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ManeAndRein: Where Hoofbeats Meet Heartbeats

 

Stories, support, and shared passion - uniting Midwestern riders and horse lovers one post at a time.

Words that warm, wisdom that welcomes — always written with you in mind.

Hoofbeats, Heartbeats & Heartland Happenings

 From barn aisles to backroads, these recent reads blend wisdom, warmth, and a whole lot of horse-powered heart.

Trot Into the Next Tidbit

Tips & Trot Talk

Check blankets for proper fit 
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comfort keeps your horse happy and healthy.
Maintain clean water access 
Equine hydration winter ManeAndRein
winter hydration is key to joyful horses
Rotate turnout safely during icy days
Winter Turn out mane and rein
fun without risk.

Harmony & Heartland Heroes

Where local love, barn-hearted bravery, and Midwest magic shine!

Every community has its quiet heroes  -  barns that give back, volunteers who show up before sunrise, and horse lovers who believe small kindnesses create big change. Community Corners & Kindness Chronicles celebrates those stories.

We highlight the heart of the Heartland: the helpers, the healers, the hope-spreaders. When you read, share, or submit a story, you’re strengthening the spirit of the Midwest horse world  - and helping ensure these moments of goodness gallop even farther.

Why it’s worth connecting & contributing:

  • Lift local heroes higher - your interaction helps their good work reach more hearts.

  • Strengthen our shared spirit - every click and contribution deepens our sense of belonging.

  • Spread kindness farther - your voice helps hope travel well beyond the barn aisle.

Volunteers deliver produce to a Midwest food bank

Farmers Feeding Illinois 

Winter Warmth, Hoof to Heart:
We celebrate Farmers Feeding Illinois, a program that’s all about connecting farmers, feeding neighbors, and building stronger communities together. From Farm to Food Bank to Hunters Feeding Illinois and Grain for Good, this initiative turns local crops and grain into local hope - reducing food waste, increasing access, and keeping the impact close to home.
At ManeAndRein, we know that real connections create real change, whether between horse and human or farm and family. Every donated carrot, every local grain bag, every generous act helps horses, neighbors, and communities thrive this winter.
🌾 Join the movement: Support your local farms, spread the word, or get involved today - because no good food or good will should ever go to waste.
👉 Learn more about Farmers Feeding Illinois and how you can help at
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WalkOnFarm

Hope, Horses & Healing Spotlight on Walk On Farm

 
We’re proud to highlight a heartfelt hero in the horse world: Walk On Farm.
From therapeutic trotting to gentle grooming and personal growth, Walk On Farm pairs kind hearts with caring hooves to create powerful change. Their work brings:
Healing hoof-beats to hearts in need
Courage, calm, and community for riders of all abilities
A space where compassion conquers challenge
Whether you’re able to donate, volunteer, or simply share their story - every bit helps keep the magic alive.
Because when it comes to hope and horses… we all ride together. https://walkonfarm.org/
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Winter Wonder Treats

Rutgers' Equine Science Center remarkable recipes deliver delightful, diet-conscious delicacies designed to delight your devoted equine during the winter wonderland season.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Peppermints (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Combine all dry ingredients
  3. Add molasses and stir until thoroughly mixed
  4. Roll ½-1 inch balls
  5. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes
  7. After cooling 5-10 minutes, place a peppermint in the top of each treat

Yield: 15-20 treats

Low Sugar 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ground flax
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup all-natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Combine dry ingredients
  3. Add applesauce and peanut butter
  4. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed
  5. Roll ½-1 inch balls
  6. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes

Yield: 15-20 treats

  • Low sugar version is suitable for: Insulin resistant or overweight horses
  • Source: Rutgers Equine Science Center
  •  https://esc.rutgers.edu/winter-wonder-treats/

Both recipes are simple, requiring minimal ingredients and the same baking temperature and time!

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