The Green Barn LOVES new friends!
Just this week, we welcomed “Ranger” and “Duke,” and family Heather and Addie. Both Ranger (right) and Duke (left) are 5 year old geldings (WHEW! The girls were really outnumbering the boys for a minute there!)… Continue Reading
I’m sure everyone will agree that this summer has one thing going for it. It’s really HOT.
Although horses’ bodies are conditioned to live outside 24/7, in extreme cases of heat we need to be a bit more mindful of the signs of a horse suffering from heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke. … Continue Reading
A few week ago, we welcomed 2 new friends to the Green Barn…
“Georgie” and “Sweeti,” arrived in style from Minneapolis, Minnesota!
Georgie (left) is a beautiful Tobiano registered APHA and registered AQHA mare, while Sweeti (right) is a black/white Missouri Fox Trotter. … Continue Reading
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It has been my heart’s desire as long as I can remember to wake up in the morning and look out over my land and see my horses grazing in the distant fields.
I woke just this morning while the mist was still on the ground, walked out to the front porch with a steaming cup of coffee… and enjoyed this very sight.… Continue Reading
This week we joyfully added a new member to our household, Jacksonia Grayce of Monaven… aka “Grayce.” We found this to be a fitting name as “Jacksonia” was the nickname I always called my precious Jackson from the time he was little and “Grace” means “gift from God.” … Continue Reading
We all know the importance of exercise and stretching, for our bodies and horses alike. The exercise part is easy, well maybe not EASY, but easily understood… get on your horse and ride!
Stretching is important, not only for muscle fluidity, but also to identify any stiffness issues or potential lameness.
I haven’t mentioned anything about it in awhile, but remember this?
The long-awaited carrot patch! Back in April, we planted a bunch of carrots at the barn, using Mel B’s square-foot gardening method and our own homemade compost. Fast forward 3 months and we have some happy horses!… Continue Reading
I know, I know, i’ve been MIA. But with good reason… I promise!
It’s been a hectic few weeks. Exactly 1 week after losing my precious baby Jackson, I was thrown onto another emotional roller coaster when one of our resident princess ponies at the Green Barn colicked and was very, very sick.… Continue Reading
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It’s excruciatingly quiet around here.
Chad and I lost our beloved baby Jackson this week… he passed away on Tuesday. I am just now getting the strength to even voice those words to the world.
When I stare at this picture, it’s like he’s running straight back into my arms. … Continue Reading
All horses are at risk for internal parasite infestation and therefore need to be on a good de-worming regiment. But with so many options for de-worming, how do you know what’s best for your horse? The following quiz gives great guidelines for whether your horse needs to be on a daily de-wormer or a purge program (strong wormers several times a year).… Continue Reading
Grooming is the first and most basic of the tasks a new horse lover needs to learn. Although it seems pretty straight-forward, brush the dirt off, pick the hooves out, comb the hair… there are some do’s, don’ts (and a few NEVERS) to be mindful of.… Continue Reading
