This weekend we had the chance to travel from our west coast base out to The Plains, Virginia for the only Nations Cup event on American soil. It was also our first major event as vendors where we also debuted our new mascot, Superhorse (who by the way, needs a name - more on that in a few). Meet Superhorse! Photo credit CJ Millar. The weather was amazing and the show went off without a hitch. We had a great location, and while originally we were concerned that we couldn’t figure out a good way to show the “before” of... continue reading

Well it’s finally here - that time of year every equestrian has been longing for. Long, warm, dry days and endless time on horseback! Summer show season, perfect summer evening rides, potlucks at the barn and all those great equestrian summer memories in the making are finally at our doorsteps. Spending time with horses in summer may very well be the highlight of being a horse owner, but it doesn’t come without it’s own set of battles to overcome. Heat related illnesses affect both people and equines, so we’ve got some great summer horse tips to help you beat the... continue reading

Whether you’re already boots deep in homesteading and are successfully self sustained on your backyard homestead or your big picture dream includes turning that rough patch of side-yard into the perfect veggie garden, modern homesteading is becoming a way life for many. It doesn’t require large acreage to fulfil your homesteading dreams; it’s impressive what a small vegetable garden can bring to your table. If you’re plans consist of animals, bigger crops, water storage and canning (to name a few chores), summer can be a season filled to the brim with projects to get you set up for cooler months... continue reading

Hopefully now that spring is nearing an end and summer is starting to get underway, your horse property should be drying out, but that doesn’t mean a break from pasture management. If it’s not one problem to fix, it’s another; from mud and hay issues in the winter and spring, to pasture and pest problems in the heat of summer. There are a lot of interesting factors when it comes to managing pests on your farm. Before the barn flies and mosquitos become unbearable this year, let’s see give you some tips to get a jump on pest control for... continue reading

As equestrians, we spend most of our time making sure our four-legged beasts have all the comforts and amenities we can possibly provide. Their health and wellbeing are our top priorities; usually even over our own. While we do our best to mitigate the effects of unplanned events, we still do everything in our power to control what we can control. In that sense, our tireless efforts to create the perfect living conditions for optimal horse health means a never ending search for knowledge and efficiency. Barn safety and healthy horses are, after all, the desired status quo, right? Let... continue reading