Horse Mom Hacks

Tis the season! Now that we're passing the holiday season, the cheap plastic Christmas tree bases are typically on major sales to get rid of remaining inventory at your local stores and is the perfect time to buy! During season, they usually mark these up to about $30, but after the season they can usually be found under $10, sometimes even $5! These stands are perfect to use as bases for some cheap and easy jump standards as not only can they be left outside in the elements, but they also hold up pretty well when holding jump poles sturdy. This week, I'll be going over how to put together DIY Christmas jump standards and why I love them. In an upcoming Patreon exclusive, I will be walking you through every step of the way from purchasing to assembling in a full tutorial. Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s I

Barn Hack: Free Wins There are plenty of good finds when keeping an eye on online used market platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist! This week, I'll be going over some of my top free wins, as well as notable cheap wins. Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s I

Training Aids: Equine Proprioception & Strength Aids! Consistent ground work benefits horses in so many ways. From strengthening to flexibility to confidence-building, working with horses through proprioception exercises can develop better performance and the bond between horse and rider. Even working with a horse once to twice a week through ground work exercises can see significant improvement and provide insight as to where your horse is without the inference of a rider. To further challenge and engage a horse, you can use simple tools and environments to change things up and level up your horse's capabilities. This week, I'll be going over some of my favorite aids to use during proprioception and strength exercises! Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Product Review: PIVO Pod! UPDATE! The PIVO+ Meet app does now allow recordings during remote coaching up to 20 minutes at a time, which is perfect! The coach can take the recordings from their device and store it locally. The PIVO Pod is an absolute win! I've been happily using this little lightweight pod and A.I.-tracking app since 2021 to record trainings with my horses for post-ride analysis. Not only does this PIVO pod give me the ability to review latest rides and learn from them, but it's so easy to set up and use! Having been a user for a while now, I've seen the PIVO app improve over time leaving me optimistic for future enhancements. However, this review highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of the PIVO pod so you understand exactly what your buying. Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Barn Hack: Grain Storage! Metal trash cans work fantastic for grain storage for multiple reasons, from keeping the grain to clean to protecting it. Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s I

Barn Hack: Cheap Stirrup Iron Covers Fuzzy socks, as well socks in general, make for great stirrup iron covers! Fuzzy socks, especially those seen around the holiday season, are generally stretchy and easy to put on and take off the irons. I also prefer the fuzzy socks over general stretchy socks as the thicker material does a great job protecting the saddles from scratches! Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Barn Hack: Pinless Jump Cups Pinless jumps cups are easy to use, easy to store, easy to carry, easy to adjust heights with, and overall the best choice to use when setting up arena jumps. Pinless jump cups for the win! Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Barn Hack: Arena Storage Bench! Arena storage benches don't have to be expensive nor complicated. There's plenty of outdoor benches and storage containers, such as for pool equipment and small sheds, that can store regularly-used arena equipment right at the rail. As an added bonus, there are also storage containers that also serve as a bench to provide more seating for instructors, students, and spectators. Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Barn Hack: Tack Trunks! Tack trunks can be crazy expensive, and most of them are like that while being sold without wheels to roll them on! I have standard large-capacity rolling utility carts for all of my tack trunks, easily acquired at your local Home Depot or similar stores. There's so many reasons for why utility carts for tack trunks just make sense, so be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Barn Hack: Cheap ID Tags! Cheap dog tags work great as not only are they durable and lightweight, but they allow multiple lines of information both about the horse as well as your contact information. In addition, you can have fun with the size and shape (I recommend shapes with round edges so nothing scratches the horse) and you can also color code them with your horse if you choose! Be sure to check it out! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s

Barn Hack: Cheap Bridle Rack Padding! Protect your bridles with pool noodles! Simple, thick, colorful, and cheap! Pool noodles make for great padding for your bridle rack hooks for hanging up various pieces of tack! --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s ---

