Farrier
A handful of pictures I took this evening of our farrier working on one of our horse’s feet.
Horses in Winter (2010)
This winter has produced some interesting weather patterns, resulting in some pretty cool pictures.
Draft Horse Pull (2009)
Off all the different horse breeds, the draft breeds are my favorite. These pictures come from the 2009 draft horse pull at the Clinton County Fair in Frankfort, IN.
Horses in Winter (2009)
Winter’s always a bit of a rough time on the farm. Severe and cold weather make working outside difficult, and the horses build up a lot of energy. So, a (relatively) warm and sunny day is good for everyone.
AHA Jack Monroe Benefit Ride, Myrtle Beach
Over this past weekend, my wife, sister-in-law, and I took a couple of horses down to Myrtle Beach, SC, for the annual American Heart Association Jack Monroe Benefit Ride.
Urine Humidity
It’s rather disturbing when you step into your small horse barn to feed the animals and realize that it’s humid, but that the reason it’s humid is because all that urine is evaporating. The thought that then runs through your head is, “Ewwww, I’m walking through a fine mist of horse pee!” It’s a thought [...]
Stillhaven and Gate-hanging
It’s official – my wife and I are now business owners. The final paperwork came back from the state a couple of days ago, and Stillhaven Farms is an official equine business in the state of Indiana. It’s kind of weird being owners of a small corporation and holding share of stock, but it’s kind [...]
Aw, yeah…
I love this weather! If you need me, I’ll be out drilling fencepost holes for an arena.
