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Dedication to your Education Situation
This week, many elementary children, middle schoolers, junior highers, and high schoolers alike are facing the school year head on. Are you dreading it? Are you excited for it? A little bit of both?...
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A Book Compilation for the Modern Rider
Whether you're an avid reader, or someone who abhors reading (is there such a person!?!), participating in the equestrian sport is tough. The connection here, is that past horsemen have the ability to...
View ArticleK and T Creations featured in Saddlebox
Horses are known for their ability to attract disaster. It’s not their fault, but by nature, they can be a bit clumsy. If you’ve spent any time around horses, you probably have found they have a way of...
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Enjoying the Little Things
I don't know about the rest of you, but around Wednesday (or sometimes 8 a.m. Monday morning...whatever) I feel worn out by the week. It's not that the content of the week is necessarily overwhelming....
View ArticleTrick-Or-Treat
Dogs. Canines. Pups. Doggos. You get the idea. They have been some of our closest companions throughout history. They have served with us in times of war, peace, and everything in between. They also...
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Breed Spotlight: American Warmblood
A newer breed spurred on by the increasing interest in equestrian sports: The American Warmblood.The American Warmblood Registry (AWSSR) was first formed in 1983, making it one of the most recent North...
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5 Hunting Dogs You've Never Heard Of
1. Bourbonnais Setter: The Bourbonnais Setter is a medium -sized gundog that originates from the French area of the same name. The Bourbonnais has a short coat with a range of coat patterns, and has...
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Show Prep with Sponsored Rider Dalton Hauser
For this week's blog post, I contacted K and T's very own Dalton Hauser. She was generous enough to give me a few great tips for show prepping that will hopefully make your prep go a little smoother!...
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Team Member Feature: Alyssa Worth
Alyssa Worth is one of K and T's much-loved newbies. For this week's blog, I decided to have her introduce herself. She's got a beautiful array of animal companions, and we are glad to have her and...
View ArticleSongs to Get You Pumped While You Ride
Some of us love to listen while we ride, whether it be during warmup, cool down times, or general work. Music is a great pick-me-up and never fails to keep me going throughout the day. So, naturally, I...
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Arthritis in Horses: Part 1 of 3
Arthritis in horses plagues nearly every horseman (or horsewoman) out there. With good reason: arthritis is naturally occurring in equines. Because the difficulties of arthritis are shared by many...
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Types of Arthritis: Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) is the notorious chronic arthritis the many horse people know and despise. Degenerative Joint Disease occurs simply because of prolonged use of the...
View ArticleWhat do I owe them?
If you can accept that the horse does not owe the human anything: not a proper trot, not a willing attitude, not a smooth canter, not a quiet demeanor; then you can approach your horses with utmost...
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Winter with Animals: An Introduction
Bundle Up, Muchachas. We will list the ways we suffer.1. Getting up at the crack of dawn, schlopping around in 3 inches of mud, that's soon to be frozen over. Ahh, but the animals need water, you see,...
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Mistakes Will Be Made
In the equine industry, mistakes can be irritating at best and deadly at worst. As humans, mistakes are inevitable. With that in mind, I'm going to go ahead and assume that all of you (and me!) have...
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Keeping It Creative: Aspiring Businesses for the Animal Lover
One of my favorite things to do is scour the 'gram, facebook, and other social media outlets to find the best of the up and coming artists. There's always something encouraging about seeing someone...
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Time Management Vs. Netflix?
Spring is around the corner (thank goodness it is because if I have to deal with one more frozen water bucket I think I might lose it for good). Recently, I'm finding myself facing a new set of...
View ArticleA March to April Challenge (March 25-April 1)
The last week of March is here, which means we are already about a quarter through 2018...time flies! Time is really good at flying. But do you know what I'm good at? I'm not sure. What am I good at?...
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The Votes Are In: Top 3 Favorite Saddle Brands
PESSOA: Pessoa saddles offer carbon fiber trees which have a wider range of movement and allow the saddle to adhere to the horse and form to the rider in order to attain what Pessoa refers to as the...
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Happy Mother's Day!
It’s not often I get to write a blog post for my own blog, but I believe this is a special occasion- Mother’s Day.When I told my blog writer I wanted to do this post, I started formulating how I was...
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Meet the Writer
Howdy! I am the new blog writer for K and T Creations LLC. I'm going to keep this as short and as sweet as possible. I am a Junior in college, studying Animal Science/Pre-Vet with the hopes of becoming...
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Popcorn, Chocolate, and Horses
Popcorn, chocolate and horses may seem like the perfect combination to get messy, but I don't mean those three all together at once. (Unless ya want to!) I mean eating popcorn and/or chocolate watching...
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Memorial Day: Remember
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”Memorial Day is a day of reflection. A day that we look back at...
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Featured Rider: Erin Jardine
"Be yourself, everybody else is already taken"(Oscar Wilde)Erin Jardine has been in love with horses since as far back as she can remember, but started taking lessons when she was 11. Erin loves to...
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Beat the Heat: Summer and Horses
Ah, summer. It's the time of the year for tanned arms and frighteningly white legs that we horse people know all too much about. This also means flies, heat, and more riding time! What better way to...
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Happy Father's Day
The above picture is of my father and I when I was pretty young reading the 'funnies' in the newspaper. There aren't many pictures of him and I with horses, but he's been there every step of the way....
