The awards committee at our saddle club came up with a neat party favor one year, the pocket halter. A finely braided strand of rope, about eight feet long, attached to a metal ring, and boasting a leather “tail”, the…
On the Farm
From wild horse to happy mustang
Little-known, instant sump pump filter
Yes, you too can use the nearest fly mask to wrap your sump pump -- every barn should have one or two just in case -- in a tough, washable mesh filter. Many thanks to my daughter Kalinda, Cindy Carrick and Gregg Doster for emergency troubleshooting during the storm...
Flood central
First time in history for the stable that our barn has flooded. Okay, it happened in 1997 too. Never underestimate a thunderstorm in Colorado. My daughter Kalinda opened the west barn doors and a wave of water washed down the aisle. Read also: Little-known, instant...
Happy Mother’s Day!
We have babies! Hope the predators give these new baby geese a break.
Take it easy this Easter
... Easter advice from the PRS horses.
How to handle stress
A friend of mine has a big birthday coming up next week and I found this list she distributed on the back of an official memo back in the days we worked together. Try one of these techniques if you're one of those people who suffer performance anxiety at horse...
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!