Upcoming Events

I'm not sure where the last few days have gone. I've wanted to post a few different topics but ran out of time and energy. By late afternoon I was done "adulting" and needed to ..... well I'm not sure what I needed other than not be responsible for much.


We've had beautiful weather the last couple of days and that makes life easier for everyone. Everything is starting to dry out very quickly. I'm excited yet nervous. With everything drying out, the farmers are going to be in the fields soon. But we still need to get everything lined up to haul manure. It's turning into a mountain instead of a hill. The problem is the weekends are filling up quickly. In May, we have one weekend were we could possibly do it and that's only if the farmer isnt' in the field already. I'm not sure if we can get everything lined up by then.


This weekend we are going to be very busy and I hope you all get a chance to stop out. Tomorrow we are going to the Meet the Breeds demo and meet and greet at the Sioux Empire Fair Grounds (by the Old McDonald Farm building). It'll be from 10-2pm and there's going to be all kinds of dogs. Of course we'll be the odd ball and only horse related sanctuary but hey, that's just what we do! The Sioux Empire Kennel Club is putting on the event. We've never been there before but it should be fun.


Sunday, we'll be at Reclamation Ranch in Mitchell for Helping with Horsepower's Fun Day and Tack Swap. That's from 12-6pm. I'm excited to go to both events but this one will be in an area that we haven't ventured before so we'll be meeting a lot of different people. Always excited to talk about our senior horses and what we have to offer.


I've also wanted to talk about Bo but that'll need to be for a different post. Yesterday was 2 months since his passing. AND yesterday was Help-A-Horse day. I'd wanted to post something about it but ...well... I was pretty well done in for the day.


So we'll be busy this weekend talking with people and enjoying the weather. I need to get my act together but I seem to be slowing down rather than stepping it up lately. With the warmer weather, we need to get our stuff in gear and get a bunch of stuff done. There's too many half finished projects that need to be wrapped up this spring into early summer.

Throwback Thursday

This #ThrowbackThursday is to just over a year ago when we released the horses onto the lawn to get used to the grass. Its' easier to catch the horses on the lawn than it is in the big pasture.

I think everyone is looking forward to enjoying pasture time (even if it's on the lawn rather than the big pasture).

Wishlist Wednesday - Hay Rings

This Wishlish Wednesday, we wish for hay rings. The two hay rings in the big herd have seen better days. In fact, the one will not last another season. We bought them used (and used hard) so we are happy that they have lasted as long as they have. We have two other hay rings but they are cattle hay rings and the horses rub their manes off on the tops of the rings. Its' disappointing to see their luxurious manes disappear.

I've seen a number of different types of hay rings, some made out of metal while others are made out of plastic. In truth, I am not concerned at all on the type, brand, or even if it's used! We use hay nets along with the hay rings and without the hay rings, the  nets get trampled on by the horses so it's a necessity to have hay rings.

I know it's a lot to ask for a hay ring but it's definitely one that is used every day for six months out of the year.

Tip Tuesday - Healthy Treats for your Horse

It's #TipTueday and today's tip is about what healthy treats you can feed your horse!

Light the Night 2018 Another Success

Our third annual Light the Night was another success. This has to be my all time favorite fundraiser and event that we do all year. It's so humbling to see the number of loved ones being honored. 


Pictures are worth a thousand words so I'll leave you with pictures rather than my ramblings.

Throwback Thursday

This #Throwback Thursday is to two years ago during our first annual Light the Night fundraiser. This is  my absolute favorite fundraiser we do all year. Simply donate $5 in honor of a loved one (two-legged or four-legged), and we'll light a luminary in honor of your loved one.

Luminaries this year will be lit on Saturday, April 21st at the Legion Hall in Renner, SD. We'll light the luminaries at dusk. If you'd like to light a luminary, simply donate through paypal at www.paypal.me/Borderlands and tell us who you want us to honor.

Looking forward to another great Light the Night fundraiser. This is such an honor for us to put on such a wonderful fundraiser.

Wishlist Wednesday - Toys

This Wishlish Wednesday, we wish for toys or other form of entertainment for the horses. We have a jolly ball that they sometimes mess with. We also have half of a plastic apple that holds the flavored licky thingies (sorry, can't think of the official name of them).

Maverick and a few of the others are starting to get bored. Until they can be out on pasture, which won't happen until sometime in May, they need something to keep them entertained. Any type of toy would be greatly appreciated.