The difference between the Professional vs Amateur in most horse show by-laws state that you may not be considered an … More

It was a weekend full of highs for the Gardner Hard Luck Horse Farm! We learned a lot about starting horses from Great Friends. I’d like to think they learned a little about riding hunters, jumping, and maybe driving from us. To quote Winston Churchill, “No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle!” and “There is something about the outside of the horse that is good for the inside of a man.”

If you are the average horse owner you are rich (in experiences) and at the same time very, very poor … More

There is a popular meme floating around equestrian groups on Facebook. It goes something like this. “If you are my neighbor, at some point you will see me chasing horses in my underwear.” This is my moment.

Trying to get back into my blogging after a week in Florida. I had hoped to have something exciting worth … More

This past Saturday was bright and sunny. A cold front had moved into Central TX, and even though temperatures dropped … More

When I was writing about the cost of owning horses, (I’ll give you the quick answer, they cost your soul) … More

One of the most frequent questions I get from non-horse people is “How much does a horse cost?”. I love … More

I really should be cleaning my house right now. Offspring and Darling Husband aren’t super great at picking up after … More

Several people that have happened across my blog have been contacting me about training ponies to drive. The questions don’t … More