Category: horses
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This Is Part of Being a Responsible Rider
Being a responsible rider is usually framed around external things — tack fit, training programs, turnout schedules, feed, and veterinary care. Those things absolutely matter. But there’s another part of the conversation that’s quieter, more personal, and often uncomfortable: the rider. Our bodies, our conditioning, and how we show up physically all affect the horse…
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Winter Homestead Chores You Should Be Doing Now (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Introduction Winter hits differently on the homestead — especially when you’re juggling goats, chickens, ducks, horses, and a million little chores that don’t slow down just because it’s cold. But winter doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With the right routine, you can keep your animals healthy, your property running smoothly, and your future spring projects…
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What is the Horse Help Challenge (and why am I doing it)?
Introduction If you’ve seen the Horse Help Challenge online and wondered what it actually is, you’re definitely not alone. This challenge has been getting a ton of attention lately because it focuses on something every horse owner wants more of: 👉 Confidence, clarity, and a stronger bond with your horse. Whether you’re working with a…
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Winter Stall Enrichment Ideas for Horses
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Only Goats Farm! Introduction Buffalo winters are no joke—cold, wet, windy, and long. That means there will be more days when your horse (like my mare, Diamond) spends…
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My Honest Review of the 30-Day Horse Help Challenge
Introduction When I first adopted my mare, Diamond, I really believed I was bringing home a well-rounded, ready-to-ride rescue horse. What I actually brought home was a confused, sensitive, under-trained mare with a bucking history—and a whole lot of problems I didn’t yet have the skills to solve. Like most new horse owners, I wanted…
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Dangerous Horse Virus Spreading After Texas Rodeo — Vets Warn This Outbreak Is “Rapid and Severe”
Introduction If you own horses, you’ve probably already seen the posts flying around Facebook about a scary EHV-1 outbreak coming out of Texas. And yep — it’s real, and it’s spreading fast. This all started at the WPRA World Finals in Waco earlier this month, and within just a few days, horses who were perfectly…
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What My First Horse Taught Me (That No One Warned Me About)
Introduction A few months ago, I brought my first horse home. She was a rescue — sweet, unsure, and carrying a history I will never fully know. She had been through five different homes in a matter of five years, and then sat, unadopted, at a rescue for another two years. All I wanted was…
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