Horses of the Ozark Hills
It’s been a while since my last blog post, if your new here, I’m Reese! You can read more about me here. Over the last two years, I have been training my two Haflingers, Rosemary & Jasmine, to drive. It’s been quite the learning experience and a roller coaster ride of ups and downs working […]
I have ridden and owned a lot of different horse breeds over my almost 18 years, but Missouri Fox Trotters have always been one of my favorites. Their friendly demeanor and smooth gait has enthralled numerous equestrians. If you gaze out at my pasture you will see two Missouri Fox Trotters: Coconut and my cousin’s […]
- The Stables
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In November of 2021 I posted about the beginning construction of a horse barn being built on my family’s property. It was one of the 3 buildings built last year for Pine Meadows Venue, my family’s wedding & events venue in Southern Missouri. Other than the exciting announcement that I was getting a horse barn, […]
It’s pretty obvious that I LOVE horses. But you might not know that I am also quite the book worm. For the first time on this blog I am combining two of my favorite hobbies in the form of this horse book review. I had the opportunity recently to read Horses Adored and Men Endured, […]
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By now you have probably read quite a few “2021 recaps.” It seems like everyone is posting them, and as I began to think, “What’s the big deal? I am so over this,” I realized how important and appealing it is to take the time to sit down and remember the year. One of the […]
It was almost a year ago that I began the training process with my team of haflingers. All my hard work reached its climax when I hitched my team to a buggy for the first time. After months of ground driving my team successfully, we were definitely ready when the time came to have them […]
For many people, fall is their favorite season of the year. The chilly weather begins, bringing hot drinks, warm clothes, and all things pumpkin! Not everyone enjoys sipping pumpkin spice lattes and enjoying a piece of pumpkin bread; however, there’s a good chance that your horse likes pumpkin! Orange pumpkins are a safe and healthy […]
Your a hobby equestrian with no experience training horses, until you buy a young horse who forces you to get some training experience! Or in my case, 4 horses & a pony who force you to! Some of my followers may remember that last year I lost three beloved senior equines, who spoiled me with […]
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“I first heard about My Happy Lesson Binder by entering a giveaway held by Sparkles Rainbows and Unicorns. After receiving one of the prize copies of the digital binder, I became an affiliate of the program.” “My Happy Lesson Binder is a super fun, creative, and successful way to keep track of all your lessons. I have had […]
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Exactly one year ago, I shared this DIY horse popsicle recipe to help you keep your equine cool & hydrated all summer long! I hope this repost will inspire you to show your horse some love this summer by making these DIY frozen treats! Horse popsicles are not only safe for your horse, but aid […]
- Training the Haflingers
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It’s been awhile since my last update on the halfies. My newest followers may not know that I am training a team of Haflingers. Working with Rosemary & Jasmine has been a slow and steady process. We have had some rough days, and some really amazing ones. My last training session was one of those […]
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Do you remember the first time you put a fly mask on your horse? I do! I just recently started using fly masks, and it was not shorty afterward that all sorts of questions regarding this new piece of tack popped into my head! I knew very little about fly masks to begin with. I […]
Have you ever heard of the Great British Equinery of Indiana? I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn about the Great British Equinery through The Backyard Horse Blog and receive their products by winning The Backyard Horse Blog’s 2021 Winter Contest! Whether this is your first exposure to this wonderful company or […]
This past week I had the exciting opportunity to share my equestrian story on Decidedly Equestrian! Decidedly Equestrian is a blog dedicated to giving their audience honest reviews of equestrian products. Run by a team of experienced equestrian women, the product reviews include a convenient scoring chart, lots of pictures, and an honest opinion, making […]
Shopping for horse tack (or anything really) can be a super fun occasion to look forward to, but it can also be a loathsome and time consuming experience. I always get excited about purchasing new horse related products! Nevertheless finding good quality products and brands can be a challenge. Which is why I’m so excited […]
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The Ozarks have been blanketed in snow recently, with temperatures in the negatives some days. As I am writing this post it’s snowing! For many horse owners, myself included, winter and snowy conditions equals less riding. Lingering questions about the safety of riding in snowy weather go unanswered for many horse owners. Horseback riding in […]
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The passing of an equine friend is never easy, as I know all too well. Recently, one of my oldest horses, Penny, passed away. This horse has been with me since 2010, for over ten years! She started as one of my first lesson horses at a riding stable, and later was purchased by my […]
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Being only the second month of the new year, your New Years Resolutions are probably still fresh in your mind. When committing to these goals, did you give a time frame of completion? Goals are often accompanied with a completion date in mind; losing 10 pounds in five weeks or not eating sugar for a […]
