The Del Mar National Horse Show

On May 6th in the Del Mar Arena at the Del Mar Fairgrounds a very special event was set to occur. The $5000 Ride and Drive Classic had just ended. 8 riders entertained the audience by navigating the course of large jumps and cones with skilled riding and driving. They tickled our funny bones too…

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…

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…

Trailer Safety Tips

When you own or lease a horse eventually you’ll find it necessary to haul them. Whether for a trail ride, horse show, vet clinic, or just plain old moving, that horse will need to get on a horse trailer of some kind. Hauling horses can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be.…

A Boutique Experience

Last Thursday, Mary’s Tack and Feed hosted it’s third ‘Sip N Shop’. The first ‘Sip N Shop’ was held in December of 2016. Good turnout and a great time had by all, inspired a second get-together the following week with plans for one a season! If you missed out last week we highly encourage you…

Lessons Learned From George Morris

“If riding were all blue ribbons and bright lights, I would have quit long ago” – George Morris Whether you idolize him or just have a passing interest, George Morris is a driving force in the Hunter/Jumper community. And today the esteemed Horseman, Trainer, Author and Judge turns 79 years old! In the past I…