When you have been riding your mule at your home and you really think they are solid, think again. There are three things in this world that will keep you humble: toddlers, drunks, and your mule. My mule has surprised me in good ways and bad ways while traveling with him in the...
E.I.A. are the initials for Equine Infectious Anemia. A Coggins test is used to test for E.I.A. When I was 8 years old and living in Texas, I had a life-changing lesson about just how deadly E.I.A. can be on our herd of horses.
You see, our horses never went anywhere. My...
Some mules tell you when things are wrong: sore hoof, sore back, tired, need their sheath cleaned, itchy ears, and the list goes on. But on the flipside, some mules are stoic and will absorb any hint they could give you about what is going on behind the scenes.
I have two mules,...
With owning a trail facility, I get to see a lot of different mule and horse people throughout the year. Lots of different levels of riders, lots of different equine, and lots of different confidence levels.
One of the issues I see that has caused all sorts of issues is buddy...
What do you keep in your saddle bag when you are heading out for a trail ride? Water? Chapstick? Hoof pick? Vet wrap? Bear spray? Pop tarts and cheetos?
Sometimes, no matter how prepared you are, you just cannot prepare for some situations. With my husband and...
As a facility owner and event host, I have seen the same situations time after time. Here are some tips to assure you have an even more enjoyable time while venturing out to trail riding and event facilities.
Negative Coggins Test and Health Certificates
When you pull into a facility for...
Having rules or guidelines in place will help you keep your facility or the location of your event in tip top shape! You cannot assume that people will know what is expected, especially since we all have different backgrounds and experiences. My husband and I own a trail riding facility...
Equifest of Kansas is a three-day expo put on yearly by the Kansas Horse Council. It is a big deal for the equine industry in Kansas and Missouri. Equifest is vital to our trail riding facility. We only close three times per year; Christmas, deer hunting season, and Equifest of...
CT2V, Country Tough Trail Versatility, has two In Hand Divisions: Foundations I and Foundations II. Champion and Reserve Champion buckles will be awarded during the Country Tough Trail Versatility National Championship held in Mora, MO.
CT2V is a versatility association that combines...
