12/29/2025
To everyone who runs a boarding or training facility here in Michigan, or cares for livestock or any animal for that matter — this winter has already tested us in ways that don’t always show on the surface. Yes I know it is Michigan, however this winter just seems to be full of crazy weather 😳
Relentless rain, mud that never seems to dry, 50-degree days that crash straight into the teens overnight. Frozen ground, then thawed, then frozen again. Footing, fences, turnout schedules — it’s been one thing after the next with no break in between.
We’re out there before the sun comes up and long after it goes down, doing everything we can to keep horses comfortable, safe, and cared for while juggling the unexpected costs, repairs, and exhaustion that winter brings. Most people don’t see the late nights, the stress, or the constant problem-solving — they just see that their horse(s) are fed and tucked in, and that’s exactly how we want it.
Please keep Michigan barn owners, trainers, and animal caretakers in your prayers. This season has been heavy, and the heart we pour into this life is bigger than most will ever know. Check on your neighbors, check in on your friends.
To my fellow horse friends, barn owners & managers, livestock & animal caretakers.. — stay safe, stay warm, stay upright and know you are not alone. We’ll get through it together, one frozen morning, muddy boot and 6 layers of clothing at a time. 💚🐴
