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ARTIST Marjo LebbeTRAILER Safety CheckNUTRITIONHoofMAY 2022

The goal of Lavender Fields is to create a farm that works for the environment and the welfare of the creatures that inhabit it. By working with the land, climate, and animals, we are able to create an atmosphere that is comfortable, thriving, and supports long term ecological balance. Located in the Sierra Nevada region of California, the area is critical to the environment and economy of the state and provides essential natural resources including fresh water, clean power, working lands, and famous wilderness. By embracing the Northern California lifestyle, and working with nature, we are able to create our own space.JENNIFER AZEVEDOAA Equine ManagementBS Organizational Behavior with MN HorticulturePermaculture Designer

CONTENTSARTIST: Marjo Lebbe ARENA: Sand BARN: RepelTRAILER: Safety Check WATER: CompostTRAINING: Walk

FIRE: Generator NUTRITION: HoofTEMPERATURE: BootsCALENDARDRINK FOOD

INTRODUCINGMODULAR BARN SERIESBY:PRICING STARTS AT $1550

DIY single steel modular pods to use as a single run in shed, or connect to make your own custom shedrow. Many options available.CONTACT USFOR DESIGN & PRICING DESIGN@LAVENDERFIELDS.CO

Lavender Fields oers a stand-alone equestrian safety fencing, that places the safety of the horse at the forefront of its design. Our #1 priority is a healthy horse and a healthy environment. Our fencing is strong, durable, aesthetically beautiful, easy to clean, stain resistant and virtually maintenance free for years. The rails and posts are manufactured out of recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and combined with a patented bio composite that oers superior strength and longevity. The fence will not shatter or split in extremely cold weather. It will not sag in extremely hot weather. It will not split, crack, or fail like vinyl and PVC fencing. It is also impermeable to acids found in animal wastes, and is therefore, able to be in-stalled in lieu of wood for stall walls. Our durable bio-fencing is safe for containing all types of livestock and pets. It will not splinter or fade. You will feel the dierence in your hands, and hear the dierence when it is struck - it sounds like metal and gives like plastic. Made from 100% recycled products, our bio-fencing will perform as intended.Contact Lavender Fields for your personal fence quote and layout options. EMAIL: design@lavenderelds.coPROPERTY: Fence

Solectrac Electric Tractors are the clean, quiet, zero-emission alternative to diesel tractors. Our tractors can be charged by renewable energy, like wind and solar, and provide all the power of a comparable diesel tractor.

BUILDING: SteelDo you need a new building, barn, garage, shop? Lavender Fields is an authorized VersaTube dealer. VersaTube manufactures engineered DIY steel building kits. Contact us for ideas, a free design, and a quote for a new steel arena, barn, shelter, carport, garage...you name it, we can help. Email: design@lavenderelds.co

ARENA: SandSand is the arena footing of choice for many equestrians. But what is actually sand? In order to be considered sand, the particle size ranges from ne sand at 0.05 mm diameter to coarse sand at 2.00 mm diameter. There are two main categories of sand: Natural and Manufactured. Natural sand is rock broken down by natural forces, such as, the movement of glaciers, the expansion of water in cracks during freezing, and the impacts of rocks falling on each other. These relentlessly repeated impacts eventually create spherical grains. The size and shape of the grains creates a soft surface. Advantages include:• Workability• Less Water• Less Dust• Non-packingManufactured sand is crushed rock nes. The rock is crushed to produce a specic size or shape. The crusher may be a rotating cone type in which the sand falls between an upper rotating cone and a lower xed cone that are separated by a very small distance. Any particles larger than this separation distance are crushed between the heavy metal cones, and the resulting particles fall out the bottom. This action creates an angular sand that compacts and creates a hard surface.Advantages include:• Cost eective• Fewer impurities• Less disruptive environmentally• Higher compressive strength

Modernize your arena with black powder-coated steel letters. Steel is a highly recyclable material that gets reused over and over again. Lavender Fields’ outdoor Flat Black nish is a matte black powder-coat. This UV protective nish will shield the steel in the tough-est conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder-coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years. The 12x12 inch artisan steel letters are mounted on 8” stakes that will stay put. Create the modern, weather resistant, and elegant court you have always wanted. Now available exclusively at LavenderFields.co. ARENA: Letters

