I've hiked through the old zoo many times, but like most adventures in life - the view was better between the ears. Last Friday Fira and I met up with our friends Britt and Louie for a morning ride. Our destination was the old zoo in Griffith …
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Riding to the Griffith Observatory
Riding to the Griffith Observatory is one equine bucket list item I've already crossed off my extensive docket of goals. The Griffith Observatory is an iconic tourist destination for anyone visiting Los Angeles. I've hiked to the Observatory many …
The View Between These Ears
Thank you Rohto Dry-Aid for sponsoring this post. Last month I talked about battling summer dust and my secret weapon. I’m back talking about how Rohto Dry-Aid has impacted my dry eye and irritation since I’ve incorporated it into my summer …
Battling Summer Dust: My Secret Weapon
Thank you Rohto Dry-Aid for sponsoring this post. I spend a lot of time in the saddle these days. California summers are extremely dry and dusty. I never realized how bad the dust was until Fira and I started going out for more trail rides …
Horses in the City: A Year Later
A Fira update, almost a year after she arrived from Texas. It's amazing how quickly time can pass. In 19 days I'll be celebrating my one-year anniversary as Fira's owner. She's blossomed from a scrawny, spooky, and scared, 3-year-old into a …
DIY Bridle Rack with Horse Head Hooks
I channeled modern equestrian vibes to make this fun bridle rack. I've been working on organizing a lot lately and that means gorgeous storage solutions are a must. I needed a bridle rack for my barn so naturally I decided to make one. This one …
Discovering Ticks in My Horse’s Ears
A story about ticks and a $500 vet bill. The Tick Discovery Last December I was saddling up Fira and getting ready to take her for a ride. I gently put on her headstall and began rubbing her ears before we walked out of the stall. My …
Affordable Accessories to Organize Your Tack Room
Neat and tidy tack rooms make me happy. I'm going through a spring cleaning phase early this year. One of the places that needs to be tackled (no pun intended) is my tack/feed shed. It's small and it always feels messy. I'm trying to sell some …
My $9.99 DIY Grooming Box
Learn how to make your own easy DIY grooming box for just $9.99! When I decided to purchase a wooden grooming box, I quickly discovered how expensive they can be. I wanted a beautiful wooden box, but I didn't want to spend a lot. I am not a fan …
