I don’t know about you, but every single time I purchase horse treats, I invariably wonder how easy it would be to make my own. (Oh, and I wonder if any of my horses would actually eat them. 🙂 ) This week, I decided to get answers to both questions. My horses have always […]
August was an incredibly difficult month for my family. We lost a beloved family member, suddenly and without warning. We have struggled since that awful day on August 6, 2018..searching for answers to questions that will never be answered. It rocked us to our core. The stress and grief led to many sleepless nights […]
As stated earlier this year, Horse Family is expanding our presence to better serve you not only in the equine world, but in other ways that may impact and benefit your family. It’s all about making memories, at least in our book. If you love, ride and work with horses there is a better than […]
“Roots Down, Rise UP” is one of my very favorite sayings and recently, it became an integral part of my life. On February 17th of this year, I fell on the ice and severely fractured and dislocated my ankle. As it happened, the ice storm to which I fell victim, also claimed other individuals, many […]
It’s been a little bit since I’ve updated everyone on the progress of our barn. Things are moving quickly and we find ourselves entering into the homestretch of this massive project. Here’s a list of what’s been done in the past 2 weeks. The “Done” list is much longer than the “Still To Do List”…we’re […]
What DOES Your Western Hat Say About You? Are you and your hat meticulous or murky? Does your hat shape compliment your face and is your hat shaped properly for competitions and/or everyday use? I recently spent time with Craig Strein, a trusted friend and expert in the area of many things, including hats. While […]
For the past 20+ years, my husband and I have been busy balancing careers and our family life. We have raised two strong, independent, horse-loving daughters and we’ve purchased our share of horses for each of them to pursue their dreams in the show arena and more importantly to learn some valuable life lessons, outside […]
By Marthetta Blakley | July 6, 2015 How can I write a book about Songbird Ranch without writing about the horses? After all, it’s the love for horses that got me here in the first place. I was the child who clamored to ride a horse at any given opportunity. I was so naughty, crying […]
Every once in awhile, if you’re lucky, you meet someone like my friend, Marthetta. Accomplished & talented Singer/Songwriter, rancher/owner Songbird Ranch, horsewoman, devoted advocate for children, friend, daughter, sister, writer….and cowgirl, in every sense of the word. They don’t come any better than Marthetta. Marthetta hails from Idaho and has more grit, determination, talent and heart […]
Functionality, support and style are the three reigning traits of horseback riding boots. Whether you prefer the tall, elegant look of black field boots, or the casual comfort of a good fitting paddock boot, all equestrian boots should fit snugly and provide foot and ankle protection. Before you can begin to think about style choices […]
