Kim Roe The Benefits of Horse Ownership Go Beyond Riding Today I walked my far fields, skirted the woods my husband and I planted decades ago, and soaked in a few moments of one of the last sunny days of the year. The grass was damp from a recent rain, but the …
Prepare for Winter and Enjoy the Fruits of Summer Ahh, autumn, the most golden time of the year and my favorite season. I love the cooling temperatures, the colors of fall, fewer bugs, wearing my favorite hoodie, everything pumpkin, and the first fire of the season. The downside is that …
5 Strategies to Make the Cold Season a Little Easier As summer fades into fall, the natural world prepares for winter. Birds migrate south, horses grow furry, and squirrels stockpile grain and nuts. We humans also need to get ready for the long cold winter and for the hardships and …
8 Strategies to Keep Riding Fun Last summer I began teaching a pair of young riders—a 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old brother—who wanted to learn more about the discipline of working equitation. The first time they came for a lesson I asked them about their strengths, weaknesses, and what their …
There’s No Telling Why Some People Make a Life with Horses I was fortunate as a child to have horses given to me; I know it was a privilege and I’m grateful. My mother was passionate about them and provided my sister and me the opportunity to ride and own …
Summer is the Season for Action “The secret to life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to, something you bring everything to, every minute of the day for your whole life. And the most important thing is—it must be something you cannot possibly do!” Sculptor …
The Tools I Can’t Live Without Having horses at home is wonderful. We can fuss over them whenever and however we want, go for a ride without getting in a car, and give them the life they deserve. But keeping a horse property, whether small or large, involves a lot …
An Interview with Leslie Martien Interview by Kim Roe Working equitation (WE) is one of the fastest growing equine disciplines in the world. The sport appeals to people from both English and Western disciplines, and all breeds of horses are found competing in it. Designed to highlight and celebrate the …
Let’s Stop Looking for Ourselves When We Look at Our Horse “We don’t see the world as it is, but rather as we are.“ Mary Pipher It’s spring, my favorite time of year! Horses are shedding, foals are being born, and horse people are planning the fun we’ll have with …
By Kim Roe Hay nets, both the traditional and the small hole variety, are useful tools found in most horse barns. Small-hole nets slow down eating for horses who bolt their feed, which can cause gas and/or impaction colics. These nets also help with weight management by making horses work …
