#WINTER
How to Survive Winter Without An Indoor Arena
Riffing off of Meagan DeLisle’s “How to Survive Winter” guide from last week, Kristen Kovatch offers a few tips based on her own experience riding without an indoor arena.
How To Survive Winter Without Losing a Few Fingers
For those of us that can’t pick up and head south, winter can be a period of compromises. Meagan DeLisle shares a few tips for making winter riding as productive as possible.
The Idea of Order: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Nope. Not even a little.
Video: Minis on the Move!
“We’re freeeeeee!”
Screenshot via Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm’s Facebook page
Snowed in or not, this will probably be the cutest thing you’ll see this winter. Watch as a trio of fluffy, elated minis taste sweet freedom after Winter Storm Jonas buried the eastern states under ridiculous amounts of snow (Note: must be logged in to Facebook to view):
Minis on the run!We finally got plowed out today … looks like these three were experiencing some cabin fever! It’s always trouble when Jewel, Moe and Stuie get together 🙂
Posted by Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm WV on Sunday, January 24, 2016
Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm is a sanctuary in West Virginia that provides a safe home to horses and other farm animals. To help this sanctuary provide hay, feed, and other necessities to their residents, you can donate on their website or check out their Hoodies for Hay fundraising campaign.
The Idea of Order: When Blankets Attack
A shocking event indeed.
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Tuesday Video: One-Horse Open… Inner Tube?
There’s something exhilarating and yet soothing about watching this Clydesdale happily pulling a string of passengers in inner tubes through the snow.
Kenna Nye of Glenview Clydesdales in Michigan posted this video of her and some friends having fun with Gunner the Clydesdale, which has since gone viral… and for good reason! Where can I sign up for this awesome winter adventure?
Tubing day 3!
Posted by Kenna Nye on Thursday, December 31, 2015
Whether you’re on a horse, sled, or tube, Go Riding.
6 Ways to Stay Warm This Winter on a Wal-Mart Budget
On a tight budget this winter? No need to freeze!
The Idea of Order: Cold?
It would appear so…
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The Idea of Order: Snow…
AKA: White Doom.
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4 Tips For Winter Grooming
Winter is long and cold, but horses still get dirty. Here are a few tips for bathing your equines this season.
Keeping Your Horse Fit Through Winter
Kristen Pierce explains why being a “fair weather rider” may not be fair to your horse. (more…)
20 Reasons I Am SO OVER Winter
Vermont event rider Lila Gendal is ready to lose it on someone. Might as well be us. (more…)
#TBT: 10 Things to Do While Waiting for Spring
No, it’s not spring yet, but don’t let the low temps get you down. Karlie Mitchell shares some ideas for making the most of winter. (more…)
Winter with Horses ‘O Canada!’ Style: 20 tips to help you survive the Big Freeze
A bit nippy out there, eh? HN’s resident Canuck Kat O’Riley offers a sampling of wintry wisdom. (more…)
What’s in Your Winter Survival Kit?
Vermont eventer Lila Gendal shares some tricks of the trade for not freezing to death at the barn. (more…)
On Staying Motivated through the Winter Months
The cold outdoors or the cozy indoors–which do you choose? Vermont eventer Lila Gendal shares some advice for overcoming the temptation to hibernate. (more…)