Here are some green solutions!

Do you wear contact lenses? If so you have several lens cases lying about that either you don't use or just throw away. Well how about a new use for them. If you show horses or go trail riding on a regular basis use those cases for putting a small amount of sunscreen or first aid cream, storing earrings in or small safety pins. Its small and can be put in a pocket or a small first aid kit. Use your imagination as to other ways too use these.

Use a steel lined water bottle. These type water bottles will keep you water, tea, etc colder or hotter while you are out riding and most have a ring on top so it can have a thin rope can be attatched to it. These are also better for you since they wont' leach chemicals into your water if they get warm from the sun like plastic can. OR be sure to chose BPH free plastic containers.

When out on the trails practice the concept of "trash in, trash out" most folks follow this, that whatever they take with them, garbage wise they take back out, well lets go one step further with this, if you see trash on the ground pick that up too and take it out. Some folks are not as courteous and leave themselves behind.

Happy Trails everyone,
Juls, The Thrifty Equestrain

Kathleen's Wild Ride

KD, her horses and Solo her dog are soon to be entering Wyoming. They've already crossed two states since her adventure began. Start point was Oregon City, Oregon. Will be doing a Q & A with KD soon to find out what all she's taking with her on her trip. I do know that Solo has to carry his own food in his doggie pack. And KD's mission on this trip is to find THE BEST bacon cheeseburger on her 3000 mile journey. Happy Trails!!!

Kathleen's Wild Ride on Facebook

Just learned of a brave lady who decided to follow a lifelong dream and ride from the west coast of the U.S. to the east coast. WOW sounds like such a great adventure.
A broken shoe hasn't slowed her down too much, hopfully there will never be any "occasions" that would be of a serious nature.
I hope the hospitality of folks across the country comes out. I think we horse folk are pretty good at sheltering our neighbors who are just passing through. Lets keep Kathleen and her horses, and dog Solo in our thoughts and prayers and when they get near our neck of the woods, give them a place to stay to rest for a day or two.

GOOD LUCK Kathleen and have fun on your Great Adventure.
Juls, The Thrifty Equestrian

Hurricanes and Wildfires

Its now hurricane and wildfire season. An item some folks do keep in their tack cupboard is a can of florescent paint. In the event of a hurricane or wildfire your going to use it to spray paint your CELL PHONE number on the side of your horse, this will make it easier for rescue personel to contact you if your horse is found. Leave a breakaway halter on your horse also (if you wish) with a pet tag on it with your name and cell phone number engraved on it. (Might want to spary you number on too in case your horse breaks the halter)

We always hate to think these events will happen to us, but being prepared for them is always a wise move.

Happy Trails Everyone

Juls, The Thrifty Equestrain

Thrifty Equestrian now has a blog spot.

The Thrifty Eqestrain now has a blog spot. I'll be posting economical, time saving and green solutions for use with your horse and in and around the barn or trailer. Whether you trail ride, show horses, gymkhana, etc there will be something on here that you can use. My eventual goal is to write a book and produce a 1/2 hour tv show.

Please feel free to leave replys and everyone would love to read any hints or tips you might have also. I will be providing a link to my facebook group page in the near future that has much more info on it.

More to come keep checking back often.
Happy Trails everyone and hug your horse.
Juls, The Thrifty Equestrian