Hello!

Hello and Welcome to anyone who happens to stumble across this blog. I know there are literally thousands of horse-related blogs that are probably better than mine, but I hope that you can find some new knowledge to aid in your horsey adventures! Just so you know, I did have a blog (also called the DIY horseman) which I've been posting to for a few months but I was having issues with the web hosting I was using - it's pretty difficult to maintain a blog if the site is constantly unavailable and the maximum number of pictures you can post on the entire site is 4... needless to say, blogger is the new home of the DIY horseman.

A little about myself... I'm a horse freak. I live for my horse. I'm the kind of person who goes to the grocery store in manure-crusted boots and hay in my hair because I'd much rather spend the 5 minutes it would take me to change into clean clothes doing something with my horse. I don't have eons of horse experience but I'm not a beginner either. I have taken formal lessons in western, hunter-jumper, and dressage and compete regularly in local shows. I have owned a horse in the past but I'm currently leasing a Saddlebred gelding named Desi who I will probably talk about a lot. I do not technically own Desi but his owner is taking a few years off from horses and in that time I am entirely responsible for every aspect of his care. I ride primarily dressage right now but I still love english and western... and I have nothing but respect for those of you who do saddleseat, gaming, reining, eventing,  driving, vaulting, and any one of those other awesome equestrian sports.
Unfortunately, my horse does not live at my house so there is a lot of time I'm not with him. Which is probably the reason I've filled my spare moments with a myriad of projects devoted to my horse. The ludicrous prices of horse products (not to mention how hard it is to find them if you don't live near a good tack or feed store) have inspired this blog. In addition to projects, I spend a fair amount of my time researching new ideas related to horse riding and care which I will also blog about. I think the best horseman is one who constantly strives to seek new knowledge in order to better themselves.
I wish you luck with your horse, they are beautiful and life-changing creatures.