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Summer in the Rockies week 5 is just about complete. And my friend Lynda and I woke up early Saturday morning to get to the showgrounds. With the temperature forecasted to be about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the show management planned ahead and had the Grand Prix first thing in the morning. For the past week, … The post Summer in the Rockies – Week 5 Highlights appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

There is just something oh so beautiful about a thick, tangle-free, and flowing horsetail. And I, for one, enjoy brushing my horse’s tails. But is this a bad thing? Some say yes. They say you should NEVER brush your horse’s tail. They will shout it from their rooftop! When it comes to grooming horses, one … The post Brushing Your Horse’s Tail: Myth or Must-Do? Separating Fact from Fiction appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

Whoops! My recap of the Summer in the Rockies Week 4 is really late coming out. But holy cow, have I been busy at home. Summer is definitely in full swing and I never have enough time to get everything done that I want to. And although this week’s horse show post is late, I … The post Summer in the Rockies Week 4 – A Little Late! appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

Have you ever watched the grooms class at a horse show? Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Summer in the Rockies Week 3 show, and what an experience it was! The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the grand prix show jumping class. The athleticism and precision of the horses and … The post Summer in the Rockies Week 3: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes in the Grooms Class appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

Balancing the time you spend with your horse to achieve your goals while ensuring your horse is not overstimulated is necessary for a healthy and productive relationship. Did you know that your horse thinks about things differently than you do? This is why we don’t always get the results we are looking for when we … The post Balancing Time with Your Horse: Meeting Human Goals without Overstimulating Your Equine Friend appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

If you are looking for a highlight recapping the incredible Summer in the Rockies Horse Show series from LEG Horse Shows, this is for you! I have been visiting the Colorado Horse Park every year for the last 7 or 8 years to watch these fantastic shows. And so far, this year seems to be … The post Summer in the Rockies Horse Show Series: Recap Week 2 appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

The first week of the Colorado show series, Summer in the Rockies, has ended. And I was able to be there for classes on Saturday. Well, it was last Saturday that I went. And I wanted to provide a recap of some of the classes for that day. Or I should say I wanted to … The post Summer in the Rockies Week 1 Recap appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

I am always looking for ways to improve my horses’ health and ensure they are as comfortable as possible. And because of this, I recently found a supplement I wanted to try for my 17 year old Quarter Horse gelding, Jesse. It’s from 100X Equine, and it’s called Osteo-Max. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Well, … The post 100X Equine Osteo-Max Review appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

I cannot believe it’s finally here! The Summer in the Rockies series of horse shows has officially kicked off! This is so exciting, and for me, it officially starts summertime in Colorado. From June 12, 2024, through July 24, 2024, there are horse shows at the Colorado Horse Park. Color me happy! Summer in the … The post Summer in the Rockies Horse Show Series appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]

Life with rescue horses is always an adventure. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we welcomed Jesse and Al-Capony into our family. These two wonderful horses came to us from Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, a horse rescue that has given countless horses a second chance at life. Over the past year, … The post Life with Rescue Horses: A Year of Love, Learning, and Laughter appeared first on Budget Equestrian.... [Read more]