Happy Presidents Day!

Happy Presidents Day!

George Washington, by all accounts, was quite the horseman, except for the fact that he let his own horse die of the heat at the Battle of Monmouth, 1778. This picture, purchased at the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall, showing George at left on a dark horse, had been cut...

Alien invasion

Alien invasion

... also known as the snow blower at night. Great on a night when my Craftsman walk-behind failed to start. It apparently hates snow. Thank you, Gregg!

Pair of bald eagles pays us a visit

Pair of bald eagles pays us a visit

Bald eagles! This pair of bald eagles surprised us during a farrier visit Thursday. Not something you see every day, especially with all the development and road construction we've had around here. It's possible they enjoy hunting fish from our pond. A White...

When to (Smart)blanket? There’s an app for that

When to (Smart)blanket? There’s an app for that

We get a lot of questions about whether/when to blanket horses, and I always give a complicated answer. You need to account for your horse's age, coat, body score, general health, your peace of mind and your ability to predict the weather. Cruising through a recent...