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Hop in the truck and hitch up the trailer cause it’s time to go to the vet! I joined Penny and Rosemary on their trip to the vet recently! I enjoy going to the vet as I always learn something new and my horses get the medical care they need. Penny simply got a check […]
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Did you know that one year ago today I posted my first blog post! Looking back it’s been one wild year, filled with ups, downs, masks, and quarantines! But it has also been a wonderful year of growth for my one year old blog and for me personally as an equestrian & horse owner! In […]
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Do you get your horse a Christmas gift?? I usually make my horses homemade peppermint flavored treats for Christmas. But there are numerous gift suggestions & ideas out there, like giving your horse the day off or getting them a new stable toy! This is the first Christmas I will be spending with my Haflingers […]
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With the price of everything on the equestrian market, horse girls often order for their horse before they order for themselves. Which is exactly why I was riding in a pair of hand-me-down riding breeches that had too many holes to count! Knowing I needed to upgrade my riding wardrobe, I began to search the […]
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“Senior horses hold a special place in a horse owner’s heart. They’re the sweetest, the kindest, and the oldest….which sometimes means that it’s even harder for them to stay warm in winter weather. The icy chill isn’t always good for our senior horses, and while we want what’s best for our horse it’s not always […]
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It’s been awhile since my last update on the Haflinger’s training. If you’re following me on Instagram you are probably more up-to-date. I am proud to report that Rosemary & Jasmine can stand tied, be groomed, lunge, and wear a saddle, saddle pad, and bit! They have come such a long way from the halter […]
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We all know a horse gals dream, riding into the sunset with her trusted horse, hair blowing in the wind. Her desire for a relationship, a friendship with her beloved equine; much like the horse movies she watched as a little girl. But for a country gal like me there was always another addition to […]
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Your about to read my first product review! The product being reviewed is a Standard Hay Pillow Slow Feeder Bag, 1 3/4 inch mesh size. I ordered this specifically for my Haflingers, who I have been in training; therefore, they stay in a dry lot to keep them close. They consume their hay very quickly […]
- Kids on Horseback
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This might seem like a lofty claim, and I don’t have years of experience teaching students to ride, I only just started! But I have confidence in this game of my semi-own invention. That’s right I didn’t 100% invent this activity. It’s an already well known game that my six year old riding student and […]
- Farm Girl Life
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Meet Tatum! This little pony just joined my equine herd! Tiny and sooo very fluffy, due to his winter coat, Tatum is my cutest & tiniest equine! This sweet guy belongs to my little sister Quinn, who has been diligently visiting Tatum since he was a foal! We bought him from our neighbors, so Quinn […]
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If you drive through Southern MO there is one thing you’re guaranteed to see: round bales. In the fields, barns, and feeders, round bales are used by many people across the United States and for many different livestock including horses. During the winter months many of my pastured horses can be seen munching on round […]
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Autumn weather is one of the many reasons why fall is my favorite season! The cool air mixed with the warm sunshine just make me want to be outside. It makes me wish that the this is what the weather was like all year round. Then maybe I would really ride everyday like I want […]
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The training of my Halflinger trio has come to a semi-halt with how busy I have been recently. I am waiting to officially began training until I can devote myself to them everyday at the same time. (Basically when volleyball season gets over, for those of you who don’t know, I am in highschool!) Meanwhile, […]
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Put on your sweater and grab your pumpkin latte, cause fall is officially here! Fall is one of my favorite seasons, I love the colors, the favors, and the weather that invites me to saddle up and go for a ride. Something else I love are lists! Lists create clear goals and concrete them in […]
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As much as I don’t like to admit my failure, about 28 days ago I failed to collect the eggs for a few days. We have a rooster in our coop so all our eggs have the potential of becoming chicks- IF the mamma hen does her job and sits on the eggs, keeping them […]
What is it about Cowgirl Boots that make me wonna go for a ride? Slip em on and out the door; feeling free, strong, and sassy. Through the muck, in the stirrups, and eventually down the aisle. What is it about Cowgirl Boots that make we wonna smile! So my first attempt at published poetry […]
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If you’re like me, then you probably have looked out into your horse pasture, pleased to see your grazing equines, your gaze only to be met by the body of blue in your field. You give it a questioning look and wonder,“Is it okay for my horses to be around that stagnant body of water?” […]