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Dear Horsey People
Dear Horsey People, I know, I know. I won't spare you from one of those long, self-entitled rants that a lot of "dear so and so" typically follow. I'm not here to make you feel bad... That's not the...
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Extreme Mustang Makeover
The Extreme Mustang Makeover is an event that was created several years ago to help those mustangs in holding pens get adopted out. Those who compete have around 100 days to tame their untouched...
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Horses and Menstruation 101
Ah, menstruation. The monthly. Mother nature's unwanted visit. Aunt Flo. The dreaded period. No matter what you call "that time of the month", we all can agree that it sucks. Ruined white pants. Ruined...
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Team Favorite: Dog Breed!
Canislupus...Better known as the DOG. Synonymous with words such as cuddly, cute, fluffy, family pet, lovable, pupper, etc. There are hundreds of dog breeds out there. Small. Medium. Large. Those meant...
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Ins and Outs of Purchasing
Purchasing a new horse can be exciting! A new neigh-whinny to love on, a new horse to ride, maybe a pony for your kids (or you)... the options are endless. You need pre-purchase health checks, money...
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Featured Rider: Ryan Johnson
"You mentally get a hold of yourself and don’t let that moment control you! You go do what you’ve done a million times! You get around 3 barrels!" (Sheri Cervi)Ryan Johnson is a U.S. Ambassador for K...
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Plants: An Unexpected Danger
Danger! Plants. Weeds. Trees. Grass. Ugh. You'd think you'd be safe with horses- a species that is a herbivore right? Think again. There are several types of vegetative growth that can harm horses....
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The Best Apps Around
Apps... I don't mean Appaloosas, I mean APPS. The things on your phone you either download or can't get rid of (ya know, our phones don't need that extra space). Typically, your ride wouldn't revolve...
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Down The Trail Again
How many of you like to hit the trails? Riding your own horse? Renting another horse? Fast paced trails or slow trails? No matter what discipline, level of riding or age, trail riding can be a fun,...
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Featured Rider: Ashley Pletcher
Ashley Pletcher is a professionally sponsored rider of K and T Creations LLC. She is a professional trick rider and owns her own company!"I am a professional trick rider and Roman rider," Ashley said....
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Winter is Coming
Ah, good 'ol Jack Frost. Santa Claus. Presents. Snow. The whole shebang is RIGHT around the corner. I mean some of the department stores have already started stocking up on Christmas gear! Ho, ho, ho,...
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Who Needs Stirrups Anyway?
I'm a bit late (as usual) to the No Stirrup November club. A month full of sore abs, numb legs, and of course, no stirrups... The benefits of No Stirrup November are countless. Better balance. Stronger...
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Equestrian Gift Guide
It's that time of the year! Presents galore. Black Friday Shopping! Too much money spent... Ah, my favorite time of the year. The equestrian is an elusive species... they aren't your typical "gift...
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Team Favorite: Coat Color
On the last edition of Team Favorite, we did favorite dog breeds. This time, as the title so rightly states, we did favorite equine coat colors! This was a fun one. Coat colors is so much fun to...
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Life as a Horse Illiterate
So, my daughter, the owner of K and T Creations, thought it would be a fantastic idea to have her equine delinquent mother write her first blog of the new year. Welcome 2019 and if this is any...
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The Path of Learning
Photo features 2017 standardbred trainer challenge training featuring trainerMercedes Bennington (author of this article) It is very important for any rider to understand how the horse learns. They do...
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Thoughts on Letting Go: Part 1 of 2
During the spring of 2017, I had to quit my job at a dressage barn near my home in order to handle my increasing workload at school. I had bonded closely with the horses there, and I found myself...
View ArticleThoughts On Letting Go: Part 2 of 2
Hope hadn’t totally abandoned me as of August 2018. I examined a few of my options more in depth and took the steps to pursue a career as an exercise rider. By this point, I was blessed to work at a...
View ArticleGen-Z's and their Innovation in the Horse World
Millennials have been on the minds of the media for years now. They’ve brought years of innovation to the table, igniting shifts in Western culture that make society question their ethics, diet,...
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Endurance Riding: Broadening Riders' Horizons
Endurance Rider during a ride in Oreana, Idaho. Photo courtesy of the American Endurance Ride Conference official Facebook page. Spending time away from horses always seems to give me more time to...
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DIY Organization for the Barn
SPRING CLEANING THE BARNIdeas for OrganizationAfter perusing the internet for some quality DIY barn tips, I’ve rounded up some of the best DIY projects that focus on reusing items you might have around...
View ArticleManaging Chronic Illness in the Equestrian Sports
Equestrians managing chronic illness whilst trying to participate or train in the equestrian sports is a difficulty that is still quite taboo in the horse world. K and T Creations happens to have a...
View ArticleManaging Chronic Illness in the Equestrian Sports Pt. II
A few weeks ago, I posted an interview with Taylor about the impact of Lyme disease on her involvement in equestrian sports. We figured that the more we can shed light on an equestrian lifestyle marred...
View ArticleEducation Initiatives for the Novice Rider
Since the dawn of equestrian sports in the United States, it has been well circulated that the sport is reserved for the wealthy. Between costs of upkeep, additional medical expenses, tack, toys,...
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