Cook's Creek Boarding Farm

IYKYK. Farm life 🤪😁

be careful about footwear, it truly matters. 🫣😱🤪🤣

borrowed from a friend.

so true!

borrowed from a friend

and some say horses are not talented....

photo credits to Tammy

being a barn kitty is ex-hausting work!!

This!!! Horse ownership is not just about riding....

You don't have to ride your horse. It's ok if you don't ride your horse. It is not a requirement of horse ownership that you RIDE your horse.

I often hear people talk - "Jane/John NEVER rides her/his horse! I don't know why Jane/John bothers having a horse, why does Jane/John spend all that money on board, and farrier, and veterinarian, and vaccinations and NEVER ride their horse? What a waste of money!"

First of all, it's none of their business what Jane/John does with her/his horse and her/his money. None.

Secondly, so what? Who care's?? If the horse is happy and well taken care of, then it's all good. I promise you that the horse is not standing in it's stable saying to itself "Oh I wish Jane/John would come ride me!". or "Oh goody, here comes Jane/John to take me for a gallop". Horses don't function like that. Horses look for and require food, water, shelter and companionship. Being ridden is not on their list of daily requirements for survival.

To be honest, I have a lot of respect for people who don't ride their horses, but are still willing to spend the necessary money, time and effort it takes to be a conscientious horse owner.

Maybe Jane/John has good reason not to ride, perhaps they have physical limitations, or too many demands on their time, or perhaps they just don't want to ride. Perhaps they struggle with their confidence and prefer groundwork, perhaps they don't like to ride or work with their horse when no one else is around. Perhaps they really just like to own a horse and derive as much enjoyment just being a horse owner, providing a good life for a horse they love and want to support, for as long as they can.

Perhaps we should not judge what people do with their horses, (or don't do), as long as those horses are well taken care of.

So next time someone says to you that they own a horse, but they don't ride, don't give them that stare of disbelief, don't put them down or make snide remarks. Instead, praise them for being a dedicated horse owner, for being willing to do what is necessary for a horse to have a good life, for being a good person, regardless of what they do, or don't do, with their horse.

Horses need good people, not all good horse people ride.

~ Susan Borders
Hidden Creek Equestrian Center

Artist - Anna Speshilova

Just curious... did you protect your horses?

This is so true! Love our barn Family 💖💖🐎🐎

photo credits to Wise Way Training

Love this! Looking forward to brighter. Warmer days with our furry friends!! 🐎🐎😁

Borrowed from the Comfy Horse company.

I love this time of day... the horses are in their stalls munching on hay, the sun is setting, giving off brilliant views of the western sky, it is so quiet and peaceful... it has been a challenging week; I must say all is well with my soul.

Photo credits to Leanne.

The farm was pretty this morning before sunrise...

The snow is always pretty, the horses seem to enjoy it more than us.🤪🤣🤣🐎🐎

Prayers going out for all the farmers and horse barns.

Shared from a fellow farm...

Here’s to the owners who are outside every couple of hours to monitor their horses’ health in these frigid temps.

Here’s to the owners who are checking waterers for ice. Here’s to the owners who are freezing their fingers to hang up their hose, or bringing hoses inside their house to keep from freezing.

Here’s to the owners switching blankets, double blanketing, or cleaning out shelters for their unblanketed horses. Here’s to the owners who are worried if their horse is staying warm enough with or without their blanket.

Here’s to the owners who are throwing countless flakes of loose hay out while making sure the round bale feeders don’t go empty.

Here’s to the owners praying that equipment starts, and hydraulics work smoothly. Here’s to the owners who figure it out when the equipment fails you.

Here’s to the messy mud room, filled with winter bibs, charged heated vests, boot dryers plugged in, and headlamps charged. Here’s to the countless pairs of gloves you have to swap out each time you venture outside.

Here’s to the rigorous training schedules, riding lessons, and busy barn coming to a halt. Here’s to putting the health of the animal’s first.

Here’s to the part of horse management that isn’t so glamorous. Thank you for all you are doing for the safety and wellbeing of your horses during this time.

Here’s to all of us ❄️🩵

Love this‼️💖

Photo credits to the thinking equestrian.

So true!!

Photo Shared from jonmel stables.

Photo credits to the Thinking Equestrian...

Just saying hi to the new gal... 😍😊

Sounds about right... 🤦‍♀️🫣😆

Borrowed from Clear Creek Ranch.

Ahhh yesss‼️So Grateful for this beautiful creation😍

Tiger was helping... 🤦‍♀️🤣 such a beautiful afternoon.

Nice afternoon for some much needed yardwork... 😊

So much truth...

Hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's Day.

Hey, life happens! 🤣🤣