The Grassroots Eventer

08/18/2026

It has been a minute, but here is your quick tip Tuesday:

If you are wearing EVERY hat in your equestrian business, you are subjecting yourself to overwhelm and the result will always be burnout, wasted time, and missed opportunities for revenue increase.

When you decide to work ON your business, not IN your business, you will shift things in the right direction.

08/16/2026

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08/15/2026

Michael Jung and Fischer Chipmunk are in the lead!

08/12/2026

Not my post, but worth a share!

08/12/2026

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08/06/2026

https://stevedalepetworld.com/blog/adequan-canine-and-equine-arthritis-injections-recall-nationwide-after-glass-fibers-found/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAThMONjbGNrBOEw3XBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeNdtPczaBkMU78jKZ_djpik_VAldOADD5XJoloviDPmY9FwbImLXbxxiI4go_aem_cpMSnZyUO_dKAVeuvDm1mw

Aqeauan, an injectable product used to treat arthritis in dogs and horses, has several lots recalled by the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

07/05/2026

We are wrapping up a heat wave 🥵 here in Lexington, KY, but I thought this was a great resource and something worth keeping for future reference.

Stay cool🥶

07/04/2026

Every year I hear about barn fires in the summer. Most of those are caused by using the $25 box fans you get at Walmart.

Everyone knows that they are not designed for the high dust environment of a barn, yet they use them anyway. If you are boarding, you are putting your horse AND everyone else's in mortal danger.

I have not allowed open motor box fans for years... I use the fans linked below. They are easy to maintain and last for years. Keep them clean and they move way more air than those cheap box fans do.

Invest in the right fan and save lives and property

This 18-inch wall mount fan is a great choice for barns, workshops or garages. This fan can be wall-mounted or a hanging fan where floor space is limited, when overhead circulation is required and for harsh indoor environments. It features totally enclosed, dust proof, energy efficient PSC moto...

06/29/2026

Here in Lexington, KY we are under a heat index advisory for the next several days. As the owner of a horse with anhydrosis, I am especially mindful of dangerous weather conditions like this.

But when your are talking a heat index of up to 109, EVERYONE needs to be mindful of the horse's care and take extra precautions to ensure their horses stay healthy and as cool as you can manage.

If stalling under a barn safe fan, NOT A $25 BOX FAN FROM WALMART (that is a post for another time), is an option, do it.

Monitor your horse's water intake whenever possible. Maybe offer two buckets of water in the stall, one bucket of water and another with Gatorade. If you only have the ability to hang 1 bucket, that bucket should always be plain water.

Be sure waterers and troughs are clean. Some horses are not fussy about their troughs, but a horse who is and refuses to drink out of a trough that isn't sparkling, will dehydrate quickly and could develop other serious health problems as a result.

I will sometimes hose my horse, squeegee excess water and then top with fly spray before turnout. Keep in mind that a horse who isn't upset about flies will be more content and less at risk of getting too heated up in turnout.

One final note: Know your horses normal baseline vitals. It will be a good benchmark to see if your horse is struggling. If your horse is struggling, consult your vet and they will be happy to examine your horse and recommend next steps to protect your horse's healthy.

Seek Balance, Be Bold, and Finesse the Rest!

06/29/2026