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Endings and New Beginnings but Always Making Strides
Confession: I’ve been missing in action from the barn for a good reason. Ferrous has been mine for three full months and sometimes I feel like I’m failing at being a horse owner. For those of you who know me you may be unsurprised at my attitude. To new readers, welcome! I’ll explain- I’m passionate about horses. As a result I’m extremely hard on myself. I hold myself to an extremely high standard that I can never measure up to in life. Can you relate? I know that I’m being harsh. Truthfully, Ferrous is happy, healthy, and living the good life at his barn on luscious property. But between snow,…
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KeriCure Wound Care for Equines
Do you have a horse prone to injury? KeriCure, Inc. Champion Seal is an easy to apply, and organic liquid bandage that keeps wounds clean while your horse recovers. *This is a sponsored post. I may receive products or monetary compensation in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own. We all know someone with an accident prone horse. You know the one who gets hurt in the paddock by just looking at the fencing? Or the pony who is constantly covered in scratches and bite marks from playing with his friends in the paddock. There’s at least one in every barn. As an equine…
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Locating Your Brave Pants
After my post the other week where my cob Aladdin and I successfully jumped a 90cm fence I started wondering how on earth did we do it after being stuck at 50cm for so long. What gave us the confidence to take the ‘leap’ and just go for it? My whole life I have watched other riders in awe and dreamt about jumping ‘actual jumps’ but never thought I would be able to ride myself into one the bigger fences without forgetting to breath or just bailing off the side in disbelief. Aladdin and I started off our journey fairly slowly. Some days I would get on…
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The Power of Holistic Wellness
What is holistic wellness and why should it be widely available to all? The term is rather straightforward. Holistic meaning treating the “whole” body. Holistic veterinarians and health providers alike account for mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease to treat their patients. These techniques are humane, non-invasive, and centered on stress reduction and compassion. Some of these techniques may include laser therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, osteopathy, massage and more. Overview Often the perception of a “holistic veterinarian” is one that thinks outside the box of conventional medicine and chooses instead to focus on natural treatments, or alternative therapies. As of a studied…
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Vet Chat Episode 2- Limping and Hip Pain in Your Dog
My dog Gonzo injured himself again. Recently he presented with a significant limp in his right hind. He will occasionally overdo it and strain a muscle. Last July, he pulled both hips out of alignment requiring anti-inflammatories, chiropractic work, and acupuncture. Well, he did it again. * This posts contains affiliate links. If you click the link I may receive a small commission at no cost to you, to help keep my pups in dog treats. All opinions are my own. Luckily my friend and colleague Dr. Kendra Pope was there to help! Gonzo loves the vet. My dogs are the opposite of afraid, and so I brought him to…
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Prancing into the BlogPaws 10th Anniversary Conference
Best Beyond Paws Pet Blog Finalists 2018 Do I have your attention? Good. The BlogPaws social media and pet blogging network is a network of pet bloggers around the world who dedicate their lives to writing and sharing important information about their pets. It is no surprise that dogs and cats are clearly the more popular pets. After all, they dominate domestic households. Despite being primarily a horse blogger, the BlogPaws community has welcomed me with open arms. This year I am so incredibly proud to announce that my blog, Bridle & Bone, is a finalist for “Best Beyond Paws Pet Blog” at this year’s 10th Anniversary Conference in Kansas…
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My Equestrian Dilemma: Control vs. Trust
Confession: My biggest problem is not trusting myself or my horse. I need to trust my horse more. I’m a work in progress. I’m hyper organized, ambitious, and I know what I want. All good things, right? Except when I realize that I am a control freak. In my previous publishing life I managed a team of employees. I delegated and I never micromanaged. I swear! Since becoming a mother, I’m pretty sure that has changed. I feel out of control in my own home most days with three kids and two dogs, and so I strive to control other things like my work…..or of course, my…
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Getting Candid with an Equestrian Photoshoot
When you buy a new horse, you book the obligatory equestrian photoshoot to capture your new relationship. As a photographer myself, I am more comfortable behind the lens, so I was a little anxious about being the subject. The good news is when you are photographing horses they have a way of keeping you humble and being the focus on themselves. Especially when you have a lot of personality like Ferrous. Callie Heroux is a local eventer and photographer. I’d entered her model call last year but was not chosen, however, I did keep her information just in case. And I’m so glad. After I bought Ferrous, I…
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Quiz: What kind of horse rider are you?
Bold, Timid, or a Little of Both? Who doesn’t love a good horse quiz? I know what type of horse rider I am, regardless. But it was so much fun to put together. And a great way for people to understand it isn’t just black and white. Sometimes I’m bold, sometimes I’m timid. I’m never one thing. I think we can all identify with that. I am so excited to announce that my much anticipated book, Confessions of a Timid Rider, is now available for preorder! The book will be published this summer, and I can’t wait. If you’ve liked the series of the same name…
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Luxurious Riding with the Le Mieux Pro Sorb Lambskin Numnah
Enter the half pad debate. I never loved my sheepskin half pad and thought it bulged weirdly on my pony’s back. Nor did I feel that it created any real cushion. So I debated between gel pads, air pads, and memory foam. So many choices! Upon some research and help from my friend and trainer we ultimately decided on the Le Mieux Pro Sorb Lambskin Numnah from Country & Stable. The numnah is the perfect blend of saddle pad and half pad. With horse ownership comes great responsibility. The benefit of buying a horse the barn owner and trainers are familiar with is having that extra knowledge at…
Equestrian Author and Podcast Host
