Favorite Finds Week Twenty Five
On the Move: Roby Moreland
Don’t let the style or the discipline steer you away, this podcast episode is an easy listen and is for every horseman; professional or amateur, western or english. Roby Moreland is a horseman that I have had the pleasure of meeting and when you listen to this podcast episode you will understand why I was impressed by not only his skills but also by his general perspective on horses. Their discussion starts slow but they get into a good conversation and discuss the journey of working with horses, knowing what you want from your horse and how our egos get in our way. There will be a lot of lingo that you may not understand or it may seem like it doesn’t relate to you, but it does. Riding is deeper than the tack you put on your horse. If you stay open, you will hear the similarities. For myself, I needed the reminder that I should always be starting from neutral, staying aware of how I am approaching each horse and each situation so that I can help my horse find the right answer.
Heritage Spectrum Winter Gloves
Every winter it takes me awhile to get used to having to wear so many layers, especially gloves; once the gloves are on, I look like I’ve never put a halter on before. I always search for a pair of gloves that allow me to buckle blanket straps easily, are warm enough for outside and thin enough for riding. So far, the Heritage Spectrum Winter Glove is my favorite. They have a wind proof outer shell but are thin enough I can move my fingers and I don’t feel clumsy in them. The only bummer is the gloves don’t have a tech finger so you have to take off your glove to use your phone although, let’s face it, half the time you pull your phone out in Minnesota winter and your phone is going to die because the battery is too cold. Alas, I would highly recommend the Spectrum gloves if you need warmth and flexibility.
Winter Horse Care
The change in weather is not only difficult on us but also on our horses. There are a lot of things that we need to take into account in the winter time such as water intake, shelter, blanketing, etc. Of course there is a lot of information out on the internet but it’s not super helpful if the person giving advice on winter horse care is speaking from a state other than your own. Southern states management is going to look very different than northern state management. The University of Minnesota has a great resource page with lots of information about horse care in winter. A lot of this information is great for barn owners or managers but as the horse owner, it is your job to make sure your horse’s care is adequate so even if you don’t run the barn, make sure you feel safe and your horse is staying safe during the winter months.