“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…
Tomorrow is President’s Day! Many of our past Presidents kept pets at the White House. Dogs like: Checkers Nixon, Bo Obama, and Feller Truman. Cats like: Socks Clinton, Nip, Tuck and Snowflake Coolidge. Many of our countries illustrious leaders were also phenomenal horsemen. Whether family pets, or trusted steeds who bravely carried them into battle,…
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Pssst…. Attention all equines! Yes, this blog is for YOU! The New Year is here and your human counterparts are going to be busy trying to reinvent themselves. Things may even get a little nutty. So, we’ve come up with some resolutions you can make for yourself and tips on how to stick with them!…
Yay! You did it! No-Stirrup November is just about over and we bet you can’t wait to get your beloved irons back! We’re sure your body has rediscovered its appreciation for stirrups… but have you? We got to wondering about how and when stirrups came about. Who do we have to thank for this amazing…
Shorter days, cooler weather and fuzzy ponies have arrived! Mary’s is here to help. Here are 4 clipping tips to get you started: 1) Pre-Clip Beauty Care Before you clip, your horse’s coat needs to be clean! Give your horse a good scrub and lather with a quality horse shampoo. Dirt and grime will dull…
“Drop your stirrups!” Ugh… one of the things we dread hearing from our trainer… but there are benefits to riding without stirrups, so take it like a champ and remember all these positive reasons why: Develop your seat. Finding a deep, secure and balanced seat will result in better communication with your horse. Improve your…
There is an old saying that we have all heard, “No hoof, no horse,” and it couldn’t be truer when it comes to the health of your horses hooves. Here is a list of tips and products to consider helping your horse put its best foot forward. 1. Basic hoof care is the foundation for…
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