~1~ Whew, I don't know where to start, so I will go in chronological order...first up is the 4th of July Parade at the horse community closest to us. Meg and Josie rode in the parade. ~2~ Meg said that glitter and horses equaled a dream come true for her girlish heart Merlin, the ho

the type of horse, based on its markings, is called a "paint".....doesn't mean you actually have to paint it

Yesterday, I spent the whole day at the barn. It was fan-stinking-tastic. And freezing. Got there, fetched the ponies with A, put them all up and starting tacking them up to go after Red got a very thorough grooming session. Pretty sure he nose-dived into mud. Once I was about halfway done, Red perked his ears outside and he never, ever, ever has his ears up unless someone whistles at him or something's goin' on. Sure enough, four seconds later, I hear a little whinny. I looked outside and…

Here is a list of Christmas props for your horses. These are great for photos or dressing up for a Christmas parade.

Learn de-spook strategies that will enable your horse to be calm in a parade. Bonus: these training tips are excellent desensitizing for any spooky horse.

Doctor and nurse

Does anyone have any ideas on how to make these? I don't even know where to begin and I don't think theres anywhere I could buy wings this big. I have a...

What a great day for a horse show. What an even better day for a Costume Class at a horse show. Thank you to Houck Horse Company for the great Halloween tradition and mother nature for great weather. I know this is one of my most favorite horse shows all year. It's so fun to see all the kids, young and old, create their costumes. Let's not forget the wonderful horses that put up with these crazy costumes. Click the link below to go to the entire gallery. Houck Horse Company Halloween Show…

Costumes for horses. Easy or elaborate, find great ideas for your next parade or Halloween costume.