About Debbie
I’m Debbie Schulte — a lifelong learner, horsewoman, author, businesswoman, gardener, and lover of all living things. My husband and I have raised five children and now have seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons, along with a few dogs, chickens, and rescue horses who’ve taught me as much about patience and trust as any book ever could. Some of these experiences have also inspired the stories and books I write about the quiet wisdom horses bring into our lives.
One of the most important things horses have taught me is to slow down before judging. When we rush to label behavior — in horses, people, or even ourselves — we often miss the deeper reasons behind it. Horses respond honestly to our energy and intentions, and working with them has shown me how important curiosity, patience, and understanding really are.
Here on the blog I share what I’m learning about horses, farm life, natural living, healthy soil, simple foods, and self-sufficiency, along with stories from our small farm and horse haven in Central Washington. When I’m not in the garden or the pasture, I’m designing nature-inspired art and journals for my Etsy and Redbubble shops, or writing books about the quiet lessons animals and the land teach us.
Horses have been some of my greatest teachers, showing me how patience, trust, and quiet awareness can transform both horse and human.
🌻 Our Life on the Farm
My husband and I have been married since 1989, and raising our family has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. I’m grateful I was able to stay home while our children were growing up. It wasn’t always easy financially, but it allowed us to build a life centered around family, home, and the freedom to grow and create many of the things we needed ourselves.
These days you’ll often find me in the garden tending raspberries and fruit trees, expanding our greenhouse, improving the soil, or preparing new growing areas for the next season. I also enjoy photography and experimenting with filters and textures to turn everyday farm scenes into art that captures the quiet beauty of country life.
When I’m not in the garden or the pasture, I’m usually watching grandchildren, working on creative projects, or writing about the lessons animals and the land continue to teach.
🌱 Why I Share
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by healthier soils, cleaner foods, and the many ways people can live more self-sufficiently. Over time I’ve watched how modern life has pulled us away from the land and the wisdom that once guided everyday living.
But I believe this is also a time when many people are rediscovering those roots. Whether it’s planting a garden, learning to cook simple foods, or spending time with animals, reconnecting with the rhythms of nature brings a sense of peace, confidence, and independence that many people are searching for today.
I share what I learn because knowledge grows when it’s passed along.
Over the years I’ve also learned that the deeper we try to understand the animals in our care — especially horses — the more we begin to understand ourselves. Horses respond honestly to our energy, our patience, and our intentions. They have a way of revealing things about us that we might never notice anywhere else. Those quiet lessons have shaped not only how I work with horses, but also how I approach life.
📚 Creative Work & Projects
Alongside farm life and gardening, I also enjoy creating and sharing projects inspired by nature and the lessons animals teach us.
Some of these include:
• writing books and stories inspired by horses and the land
• designing nature-inspired journals, artwork, and gifts
• sharing reflections and lessons from life with rescue horses
• creating simple resources that encourage a calmer, more thoughtful way of living
Many of these creations can be found through my online shops and here on the website as new projects are released.
💛 Looking Ahead
I’m excited about the journey ahead — growing our garden, creating new handmade and digital projects, writing more books inspired by horses, and connecting with others who share these values.
Whether you’re drawn here for horses, natural living, recipes, farm updates, or simply a sense of peace and purpose, I’m so glad you’re here.
I’ve always believed that knowledge grows when it’s shared — learn it, pass the knowledge on.
Be well,
Debbie
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