BARN: RepelSpecic plants can do an amazing job of repelling insects. Here is a quick reference list for you to get started on repelling bugs now.LAVENDER: Moths, eas, ies, and mosquitosMARIGOLD: Mosquitos and aphidsBASIL: Mosquitos and houseiesROSEMARY: Flea and ticksPEPPERMINT: Spiders, mosquitos, and antsCATNIP: Mosquitos

TEMPERATURE: BootsSport horses are often equipped with leg boots and bandages to protect against impact and debris. However, an increase in tendon temperature can be a precursor to tendon ber degeneration. Repeated episodes of hyperthermia within the center of tendons exercising at maximal eort can decrease tendon cell viability and alter the extracellular matrix.A study at the Slovakian University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy reviewed the eects of a variety of bandages and boots on equine tendon integrity [Solheim, T. N.; Tarabová, L.; Faixová, Z. Folia Veterinaria, 61, 4: 17—21, 2017].Sixteen sound horses were used in the study. Skin temperature was measured using an in-frared thermometer in both rear and front cannon bones before and directly after a stan-dardized exercise test. The researchers speculate that skin surface temperature likely mirrors the underlying tissue, although no direct tendon tissue temperature could be measured.The average standing temperature of 37.4° increases during exercise according to the fol-lowing boot types: Fleece 61.7°F 65%Open Front Tendon Boots 57.74°F 54%Leather Tendon Boots 57.74°F 54%Air Tendon Boots 55.4°F 48%Sympatex Traditional Boots 54.14°F 45%Neoprene Boots 53.42°F 43%

Fire season and power outtages are right around the corner with the impending re season and heat waves. When the power goes out, so does everything that runs o of electricity, like gas stations and water pumps. Be prepared to power your barn with a portable generator.Gas or Battery?Most power stations are battery operated (with some even able to recharge using solar energy), while gas power sources are generally known as generators. Gas generators are typically less expensive and provide more energy for a longer period of time, they tend to be noisy and can be used only outside because of toxic carbon monoxide exhaust. Gas generators are a great solution for temporarily restoring power during an outage, but they need fuel and are dicult to move.Battery-operated power stations, like the ECOFLOW Delta, are often more expensive, but they also come with a slew of benets. They are more eco-friendly—particularly when powered by solar panels—they’re quiet, and can be safely used indoors. They are re-chargeable, up to 1 hour with an electical outlet, and around 4 hours from solar panels. Best of all, they are easy to move, weighing in around 30lbs, and some models are pow-erful enough to run a Living Quarters.FIRE: Generators

WATER: CompostAs equestrians, we have plenty of manure. We are going to take a look at the benets of composting manure, how composting works, and the dierent composting setups you can im-plement. For this month, let’s take a look at the HOW.Composting is the combining and managing of specic waste materials so that they decom-pose. Once the materials are mixed together, microbes in the soil will start to breakdownthe waste and turn it into the nutrient-rich material that helps plants grow. By composting,you are not only creating something that helps keep plants healthy, but you are keepingcompostable waste products like manure, food scraps and yard waste out of landlls.To get started:1. Select a dry, shady spot near a water source. 2. Add manure.3. Keep the compost moist, not wet.4. Turn the pile to provide aeration.5. Wait for the heat.When the material is dark with no remnants of food or waste, your compost is ready. Add it to lawns and gardens or anywhere that could benet from some good soil.

Yes, it is hard work.

Yes, it is hard work.

TRAINING: BudgetTraining is expensive and needs to be tracked in order to meet your goals.Download and print your own budget planner page HERE to track your expenses.

TRAINING: PlanTraining is dynamic and needs to be tracked in order to measure success.Download and print your own daily planner page HERE to track your work-outs and progress.