Barn Hack: Cheap Cavaletti! Jump pole cavalettis are fantastic training tools for not only getting a horse to pick their feet up, but they can easily be implemented in gymnastics and gridwork, help a horse pay more attention to their feet, enhance rhythm and consistent striding, warm up as well as strengthen muscles, increase balance, and many more benefits. Unfortunately, standard cavalettis on the market are crazy expensive for a simple pair of blocks to raise a pole off the ground. And while buckets, ground feeders, pieces of wood, tires, and other miscellaneous objects have been successfully used as cavalettis, none have been as awesome as the IKEA Lilla Children's Green Baby Potties. These simple little products go for approximately $7 a piece, being far more cost-efficient than the cavaletti systems that don't hold sturdy nearly as well. Absolutely love these for simple cavalettis, plus they have the added benefit of being extremely lightweight as well as easy to stack. I currently have 14 of these making 7 pairs of cavalettis and still plan to add more to the collection. --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s ---

Have you fallen off a horse? Did you know what to do? More importantly, did what you know and how you reacted match? Fall reaction training is a life-saving skill for equestrians, and is beneficial both while riding as well as regular everyday life. As equestrians, we know falls can happen for a number of reasons, from an off-balanced position to a simple trip. Some falls are light-hearted and even funny to reflect on after, whereas other falls have ended people in the hospital and even ended their lives. Riders should equip themselves with the muscle memory training in how to react in unexpected scenarios to protect themselves and avoid serious injuries. The LandSafe Clinic is a 2-day training with gymnastics mats and a horse-riding simulator to walk you through every step of the way in how best to impact the ground through a variety of scenarios. Fall reaction training is an absolute must for every rider of every age and this LandSafe Clinic is a perfect environment to get started. --- Website: horsemomhacks.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HorseMomHacks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemomhacks Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3648167 --- Song: Niya - A Finale (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sXdoIECpuk&t=0s ---

Fake Hornet Nest! Highly recommend putting up fake hornet nests in high-traffic stinger areas, such as hay lofts and horse trailers, to help ward off nest-building by these territorial nightmares. Website: www.horsemomhacks.com HMH can be found on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, & Instagram HMH is also on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes and exclusive content.

Barn Temperature Thermometer Highly recommend getting a temperature thermometer with a hygrometer set up at the barn and the arena to provide real-time feedback as to how hot and cold it is when riding and working with horses! Website: www.horsemomhacks.com HMH can be found on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, & Instagram HMH is also on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes and exclusive content.

Neck Ropes! Neck ropes are an amazing training aid both for the horse and the rider. Not only do neck ropes show transparency in the communication between a rider and a horse, but it also shows the relationship and trust between the pair. Of course, that does not discount the fact that riders need to take some time to figure out how to effectively communicate with a neck rope and their natural aids. In addition to being a great training aid (for the horse as well as the rider), they also make great 'grab straps' in the events such as learning jumping position, 'oh crap' moments, horse swimming, mounted archery, and more! I highly recommend neck ropes and that riders work them into their regular riding routine where they can to mix things up and challenge themselves (= Website: www.horsemomhacks.com HMH can be found on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, & Instagram HMH is also on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes and exclusive content. --- Music: Morning Vibes by SKIRK is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM ---

Barn Hack: Color-Coding! Since the beginning of owning horses, my family got into the habit of color-coding our horses according to each horse owner's color preference. I have continued the habit of color-coding each horse's care and performance equipment since and it truly does make life easier, particularly when there are new handlers involved who are still learning where everything is. For our horses, In Your Dreams is associated with purple, Celtic Class is associated with blue, and Dark Delight is associated with red. These color associations help with their feed buckets, stall water buckets, blanket sizes, and more and are definitely a habit of recommendation! Website: www.horsemomhacks.com HMH can be found on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, & Instagram HMH is also on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes and exclusive content. --- Music: Morning Vibes by SKIRK is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM ---

Horse Mom Hacks is officially kicking off! Life has been crazy and there always seems to be a better time to perfect aspects of this channel's goals, but we're going to start moving forward and build momentum. This channel is dedicated to all of the barn projects and barn hacks that I research, plan, find, and complete. This video will serve as the intro video to upcoming content, of which is already in the works! Website: www.horsemomhacks.com HMH can be found on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, & Instagram HMH is also on Patreon for more behind-the-scenes and exclusive content. --- Music: Morning Vibes by SKIRK is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM ---