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The Practical Horsewoman

Tips, hacks, and DIY for the budget-conscious equestrienne.

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How Much Do Horses Cost? Understanding the Costs of Horse Ownership

May 17, 2024

A detailed answer to the question “how much do horses cost” from a long-time horse owner! When I was a kid I dreamed of owning horse. When my dream finally came true as an adult, I have to admit that I wasn’t prepared for the ongoing costs of owning a horse. From initial purchase pricesRead More

DIY Insulated Horse Water Buckets

January 26, 2021

Looking for an alternative to expensive heated water buckets or fancy insulated water bucket covers? If you want to make your own insulated horse water buckets, here’s a super cheap and easy DIY fix. Do You Need Insulated Horse Water Buckets? We live in North Carolina where winters are for the most part very mild.Read More

$35 DIY Horse Show Jumps

October 9, 2020

Horse show jumps are surprisingly expensive. You could easily spend thousands of dollars on just a few jumps! Here’s how to make your own jumps at home for only $35 each. I’m not an accomplished woodworker by any stretch but I was able to make this basic horse show jump in an afternoon with minimalRead More

DIY Horse Stall Name Plates

September 30, 2020

How to DIY some cute horse stall name plates for only $1! I have been wanting stall signs for our little horse barn but there was no way I was going to pay $25 each to have them made. That’s just crazy! I found wooden plaques at the craft store for less than $1 eachRead More

About Me

Hi! I'm Leah

I've been horse obsessed since I was seven years old, and finally became a horse owner at age 40. I love DIY horse projects and helping people understand their horse. Welcome!

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  • How Much Do Horses Cost? Understanding the Costs of Horse Ownership
  • DIY Insulated Horse Water Buckets
  • $35 DIY Horse Show Jumps
  • DIY Horse Stall Name Plates
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