EighteenHands

Today’s post was inspired by Lauren’s horse, Capone (Oni for Short). Lauren purchased Oni 3 months ago. He is 3 years old and as green as they come. The only training Oni came to us with, was being halter broke and respectful of human space. He could walk in hand, back, and whoah but that [...]

Hey Big Girls, Can Plus size riders compete in Hunter Paces? Duh, OF COURSE we can! I’d like to reach out to any local (Central MA area) Cowgirl Club readers. If you want to have some fun with me and show all the skinny riders out there that big girl riders can compete with the [...]

So you’re all ready to hit the trails…but what are the best trails to hit?? Truthfully, I haven’t been out to many places. I’m a spoiled trail brat because I can walk off of my property and there are miles of trails right out my back door. Not everyone has that luxury, right? So where [...]

Fall is here, and Halloween will be here before you know it! What better way to celebrate this ghoulish time of year than with your favorite four-legged buddy?! For my MA Cowgirl Club members, tis the season for The Big Pumpkin Ride! The Grafton Land Trust hosts an annual 10 mile trail ride through the scenic [...]

What you should bring on a trail ride really depends on the length of the ride. You need to bring a lot more supplies on an overnight or multi-day trail ride than you do if you are trailering to a state park for a day… Single Day Rides: Single day trail rides are much less [...]

Your horse is conditioned, desensitized, has freshly trimmed (and maybe shod) feet, and is ready to go on a fabulous trail riding adventure. The question is, are you? A long trail ride is hard for the rider and well as the horse, so you need prepare yourself for the big adventure just as you would prepare your [...]

The most important part of your trail ride experience is of course, your horse! Without your trusty steed under you, why there would be no trail ride at all! Is your horse willing to go out on trail?–For all of you trail beginners out there, this is an important question to ask yourself. If you and [...]

I don’t know about you, but I am obsessed with trail riding! I LOVE being out experiencing mother nature at her finest on the back of a horse, there is nothing better. Trotting casually up and down paths, racing  around hairpin turns, jumping over fallen trees, adventuring off the beaten path, splashing in the water…It’s just the best. This is [...]

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 cup diced, unpeeled apples 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup raisins 2 cups torn fresh spinach 2 cups torn romaine  Directions In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; [...]

I think you all read the story about my first riding experience which I entitled,  ”My First Lesson”. Well, I am happy to announce that I have had my first REAL riding lesson! I had a lesson with an actual instructor, at an actual stable! Yep I can now say that I have a riding instructor [...]