A Shout-out to Our Barn Heroes

If you’ve ever seen the barn team in action, you know they don’t waste a minute. As soon as they arrive, they’re on it—cleaning stalls, scrubbing water buckets, spreading fresh shavings, and filling hay nets. It’s hot, sweaty work in the summer and cold, finger-numbing work in the winter—but they show up with heart and determination every single time.

Their work keeps our barn shining. There’s nothing like walking in and seeing the aisles swept clean, the crossties neat and tidy, and every stall fresh and ready for its resident. That kind of care makes sure our horses stay healthy, comfortable, and ready to do their important work with our riders.

To our barn team: thank you for everything you do! You are the quiet heroes who help keep HorsePOWER going, and we couldn’t do it without you.

And remember—if you ever have a question, spot something that doesn’t look quite right, or just need a hand, it’s always OK to speak up. Communication keeps our horses safe and our barn family connected.

Until next time – that’s the view from the hay cart.

About Milo

I’m Milo – HorsePOWER’s tuxedo-clad barn cat, chief snack negotiator, gift from the universe, and part-time philosopher. I keep an eye on the horses, the humans, and the hay cart. When I’m not supervising classes, I’m busy explaining barn life from a feline point of view.

The purr-pose of my blog? To help my favorite humans – you, the volunteers – understand why we do things the way we do, how our horses think, and what keeps everyone safe, happy, and learning together. Around here, every hoofbeat tells a story – and I’ve got lots to share.

That’s my purr-spective. Now, if you’ll excuse me, duty calls. There’s always another story hiding in the hay.