Internationally certified riding instructor, trainer, and coach. Writer, podcaster, and lover of all things equine. My goal is to help women transform their relationship with their horse and, ultimately, themselves - one breath at a time.
Laddie and Bella have their sheets on!
For the first time this season, Laddie and Bella have their sheets on. It hasn't gotten out of the 30s all day, and it's raining. (And yes, I still live in Virginia!) Nasty, cold rain - yuck!
I don't typically start with sheets until it gets quite cold, and reserve the blankets for windy, snowy, and cold weather, or just stretches of super-cold; but, between the cold, the rain, and the wind, I decided I'd rather have the horses dry and cozy, especially since I'm still working on putting more weight on Laddie. I know the debate rages about blanketing vs not blanketing - I just do what works for me and my horses. They do have a nice old open barn for shelter, but I really like to keep them dry when it's cold. Laddie, especially, I try to keep dry. His thick coat holds moisture and he can get rain rot very easily. I use Equiderma Skin Lotion if he does get some rain rot or general crud, and it works like magic, but I'd rather avoid any problems where possible!
This week's blog post is about the benefits of coaching for horsewomen. You can read it here.
I'm going to have a couple of holiday offers over the next few weeks for my coaching, courses, and Etsy shop items, so make sure to check your emails on the next few Tuesdays - these offers are going to be for a very limited time only - and I'm super-excited about the value I'll be offering!
I hope you and your horses have a wonderful week, and that it's not 37 degrees and raining where you are!
Best,
Penny
The Horsey Life
Internationally certified riding instructor, trainer, and coach. Writer, podcaster, and lover of all things equine. My goal is to help women transform their relationship with their horse and, ultimately, themselves - one breath at a time.
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