do clinics and provide valuable…

Sit and Fit: Stubben Portos Elite

Check out our new favorite Stubben hunter/jumper close contact saddle…the Portos S Deluxe Leather Saddle. With a newly designed (= soft and comfortable) seat based on Stubben’s state-of-the-art tension saddle tree technology, stitched knee rolls to instantly conform around the block, and equipped with close contact foam panels, the Portos feels as good as it…

Foal Nutrition – Weaning to Adulthood

Foals are the cutest and before you know it they are growing by leaps and bounds. Knowing what to feed them and when can feel like its guesswork, but it’s a science.  Continuing with our previous post , we’ve come up with some quick notes on where to start developing your foal and young horse…