There are many “alternative” treatments for your horse – chiropractor, acupuncture, and equine massage are just a few. However, most of these require special training to do them correctly. But with some basic education, aromatherapy can be used by anyone for a variety of ailments.

Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? April and May are the perfect times of year to not only enjoy “The Horse Capital of the World,” but there are some major events to enjoy during that time.  Late April is the Range Rover Three Day Event – the USA’s only 4-star horse three day event.  The first weekend of May is, of course, the Kentucky Derby in nearby Louisville.  There are tons of things for horse lovers to do in Lexington – and non-horselovers as well.  Here are some reasons why you might want to take a trip to Lexington.

One of the best ways to succeed jumping at a show is to get your horse as familiar as possible with a variety of jumps in the safety of your own arena. Most show jumps are fairly straightforward – vertical and oxer. What often scares horses are the bright colors, flags, flowers and other design elements.

In Honor of St. Patrick's Day. - Ireland is a land of incredible beauty and incredible horses. The following three breeds were developed to work with people of Ireland under a variety of tough conditions. Their hardiness and easy temperament are legendary. 

When it’s time to bed your horse, there are a wide variety of options to use. Here are some things to consider when deciding on what your horse will stand and sleep on.

Having a safe and functional wash bay is an essential element of any barn. It can be outside or inside, though it seems most would prefer inside. Here are some ideas to consider when building or upgrading your wash area.

Bad weather and busy schedules can sometimes prevent proper exercise or turn out time for your horse. This can sometimes lead to higher levels of stress and an unhappy horse. If you want to minimize stall boredom and resulting stress in your horse’s life, consider the following ideas:

As the cold weather drags on, it tends to feel like spring is nowhere in sight. Luckily, we’ve come up with some fun activities for you to help beat the winter riding (or non-riding) blues. 

Knowing how your horse acts when he is feeling good will help you better realize when there is something wrong. Every horse owner needs to know what “normal” is for their horse. Being able to report abnormal behavior can help your veterinarian diagnose your horse in the future if there is ever something wrong. 

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Are you stumped on just what your goals for this next year should be? We’ve come up with some great ideas for some barn-related New Year’s Resolutions. Take a look and see if one of these ideas might be right for you.