Several years ago the wonderful woman who started my adventure of trimming my own horses, Suzanne, said to me many, many times “Paulita, you need to set up the paradise paddock system for your horses.” She went into detail of how it helps with laminitis, keeps the weight down and promotes overall wonderful horse health. […]
In my past life I was an endurance rider, and hydration was a huge part of keeping our horses healthy. I’d like to pass on a few tidbits that I learned along the way. Clean fresh water is very important in the summertime. A horse can drink 10+ gallons in a day. I personally try […]
Problems with Older Models First and foremost I’d like to point out the older Freeform saddles prior to 2009 had issues with the foam. If the saddle is red underneath or blue this would indicate the timeframe of the weaker foam. We change the foam in late 2009 to a phenomenal foam that holds up […]
So, without consulting my hubby Jeff, who was on a hunting trip, I jumped in and grabbed her from, well, we all know… death. I believe I paid a bail to the kill buyer of $249.00. Then the next adventure began: to find someone who would move her to the quarantine Sinse I have never […]
During cold weather horses are at a higher risk for this terrifying complication: cold weather colic. Horses need to drink adequate amounts of water (minimum 4 gallons) each day to prevent impaction. Impaction can occur from a variety of reasons, typically the combination of insufficient water intake, dry food and lack of exercise. Water Intake […]
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis After many years of battling EPM, finally all of my beloved horse are fine! There have been times I’ve sat and cried, watching what was happening to them — heart breaking. My first EPM battle came with a Quarter Horse mare CiCi. She kept falling down with me. I had no idea […]
Two years ago Tommy was diagnosed with IR (Insulin Resistance) and Cushings disease. http://www.myequineclinic.com/equine-cushings-disease/ it has been a long road to recovery. With the work I’ve done on diet and with the help of my vets, Jeannie Waldron DVM and Lynne Johnson DVM, and of course, my wonderful trimmer Suzanne Warsinsky, we have Tommy on […]
A rattlesnake in our backfield bit Gabriel on his left front leg. It was scary for all of us… most of all him. He is recovering nicely so far. Boy, he really had a huge leg — swollen 6x the normal size, so bad it was cracking the skin. When I found him he was […]
With all my horse issues in the past year, I’ve been looking for a new endurance horse. I’ve contacted lots of folks and put the word out in every way possible. I’ve prayed and sent my request out into the universe. I’ve sent out positive vibes in hopes that I will find a partner to […]
I really loved my trip over the mountains to help out a fine group of young riders. Everyone was so engaged in learning how to fit the horses. I enjoyed helping teach each and everyone. We worked on what is a top line and how to build a better one. We also worked on palpating […]
We’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to Oregon. Jeff and I were so grateful to be invited to stay with Candy Kahn of Athletic Equine and her husband Larry. They have a beautiful home with an extraordinary view of the surrounding mountains. She gracefully took time to work with me on saddle fitting and […]
Boy, the summer has flown by. I haven’t had much time for riding. Our daughter and her family moved to a lovely farm 2 miles from us. My Mom was in the hospital, and then I brought her home with us. Treating three horses for EPM. Saddle shipment in Italy got stolen. Life is truly […]
What a wonderful Sunday morning to take Gabriel out on his first ride after his month of EPM treatment. He is showing great signs of improvement. As we were riding past my Great Grandmother’s farm and I was remembering my childhood in the field making hay, I felt the breeze blowing through my hair and […]
5am and I’m enjoying dawn in our field sitting with my sleepy horses. I love the feeling of being able to sit with my horses while they are laying down resting with the young deer grazing and the reflection of the sun rising over the mountains. What a wonderful start to the day. Twelve days […]
This is a subject that I’ve wrestled with for many years now. I have 5 five-gallon buckets of broken boots in my barn. It has been a very wet spring here, and the boots I use now, Renegades, have Velcro straps that don’t like getting wet. Yet I do love the Renegade boots! Don’t get […]
Enjoying a rainy day, dreaming of all the wonderful spring riding ahead. I’ve been trying out a Freeform Freewest this spring and really liking it. Same seat as my older Freeform Classic (that I dearly love), very different in all other ways like closer contact with my legs to my horse’s body. Really can feel […]
