Crazy busy!!

 FINALLY some rain!! The ground around here was so cracked that it might have been pretty easy to fall all the way to China. We got a good soak last night and still drizzling today! Yay!! I'm sure our horses are happy for the relief from the sun as well.

 In other news, we have been having such a good, busy couple of weeks following a successful trip North to Endure for the Cure. This race was at Jim Edgar Panther Creek Park, and I gotta tell you, what a venue!! If you ever have a chance to ride up there, don't  miss out! We will be returning to the park for the AHA National Championships in October, and are very excited.

Between unpacking the trailer and keeping up with orders, we have been keeping ourselves pretty well occupied. We are also in the process of adding several new items to our store, so be sure to check our website regularly!

We hope that everyone has a safe and fun weekend, and HAPPY TRAILS!!





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Endure, here we come!

Let's begin by saying, I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July! We all enjoyed a nice 4 day weekend, and were all able to get in at least one ride! Back at it again this Monday, our plates have been quite full. We have been busy bees catching up on the weekend orders, preparing to leave for Endure for the Cure, and making tack for the Team USA Endurance riders, who are leaving for France early next week. Here is some of the tack we are sending with them, as sponsors of Team USA!

 
Restocking the trailer with merchandise this week has been the largest task by far, with temperatures reaching a scalding 100+ degrees, but a task worthwhile, as we are very excited to get on the road for Endure for the Cure. What a great and worthy cause and a great time raising funds for the Susan G. Komen foundation! This particular event has raised over $180,000 since it began in 2001, and we are very proud to be sponsors for the ride!

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Just a little Fourth of July food for thought!

Another Fourth is upon us. I don't know how your guys are, but this time of year means my boys stick close to home for a week.. Even though we have no immediate neighbors, for about a week prior and a week following the 4th, we will hear booms and bangs from all of the surrounding areas. My horses don't care much for it and will huddle together by the gate, as to say "let me come inside and hide!" Being that that is NOT an option, there are many choices for easing your horse's stress during scary situations. Or, perhaps, you just have a nervous horse. One of the homeopathic remedies is Valerian root. Although you can obtain it in several forms, I would prefer the powdered form. You simply combine one teaspoon of powdered root with 5 oz. of hot water and steep like tea, then mix with your regular feed. Some of the benefits of using Valerian root are that, along with offering a calming effect, it also slows peristalsis, thus slowing the passage of food through the stomach and reducing the risk of diarrhea and other symptoms of colic. Some of the other homeopathic remedies are Chamomile, Vervain Root, and Melatonin (which may make him drowsy). There are also manufactured products such as Confidence Plus and Calm & Cool (I have never used either) that will apparently have the same effects. Keep your horses and dogs in mind during this holiday and remember that they might be a little scared. A carrot a day does a good job too. ;)