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Cattle Terms Explained: 20+ Cow Terms Every Beginner Should Know
Cattle Terms Explained: 20+ Cow Terms Every Beginner Should Know October 29, 2025 · By Katie Van Slyke Cattle Terms Explained: 20+ Cow Terms Every Beginner Should Know Written from...
5 Creative Things to Do with Your Calendar (Besides Just Checking the Date)
A good wall calendar is more than just a place to mark birthdays and vet appointments, it's a fun, functional piece of your daily life. Whether yours features your favorite...
A Doozy of a Cattle Sale, New Calves, and Happy Accidents
Hey y'all, what a weekend it's been! Between the chaos of the cattle sale, some accidental bids (oops), and a brand-new baby calf born while we were gone, it's safe...
17 Amazon Prime Day Finds You'll Actually Use
It's that time again, Amazon Prime Day is here! Whether you're shopping for your home, barn, or beauty routine, I rounded up some of my absolute favorite finds that are...
7 Things Your Goats Will Love to Play With (And Why It Matters)
Goats are natural explorers, climbers, and mischief-makers. If they’re not nibbling on hay or testing your fences, they’re looking for something fun to get into. That’s why enrichment is such...
7 Things a Donkey Will Not Tolerate (They're Real Asses About It)
Donkeys may look calm and easygoing, but don't let those floppy ears fool you. These animals are smart, sassy, and very clear about what they will (and will not) tolerate....
11 Horse Facts You Probably Didn't Know
I breed and show AQHA Quarter Horses at Running Springs, our farm in Nolensville, Tennessee, so I get to watch most of these horse facts play out in real life...
Horse Gaits Explained: Walk, Trot, Jog, Lope, Canter, and Gallop
I show AQHA Quarter Horses in Western pleasure and horsemanship, and I ride every gait in this guide on our horses at Running Springs in Nolensville, Tennessee. I'm Katie Van...
The Best Accessories to Pair with Shoe Charms
Y'all know I'm obsessed with shoe charms, they're the cutest way to make any pair of Crocs or charm-ready shoes totally unique. But if you're like me and your collection...
Opening Day of Dove Hunting with Katie Van Slyke
There are a lot of exciting days in the year, but for me, opening day of dove season is hands down one of the best. Dove hunting is a tradition...
Beginner Horse Riding Lessons: What to Expect in the Barn
If you're new to the equestrian world, horse riding can feel both exciting and intimidating. From catching a horse in the pasture to grooming, saddling, lunging, and finally riding, there's...
Jack's First Bath: A Mini Horse Adventure in Horse Care
Life on the farm is never dull, especially when there are foals running around. Today, I want to share the story of Jack, our spirited little mini horse colt who...
Mini Horse Breeding Season Preview
It's an exciting time here at the mini farm! Today, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most anticipated parts of horse breeding season: pregnancy checks. Not only...
When is Horse Breeding Season? 2026 Foaling Season Preview
Now that all the Running Springs broodmares who are expecting foals in 2026 are on the property, it's time to share an update! If you've been following along with my...
Registered Names of my Mini Horses and Cattle
Hi friends, I thought it would be fun to give y'all a behind-the-scenes look at the official registered names of some of my animals, both the mini horse crew and...
Meet the Herd: All the Registered Names at Running Springs
Let’s be honest, I’m not totally sure how many horses I have at this point. I think we’re sitting somewhere around 30, but the numbers shift as babies are born,...