Want to boost your horse’s endurance, soundness, joint health, strength, mind, muscles, reduce body fat, and work ethic...walk. I trained with a 5* eventing trainer that had the 9th ranked horse in the world. I saw day in and day out, how that horse stayed t. That horse walked. At least, 45 minutes everyday on top of a regular workout. And, had specied walk days that were about 2 hours. To walk that much, it takes time, discipline, and audible books!Walking is known to provide:• Increased cardiovascular and pulmonary tness• Reduced anxiety and stress• Improved joint and muscular pain or stiness• Stronger bones • Improved balance• Increased muscle strength • Increased endurance• Reduced body fat• Reduced impact• Reduced cortisol levels• Improved relationship and trustA quick “how to” for incorporating more walk into your program:• For One a Day rides - Start with a 10 minute walk before and after your ride. Increase walk time by 5 minutes every other day until you reach your target walk time. • For Two a Day rides - For one ride, do your normal schooling/lesson ride. For the other ride, walk only. Start at 10 minute and increase by 5 minutes every other day. Do this 3-5 times per week. These two rides are interchangeable. TRAINING: Walk

PC: Maria Marriott

NUTRITION: Hoof The appearance of the hoof is a reection of the horse’s environmental health and nutritional state. Many factors can aect hoof health but nutrition plays a starring role. +Nutrient intake, at the proper levels, has been shown to stimulate excellent hoof growth. A properly balanced ration is critical when feeding your sport horse. Durability and quality of the horn that makes up the hoof is primarily driven by your horse’s diet. Quality proteins are critical! The primary protein for equine hoof development is keratin. Proper keratinization (binding of hoof horn) requires several nutrients, amino acids (the building blocks of protein), minerals like calcium, zinc, and iodine, and vitamins, most notably biotin. A horse with a healthy hindgut will produce all the biotin it can consume as a byproduct of the microbial bacteria. It simply can’t be said enough…healthy hooves are synonymous with keeping the hindgut healthy.Sport horses require both a long stem ber source and supplemental nutrition to ensure nutrients are pulled properly from their diet. Organic vitamin and mineral supplementationwill support growth rates of the hoof. These required nutrients can be found in natural, organic ingredients that are bio-available to the equine system. For example:• Organic sesame meal is a great source for healthy keratin• Organic coconut is an excellent source of medium-chain fatty acids• Organic peas contain Zinc to control protein metabolism• Organic alfalfa meal can provide a good source of calciumThe hoof grows slowly, usually about a third of an inch per month. This slow growth rate means that what your horse eats today will impact the health of the hoof long into the future. Give your horse the nutrition it needs to develop healthy hooves and create an environment in which it can thrive!Pink Rose Organix Equine Boost & Balance is a USDA Certied Organic feed for an optimized digestive system and healthy hindgut. A delicious, prescriptive blend of organic proteins, oils, and ber that works with your pasture or hay to boost digestive eciency and balance the diet. Boost & Balance focuses on hindgut function; driving animal health, attitude, and positive, cool energy!

TRAILER: Safety CheckStore these items in the trailer so you always have them on board!• Equine First aid kit• Spare Tire/Jack/Tire Iron• Three emergency triangles/ares• Wheel Chocks• Flashlight with spare batteries• Electrical tape and duct tape• Knife for cutting ropes in emergency.• Water - 5 - 20 gallons. Enough for drinking, cooling the horse if overheated, or washing of wounds in the event of injury.• Buckets/sponge• Spare halter and lead rope• Spare light bulbs• Spare fuses if applicable• Fire extinguisher• WD-40• Broom, shovel, fork, manure disposal bags• Insect spray

The Market Bag works! Perfect for, well, the market, 100% water proof interior (per-fect for ice), and holds a ton of stu. Use it whenever, and wherever you need to carry your items. Deceivingly large, it holds twice as much as you think. Dimensions: 13” wide, 18” high, 8” deep, 3.5” drop, with a 6” x 7” inside pocket. Leather straps with nickel rivets and 100% natural golden jute ber with water resistant lining that can hold over 100lbs.Exclusively at LavenderFields.co MARKET BAG

