The beginning of 2018 in blood values

The beginning of 2018 in blood values

I have a constant thirst for knowledge. That's why I keep having blood tests done to my horses regularly, even if there isn't any obvious problem. When something is off, it's easier to find the possible caus…
Officials at the property: Stable inspection

Officials at the property: Stable inspection

I've heard it more than once. People call me weird (they don't mean it as a compliment, but I take it as one). They feel I'm an embarrassment. Whatever I do, there is always something to criticize. Even whe…
Sisters

Sisters

One mare, two foals. I imagined these two would be so very different from one and other. They're not. They're both spunky and racy as hell, yet so very delicate and sensitive at the same time. I had the privile…
Venda's first birthday

Venda's first birthday

Better late than never? This is from last summer. What a hot and beautiful sunny summer it was. Venda moved back home on her first birthday, June the 1st. We had so much to celebrate that day. Her first year wasn't t…
From foal to a racing trotter - preschool

From foal to a racing trotter - preschool

Despite all the pain, desperation and grief, I was left with one great responsibility. Venda. I love her so very dearly, but at the same time, I felt such an agonizing pain. I didn't have the strength to give her al…
Candles

Candles

Three years ago today, ten at night, Vipsu had her first born. I still remember it like it was yesterday. It was amazing experience for both of us. I'm so grateful for it all. I'm glad I managed to give Vipsu th…
Rest in peace my darling Viba

Rest in peace my darling Viba

Lost in the deepest darkness possible I cry: My darling Viba has passed away. I lost an amazing horse but above all, I lost my best friend, my partner, my ambition, hope and purpose. She's my guiding light, and now…
Selectively smart foal and the power of pawing

Selectively smart foal and the power of pawing

After Venda was born I kept thanking the universe for such a smart and kind little foal. She learned everything very fast. She knew how to walk nicely when led and she behaved like a pro when her hooves were trimmed. Bl…
Stablekeeper's day off

Stablekeeper's day off

Something different to my daily routine. After marrying myself with a hobby called stable keeping, I have missed travelling very much. My life use to be so different. For one, I had a life. Don't get me wrong, horse…
Stablekeeping costs 2017

Stablekeeping costs 2017

We all know it's expensive.. Basic must haves 10228€ which is little under 900€ a month  (2016/2015) : Hay and other feeds 6993€     (5060€/5000€) Bedding 1903€     (1150€/1500€) Electricity 1332€     (2500€/2300€) Usuall…