MKDec 31, 20193 minAn Update: Let's Play Catch-UpThere are SO MANY things I need to update everyone on. I know, I know. It's been well over a year, but I've been a tad busy. See, not lon...
MKNov 20, 20184 minWhen one door closes...It's been awhile since I posted, and I'll say that life is to blame. I'm still adjusting to our new town and new responsibilities as a st...
MKSep 20, 20185 min(Fur) Baby On Board: Due Summer 2019First, a flashback. The first weekend of June was extremely busy for my family. We were living in Greenville, SC and decided to throw a j...
MKAug 9, 20184 minBit Fit: A Guide for Your Riding Communication LifelineBefore I got married, I had to go to counseling. If you're not familiar with premarital counseling, you go over your relationship and tal...
MKAug 2, 20182 minRoadside Safety: A Guide for When Riding Along RoadsTrail riding is how most people choose to enjoy horses. Sometimes you take a picnic lunch. Sometimes you just want to take a stroll and f...
MKJul 26, 20183 minA Positive Difference: Rules for Making a Clinic Attendance Worth ItThere are three reasons people attend clinics: education, socialization, and experimentation. Clinics are an investment, to say the least...
MKJul 19, 20183 minEquication: Horse Vacation Ideas for Every Budget and DestinationIf you're anything like me, you know the simple equation that goes something like this: No school + pretty weather = VACATION. Summer is ...
MKJun 20, 20182 minMoving with Horses: How To Relocate Your HorseThis is moving week for me. I'm moving my two small children and dog across two states, picking up our belongings from three different lo...
MKJun 14, 20183 minIt's Heating Up: Riding Attire for SummerRiding in the summer is a double-edged sword. You have beautiful weather and enough free time to enjoy it. Yet, at the same time, you hav...
MKJun 7, 20183 minVisiting Old Friends in KentuckyWhen I was 11 years old, I was channel surfing while my sister got ready for her senior prom. I was a tomboy, and dresses, hair, and make...
MKMay 31, 20183 minKeeping Up With the Equestrians: Financial Aid for a Riding HobbyHorses aren’t cheap. They come with a lot of responsibilities. Boarding. Farrier and veterinarian care. Trainer. Feed. Supplements. And t...
MKMay 24, 20183 minFirst Impressions: Introducing Your Child to HorsesIt’s an established fact that children aren’t ready to truly learn to ride until around 6 to 8 years of age. Though the love of horses ma...
MKMay 17, 20183 minHorse Crazy Kids: A Parental GuideSo your child is head over heels. You thought you had time before something like this happened. You figure you can hold off the infatuati...
MKMay 11, 20183 minA writer and a rider walk into a bar......turns out they're the same person! My name is Mary Kate Allen, and I've been infatuated with horses since I could walk. My parents are...