The Balanced Equine, LLC

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Oh, sweet Endo. What a legend you are. 🤍

03/05/2026

Mares give you their best day in and day out.

So long as you’re kind to them.

So long as you treat them with respect.

So long as you understand that their body, like that of humans with uteruses, has its own weather patterns.

Sometimes tempestuous, but who is at their best when they’re hurting?

No one.

And yet she still shows up.

She’s communicative. She’s athletic. She’s talented. Intelligent. Beautiful.

The mare is misunderstood.

Communication is blamed on hormones.

She’s labelled as b*tchy.

Cranky. Hormonal. Dramatic.

But really, these labels are more of a statement of the human who uses them.

A mare is a creature who soldiers on throughout her day in spite of the fluctuations of her body.

She’s dedicated, brilliant and brings needed stability to the herd.

She is the matriarch.

And in a patriarchal world, that’s viewed as a threat.

It’s much easier to criticize the mare, to blame one’s own shortcomings on her… to liken her to being her hormonal cycle and nothing more than it is to look at oneself.

The people who vilify and stereotype mares are telling on themselves.

Mares expose their incompetency, their inflexibility, their of skill set.

And these people them for it.

But for those ready to listen, to communicate?

The mare is a loyal and faithful companion.

A fierce athlete.

She is the fire that breathes life into the world around her.

She is the core of what makes horses what they are.

Without her, there is nothing.

03/04/2026

🌟Launching Today: Balanced Equine Wellness Consults 🌟

I am SO excited to announce that I am opening limited spots for Equine Wellness Consults! These are 30 minute private sessions designed to evaluate your horse's:
- Nutrition & forage foundation
- Turnout & environment
- Workload alignment
- Behavioral patterns
- Management systems and more!

You'll receive:
✔️ A detailed intake review
✔️ A 30 minute consult call with Q&A time.
✔️ Personalized wellness recommendations tailored to your horse and ways to implement them NOW.

This is perfect for new horse owners, owners with horses struggling with condition and/or management issues, someone who wants a set of outside eyes to review routines/systems/overall wellness.

If you would like to schedule a consult, comment WELLNESS here or send me a message! ☺️

03/03/2026

Beginner horse owners/riders — I’m curious 👀

What’s been the hardest part for you so far?

A. Feeding & nutrition
B. Knowing when to call the vet
C. Behavior issues
D. Confidence in the saddle
E. Barn management
F. Something else (tell me below)

Drop a letter - or elaborate if you want!

I’m working on building more beginner-friendly resources this year, and your input really matters!

03/01/2026

Happy March! 🍀

We are thinking spring over here. Between a 6pm feed with no lights needed, to some sunny days without blankets.

Going into March hopeful for some even warmer temps!🤞☀️

02/25/2026

There has been a lot of local discussion about strangles recently. I’d like to share a quick reminder for fellow horse owners:

⁉️ What is strangles…
Strangles is a contagious bacterial respiratory infection that can affect horses of any breed in any barn. It spreads through contact, shared equipment, water, or handlers moving between horses. Most horses recover fully with proper care.

‼️ What you can do…
In the event of a confirmed or suspected case, the most important things are immediate quarantine, good biosecurity, and respecting barn rules — not rumors or panic.

👉 Simple prevention:
• Don’t share buckets, tack, or grooming tools between horses or barns
• Wash hands/change clothes after visiting other facilities
• Call your vet if your horse develops fever, nasal discharge, or swelling under the jaw

••• Accurate information and responsible precautions protect our whole horse community 💛 •••

I am not a veterinarian, so please reach out to yours if you are concerned about your horse. However, as someone who works in equine wellness and owner education, I’m always happy to help point people toward reputable resources or biosecurity guidance if needed.

02/10/2026

📢 NH Bills to Watch – Public Hearings Coming Up

🌲 HB1691 – Current Use Land Changes
📅 02/10/26 | 1:40 PM
📍 GP 154
HB1691 restricts who qualifies for Current Use tax status by adding limits tied to:
• Parcel size
• Zoning
• Sustainability criteria
• Municipal approval caps
⚠️ It also allows retroactive tax penalties for violations.
🚨 Why this matters:
This could impact farms, forests, open space, and trails — including land currently used for recreation or conservation.
📘 Current Use booklet:
https://www.revenue.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt736/files/documents/current-use-criteria-booklet.pdf

🐾 SB619-FN – Confiscated Animals
📅 02/12/26 | 1:10 PM
📍 Room 100, State House | SC 5
Creates expedited court hearings and procedures for animals that have been confiscated.

🐕 SB475 – Best Interest of the Animal
📅 02/17/26 | 9:30 AM
📍 Room 103, State House | SC 5
Adds “best interest of the animal” to the legal definition of a foster home.

Learn More: nhhorsecouncil.org/legislation/

01/24/2026

Horse people: on duty, as always. We love our horses—and it’s just what we do. 🐎
❄️🐎

01/24/2026

• • • Out behind the house where the cold wind sighs,
Two soft silhouettes wait beneath the pale winter sky.
Frost clings to whiskers, breath hangs in the air,
Yet they nicker at the sound of footsteps
as if warmth could travel there.

The world may be frozen, the nights may be long,
But love is a lantern that keeps burning strong.
For in the hush of snowflakes and the creak of wooden gates,
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the way a horse waits.

Hands grow numb, water buckets steam,
Hay rustles like a lullaby in a half-asleep dream.
And though the wind bites sharply and the stars feel far away,
There’s a peace in knowing they are home—
Safe, warm, and fed at the end of every day.

So you carry on through the chill and the storm,
With a heart that stays steady and a spirit that stays warm.
For tending your horses in winter is a love only some will understand—
A promise whispered in hoofprints
and honored by your own two hands. • • •

12/04/2025

Tonight’s our first truly bitter night — single digits with a low of 1°! Horses handle the cold well when their basics are dialed in. Here’s what I’m focusing on for Marigold and Eclipse, and what I recommend for yours:

💨 Wind protection
A run-in or simple windbreak makes a huge difference in how cold they actually feel.

🔥 Steady forage
Hay is their furnace. Make sure they have access to forage through the night to keep the gut (and body) warm.

💧 Warm, drinkable water
Hydration drops fast in this weather. Check heaters and offer warm water when possible to encourage drinking.

🩷 Blankets + body check
Do a quick hand-check under the girth/chest area to confirm they’re the right temp and not damp or chilled.

🍲 Warm water on regular grain meal
If you feed grain, use warm water to soften it and support hydration. (Skip bran mashes — they can do more harm than good.)

👀 Quick wellness scan
Take 30 seconds to look at legs, eyes, noses, posture, and attitude. Extreme cold makes subtle issues more noticeable.

Cold-weather care doesn’t have to be complicated — just consistent and intentional. Stay warm out there! 🐴💛