Blue Moon Carriage, LLC

01/19/2025

Always nice to know you are appreciated! Thanks to the City of Prairieburg the card!!

01/14/2025

Greenbrier is a wonderful place to spend time learning! I myself learned so much there! This is a great opportunity to prepare yourself for acquiring a small equine, meeting new friends in the horse community and maybe sign up for some riding lessons til you have your own!!

Each session is for four weeks and will be held on Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm. This special program will be offered in February and March. The February program will be every Saturday, while March 22nd will be a break weekend for the March session.

01/13/2025

This shows what proper hood care would look like. I do have shoes on the boys. This protects their feet from excessive wear during our busy winter months. On the shoes is a chunk of carbide steel welded on to keep them from slipping on the pavement in slick winter conditions. It acts like a foot ball shoe cleat. The shoes also keep the hoof a uniform and comfortable shape while preventing chipping and cracking. Trims and resetting shoes happens approximately every 6-8 weeks. That means Joe and Abe are getting mani’s and pedi’s waaay more often than I !!!

What’s the Right Heel Height_ - EasyCare Hoof Boot News

01/07/2025

The joy of working with my horses must outweigh the sometimes frustrating learning experiences…..it is for those happy moments that I do it!

I once wrote that "while I may be what is called a ‘serious’ horsewoman, I still want to have fun with my horses". For I have seen—both in myself and others—what happens to joy when we fill our cups with nothing but the urge to do better.

The blowback on this statement surprised me.

Half the people were aghast that I wanted to drill the joy from my horses, in the first place. The others were busy trying to convince me that if you’re serious about improving, about making something your life’s work, fun has nothing to do with it.

I happen to disagree with both sides because I love to dwell in the middle. Yes, anything worth doing is worth doing well. I also happen to believe that without joy, what is there?

Lord, have me become a better horse(wo)man. Let me love every step of the way…

I can remember riding in an equitation class as a young girl. That's a long time ago! In the line up, the judge commented, "As for you, you'd do better if you'd wipe that cheesy grin off your face." I have always smiled while riding and can clearly recall that first jab of hurt that comes from being judged in a less-than-kind way. I will say that the old curmudgeon didn't stop me competing, or smiling. I dried my tears and went right back into the ring!

This is my daughter, Cait. Broadening her brand of horsemanship AND grinning from ear to ear.

Photo: Cattle Cait - Cait Bascom.

01/06/2025

Often folks ask me how the horses handle the cold…… they are better equipped for it than heat as long as they have access to plenty of carbs (hay) to make body heat and some kind of 3 sided shelter facing south(preferred) or east. Lots of times my ponies will be standing on the south side of their shed out of the wind soaking up the warm sun.

01/02/2025

Welcoming a new season of celebrations, weddings, parties and other special occasions! I strive to bring you a special experience that will create a lifetime of memories while allowing you an opportunity to spend a moment with the majestic and amazing team that makes Blue Moon Carriage, LLC what it is. My boys receive the best care possible in exchange for their hard work and loyalty!!!!!! Referrals for their care including up to date vaccines, farrier care and quality feed are always available upon request!

01/02/2025

Wishing everyone the best in the New Year!
Happy 2025

01/01/2025

Happy New Year’s at the Great Gatsby Ball!

12/25/2024

Great photography 🥰🥰🥰🥰

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas to you and your families!⭐️

Coming in at a trot!!

12/24/2024

When people ask me how long can a horse live, I usually tell them 30 is not uncommon. Take care of their teeth so they can eat properly and that we know so much more about nutrition, especially for the aging horse.

Galvain Groove.