Why is symmetry important in photography and art? Is it simply because it is pleasing to view balance? Or is there something deeper, on an emotional level, that aects us when we perceive symmetry or the lack of ? Creating a great image doesn’t end after you release the shutter. Granted, photographers understand that composing a shot is crucial and the more you get “in camera” the better it will be later once you process the image in lm or digital dark room. Creating that perfect image requires culling hundreds of images to nd the right combination of light, emotion, and sometimes symmetry. Composition can alter the meaning of an image in drastic ways and completely change what you see. Sometimes pure symmetry and balance are what makes an image - symme-try of lines, balance between light and shadows, etc. But at times a lack of symmetry can bring out a particular emotion or draw attention to the focal point of an image. In the simple and minimalistic style I pursue with my photography, I frequently use a lack of symmetry and a lot of negative space to eliminate clutter and focus attention on what I’ve seen through my lens. However, in the above image, the nearly perfect symmetry and the story it tells is too interesting to ignore. “Symmetry” is the new addition to the American Wild collection. Best,WILD WEST: Maria Marriott

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HOME: ApronOne of the best hacks there is...an apron.Introducing Lavender Fields’ custom barn and yard apron. An apron keeps hay out of unex-pected places, water away, and your clothes clean. It holds tools, cell phones, and hoof picks alike. Perfect for braiding, feeding, soaking, mucking, or just about any dirty chore. Made of water resistant 100% cotton canvas and genuine leather. A cross back design for optimal t and comfort.Exclusively at LavenderFields.co

FOOD: Caprese Crostini with Blistered Tomatoes and Smoked MozzarellaINGREDIENTS:1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)12 slices smoked mozzarella1 pint cherry tomatoes12 slices of crusty baguette1 cup basil leaves1/2 cup nuts ie. pecans, walnuts, pine nuts2 cloves garlic1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp EVOOsalt and pepper1/2 cup Brightland Rapture Raw Balsamic1 teaspoon brown sugarDIRECTIONS: 1. Add olive oil to a large cast iron skillet. Over high heat sear the tomatoes until they are caramelized on the outside and become tender, about 2-3 minutes on each side.2. Meanwhile, place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to crisp up. Keep and eye on them so they do not burn.3. Take out of the oven and spoon some pesto onto each crostini. (You will have pesto leftover).4. Next place 1 slice of cheese onto each crostini. Place them back under the broiler until the cheese has melt-ed.5. Take out of the oven and top with the blistered toma-toes and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.6. Garnish with extra fresh chopped basil if desired. Serve immediately.Basil Pecan Pesto1. Add basil, pecans, garlic, and olive oil to a food pro-cessor. Pulse until combined. Season with salt and pep-per to taste. Set aside until you are ready to assemble your crostini.Balsamic Reduction1. Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Keep warm until ready to use.

INGREDIENTS:2 oz gin½ oz fresh lemon juice½ oz fresh lime juice½ oz lavender simple syrupDRINK: Lavender Gin SourDIRECTIONS:Combine the gin, lemon juice, lime juice, and lavender simple syrup in a shaker lled with ice. Shake until the shaker is cold and condensation forms.Pour into a rocks glass lled with ice. Top with soda water if desired for a milder drink and garnish with fresh lavender stems and/or a lemon wheel.

ARTIST: Marjo Lebbe“Taking risks, experimentation, and always evolving in the studio are my daily mantra. I don’t wait for inspiration. I show up to the studio daily and begin. To me, if I continue to explore materials, subjects, and experiment with dif-ferent techniques, I remain true to myself as an artist, not unlike the very rst time I picked up a paint brush and moved paint around on canvas.”

Alexandrie Brut reects the culmination of the unique, rened vision of Chloe Bello, a synthesis of her appreciation for wine culture, discriminating palate and superior attention to detail, gained from years of experience working in the fashion industry. Named in honor of her daughter, Alex-andrie Brut Sparkling Wine is lovingly produced in small batches at Chloe’s boutique, female-owned winery in Napa Valley.

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SHOPPING GUIDE:APRON: Lavender FieldsARTIST: Marjo LebbeBOOTS: KingsleyCHAMPAGNE: Alexandrie CellarsDRESSAGE LETTERS: Lavender Fields FEED: Pink Rose OrganixFENCING: Lavender FieldsGENERATOR: EcoFlowLAVENDER: Lavender FieldsMARKET BAG: Lavender FieldsUTILITY SOAP: Lavender FieldsSKINCARE: W/OSTEEL BUILDINGS: Lavender FieldsTRACTOR: Solectrac WILD WEST: Maria MarriottTo become a part of Lavender Fields, and our Shopping Guide, email: advertise@lavenderelds.co.

Photo Credit: Maria Marriott