TaylorSelect Horse Bedding

08/19/2024

Today our sweet boy Benelli crossed the rainbow bridge to greener pastures. We miss him so much already 🩵

08/08/2024

Just a quick reminder I will be working remotely today through next week. Text or call to schedule a shavings pickup 815-601-3002 or 815-289-9055.

08/05/2024

I am strong out briefly for an appt but should be back soon.

Starting August 8, I will be working remotely for a few days, but if you need something, shoot me a text or phone call and I'll meet you.

07/19/2024

I will be in the office Saturday (July 20) around 10am if you need bedding

07/17/2024

Hey All,

I've got family in town tonight from Colorado, so I'm going to be leaving a little early today. I will be back in the office all day from 9am to 5pm

07/09/2024

Have a dentist appt this morning but should be in late morning

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!!

06/28/2024

I will be out of the office briefly this morning but will have the phones on me if you need to get a hold of me

06/20/2024

I will be working remote for part of the morning tomorrow. I want to cheer on the TaylorSelect team in person. I will have both phones on my so please do not hesitate to call.

06/19/2024

Friendly reminder for summer!

803 likes, 27 comments. “Keep’em safe and beat the heat! … and for real… brachycephalic owners: treat the outside like your SpongeBob running outside at night at the Krabby Patty to take the trash out. Out and right back in, baby!”

06/18/2024

Sending out lots of luck to Taylorbuilt Farm's own as they get ready to show this week! Shirland Fireworks IDCTA: Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association TaylorSelect Horse Bedding

04/30/2024

Happy Tuesday! I've got an eye appointment this morning, and they are going to dilate my eyes. I probably won't be in until noon, but will be working remote this morning. I will have both phones on me if you need to get a hold of me. Hope everyone enjoys this gorgeous day!!

04/22/2024

Who enjoyed the beautiful weekend at the Midwest Horse Fair? Get any deals? What was your favorite event?

04/21/2024

1643 likes, 102 comments. “This took me almost 2 hours 😭 cr:Jenny ofc”

04/11/2024

Rear wheel drive? Front wheel drive? Or maybe all wheel drive? What do we want in our riding horses?

I think the obvious answer would be we want rear wheel drive. No one wants a horse who pulls, right?! But I would argue that we really want all wheel drive, with the ability to adjust the power more towards rear wheel drive in certain movements and through our half halts.

Most horses are naturally more front wheel drive. It’s an efficient way to move through space - pull with your shoulders forward and a little downward, and the hind end will come along because it’s attached 😜. Through good dressage training, we try to teach horses to *push* themselves more from behind, which is akin to rear wheel drive in a car. But in most movements, we want a combination - strong, pushing hind legs; a lifted, elastic back; and then a good, reliable connection in front that can provide a “positive pull” from the front that can help the horse keep the shoulders and withers lifted.

A horse who is 100% in front wheel drive is never the goal. That’s the image on the far right - downhill, pulling on the rider, and the rider turning into a water skier. And only certain highly collected movements are really 100% rear wheel drive.

I find this is a helpful way for some riders to understand connection and why we want a steady contact with the bit instead of flopping reins. In all wheel drive you have two engines - one in the back and one in the front. And when the front engine starts to take over, we help shift the balance, and make the rear engine do more.

Those of you who have ridden a horse who is too light and won’t take any contact can probably understand why that’s not the goal. Light contact is nice but no contact is very tricky to fix. And if you flip it around for your horse - a rider who won’t provide a steady, receiving seat and hand to push into - makes it quite hard for them to trust and improve their balance.

Aim for an all wheel drive horse, and work towards being able to adjust the power more to the back when you need it!

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04/11/2024

How old were you when you fell in love with horses / animals? Were you raised with them?

For me, I was about 5 years old. A loose horse, rearing up in the middle of a dark country road, was worrisome for my parents, but I thought that was just the coolest thing ever. Finally started riding lessons about 9 years old and got my first horse at 12, a snarky Halflinger cross named Brandy. I think my dad still wishes he took a different route home 😉

04/10/2024

Friday morning I may be a little late coming in- I have an eye doctor appt first thing in the morning. Hopefully it doesn't take too long 🤞

04/08/2024

Anyone else do this? Also volume down- there's a squeaky wheel partway through

214 likes, 6 comments. “Barn POV: wrapping a horse’s leg with a therapeutic standing wrap that is made to increase circulation and blood flow to the leg. This is an innovative human therapy technology that has been made into horse products that can be used on horses too. When wrapping you want e...

04/02/2024

78.6K likes, 233 comments. “When you lie on your resume but get the job anyway”

03/15/2024

Quick reminder I will not be in the office this morning due to a funeral, but will be back in by lunch time/ early afternoon for anyone needing to pick up bedding. I will have the phones with me if you need immediate assistance. Thanks so much for your understanding!
~Shelly
815-601-3002
815-289-9055
(Both phones can send and receive text)

03/14/2024

Look what we got today!

03/14/2024

Rosie did a phenominal job supervising as our pellet truck was unloaded today. Show us your canine helpers 😊

TaylorSelect provides a selection of quality, low-dust pine shavings to fit your needs.

03/13/2024

Happy Wednesday!

Pellets should be arriving tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon/evening.

I will be out of the office Friday morning (3/15) for a funeral, but will be back in after lunch for anyone needing to pick up bedding.

I am still waiting on a shipment of the Professional Blend and Classic Cut, but am aiming for next week for those

03/07/2024

**I will be out of the office until about noon. I will have both the office phone and cell phone on me if you need to get ahold of me**

We just got a new shipment of Mini Flake (still on sale) and Chaffhaye in!

We are currently out of the Professional Blend pallets (I do have a few single bags available) as well as Classic Cut. We have 3 pallets of pellets in stock, but I am waiting on a new shipment of those too.