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Moms will understand this one! Surprisingly, there are quite a lot of similarities between toddlers and horses. If you spend enough time with both of them, it’ll become apparent. From testing boundaries to being playful, it would appear that horses are just large children. What do you think? Toddler & Horse Similarities Despite the difficult...

The best way to capture moments of your growing cowkid is through memory books. It’s even better when they’re western!  Tiny Stockyard Trends released a memory book for your buckaroo baby. Designed, written, and illustrated by Carolyn Altman, this spiral-bound notebook has all the pages to record the moments in your little one’s life. It...

Your child learns to post and ask for the lope. They learn to sit tall and keep their heels down, but even more important they acquire valuable life skills. Horse are great teachers for children! Most are kind, patient, and FUN. Your kid likely begs to go back to the barn and ride again. Lessons...

Has your kid been bitten by the horse bug? Get ready for the exciting adventure of being a mom to a horse crazy child. This isn’t a phase for a true horse lover. Their love for these amazing animals just grows stronger every day. There will be some highs and lows, but it’s a promise...

What better way to spent quality time together as a family than a game night? Board games can be so much fun! Add horses to the mix and you’re in for a real treat. There are quite a few board games that include horses and all things Western. You and your family will have a...

Horses are wonderful teachers for kids! Not only do they learn valuable life skills at the barn, but they also stay active and spend lots of time outdoors. Their mental and physical health stands to benefit. Most people can tell the difference between a city and farm kid. What Kids Learn at the Barn Time...

For those lucky enough to be raised on a farm, their childhood probably looked a little different than most. Early mornings, barn chores, and horseback rides are regular occurrences for this bunch. Farm kids learn some important lessons though, and they’re stronger for it! Mud, mud, mud! Kids love playing in the mud. They always...