It’s a sad day at the Green Barn… but when i’m sad it always helps me to remember to have GRATITUDE.
Today, I have gratitude for the amazing, nearly 2 whole years we got to spend with our beloved Timmy. When he was rescued, I honestly didn’t know if he’d make it until the morning……..… Continue Reading
I’m so excited to show off some of the cutest pics ever :)
Haley and her sweet lady Crimson and Clover boarded here at the Green Barn several years ago while Haley was attending school at Vanderbilt, and they BOTH quickly became friends of mine. … Continue Reading
This week, we welcomed another new face to the Green Barn!
Awww, hi “Willie!”
Willie is a 13 y.o. sorrel Appendix (1/2 TB + 1/2 AQHA) gelding with a very excited and proud new owner named Grace, and from what I have seen they looooove to trail ride! … Continue Reading
More new faces!!! Yay!
We are soooo excited to welcome “Sly” and owner, Cindy, to the Green Barn!!! Sly is a GORGEOUS and equally as SWEET 8 y.o. dark bay mustang gelding with quite an amazing background. Cindy adopted him as a young, completely green, unbroken horse from the actual mustang round-up out in Colorado, and has spent the past few years riding and training in the eventing discipline.… Continue Reading
Don’t be proud of proud flesh! It’s not a good thing!
Proud flesh is an excess growth of granulated tissue that can grow over a very deep, open wound. Since the tissue is necrotic, the horse doesn’t feel pain even though the growth is pretty nasty looking… but it must be addressed as it will keep growing and growing and attacking the healthy tissue around it. … Continue Reading
AMAZING WHIRLWIND OF A MONTH! :-D
Did somebody say “this horse needs rescued?” Less than a month ago I heard these words…
Meet “001 – Bay Gelding.” He was awaiting a tragic end to his life in a kill shelter in Pennsylvania.… Continue Reading
This made my year!!
Several months ago, a super sweet gal named Angela and her mom, Anita came by the Green Barn to introduce themselves! Having just moved here from Vegas, Angela was eager to get plugged in to a barn… she said would work her tail-feather off, clean stalls, haul water buckets – you name it – just to get some time in around her beloved fave animal – horses. … Continue Reading
Although both “Ben” and Amy have been at the Green Barn for some time, this is their FORMAL welcome :)
WELCOMEEEE!!!!!
Amy came to the Green Barn several months ago as a staff member, and I have been thrilled to have her. … Continue Reading
About a week ago, a beauty named “Prize Moon Jet” graced our presence here at the Green Barn.
“Moon” as she prefers to be called, is a 16 y.o. Paint mare with one of the prettiest heads i’ve ever seen! She is sooo sweet, and it’s been my pleasure getting to know her! … Continue Reading
Dear Harriet…
Words cannot express how brave I think you are. Standing by your pony’s side just like you did and being there for him when he needed you most was a beautiful sight for me to see. Mozart knew he was loved by you unconditionally, and that you were the reason his last several years on this Earth were so wonderful. … Continue Reading
The Irish Draught Horse Society‘s annual show was held this past September 13-15, 2012 in La Grange, KY. Of course, our prized Remmy (Rivendell’s Rembrandt) and Ruby (Rivendell’s Royal Red Ruby) were there in all their glory! Congratulations to Pat and her babies for cleaning house! … Continue Reading
Cellulitis can occur in horses just like in humans, when there is a small, superficial wound that gets infected. The infection is usually centralized near the wound, but unfortunately sometimes it goes unnoticed until there is a significant amount of swelling and pain. … Continue Reading
OK, so today I had probably one of the most fun experiences of my life… not an exaggeration!
HORSE PEOPLE – Have you ever been swimming with your horse? As you can tell from this picture, I hadn’t. (I’m kinda excited… and nervous! … Continue Reading
At the Green Barn, I really work hard to provide the most natural environment possible for the horses in every way I can. This means LOTS of turnout where the horses are free to roam and graze on free-choice grass/hay. Most horses thrive in this type of environment, because it was what their bodies were made to do naturally. … Continue Reading
