Extreme Makeover : Lily Edition

I don't know about all of you, but around this time of year (especially living in Oregon) I start dreaming of warmth, sun, and a horse that does not resemble a wooly mammoth on a bad day. So since I already had Lily scheduled to have a trim, I decided to have a "spa" day of sorts and try to have her looking like the delicate beauty that she is (*snort*). It's still too cold for a real bath, but I found and bought some horse grooming wipes (like baby butt wipes) that smell fresh and because they are eucaliptusy (that can't be a word?!) they are great at cuttin' through the grime. After a once over with the curry comb and a stiff brush,these wipes really cleaned up and with a quick follow up with a soft brush, the Lilster was practically gleaming! I also had some minor mane management to deal with. Lily has a nice mane, long and decently thick, but she has a 4 inch section right in the middle that had suddenly decided that the "other" side is the place to be. I am baffled as to why,but it was going back to where it belonged, its amazing what one little braid can do! She also got a long overdue bridle path trim (boy does she love those clippers) So while I am still looking forward to sunny days and the absence of mud, my filly actually looks like a horse again!

Tune in to Horse Girl TV !!

I wanted to tell everyone about Horse Girl TV....... if you haven't already heard about it! Horse Girl TV is a semi-monthly Vidcast focusing on all aspects of the horse world. It's hosted by horsewoman Angelea Kelly-Walkup ( a dressage rider). There are segments on both English and Western Riding. The topics cover a wide range: basics, like grooming, essential tack, what to look for when horse shopping ,how to wrap legs, hoof care innovations and fitness for horse and rider. There are also visits to big horse shows , the Washington International and the Hampton Classic ,celebrity horse person interviews (Carson Kressley) and totally fun topics like Fox Hunting 101 and Breyer Horse Models! I especially enjoyed the segment Modern Day Cowboy: Step inside the life of a fading American Icon!! Angelea is laid back and fun to watch and this Vidcast is well worth checking out!