Kristen Hernandez

Recent posts

• Barn Talk7h

  Turnout cut short this morning—weather apps said no rain, but it dumped on us by 8. Paddocks were already sloppy, and I think I saw lightning off near the polo club? Anyone else?

• Barn Talk19h

  Got stuck in traffic on the way to pick up feed—wreck on the turnpike southbound past Atlantic. Took a while, but made it. Ponies didn’t seem to mind the late dinner, but I felt bad. Anyone else get caught?

• Barn Talk1d

  Is it too soon to start hating the heat? I'm in Lake Worth, barn's in Wellington off 441. Morning turnouts are already sweaty, and afternoons aren't looking good. When do people usually start thinking about body clips? Too early?

• WEF & Polo Season1d

  Sorry if this is obvious, but parking near the polo club during Sunday games fills fast... Truck parking feels impossible unless you're early. Might just be me, but it’s a squeeze even for smaller setups.

• WEF & Polo Season2d

  Not a WEF thing but... anyone else catch the traffic around Gateway this weekend? I sometimes take I-95 south for feeding runs, wondering if I should avoid that area for now...?

• Barn Talk2d

  Turnout at 6 was still steamy—maybe next week it will break a bit? Anyone else notice more ant hills along the fences by Chancellor this week or is it just me?

• WEF & Polo Season3d

  Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but does anyone know if this baby formula thing is affecting local stores? I have to pick some up after work and might just grab it near the polo grounds?

• Barn Talk3d

  Does anyone use hay from the feed store on Lake Worth Rd? My boss sent me to pick up a few bales in the truck this morning, and they seem fine, but I’m second-guessing… Is that hay okay for horses?

• Barn Talk4d

  Turnout before sunrise again—still too hot during the day. The sandy areas in the back field near Polo Island are already drying out… anyone else adjusting their sprinkler timing this early?

• WEF & Polo Season4d

  Spent the morning at the polo club walking ponies and cleaning wraps. Sunday games feel far off, but the grounds are already busy... is it just me, or does it pick up earlier every year?