Pasture board during the late spring, summer and early fall is great for both you and your horse.  Not only is pasture board usually less expensive, but it gives your horse time to be turned out with other horses, time to graze and maybe to give his hooves a rest from shoes.  Pasture board is also great if you are planning a vacation and don't want your horse in his stall all day with no one to exercise him. But, all too soon, winter starts showing itself and you may have to decide whether to consider with pasture board or move your horse inside the stable.  First, horses do quite well outside winter as long as they have adequate shelter and/or blankets.

If winter isn't already making an appearance where you live, it will soon! Below are a few of our favorite Classic items for winter.

There are so many things to be thankful for this holiday season but one thing, in particular, is your horse. Your horse may be who you spend most of your time with while practicing for your next show or trail riding through the woods. Either way, you are likely best friends and that is something to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving from Classic Equine Equipment!

With winter weather rapidly approaching, your horse will probably be spending more time in his stall. Studies show that prolonged confinement and the inability to interact with other horses can lead to stress. And stress in horses can lead to both physical problems like ulcers or behavior problems like stall walking. If you want to minimize the stress in your horse’s life, consider the following ideas.

If you have a horse with gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as chronic colic or gastric ulcers, you may need to look at how you manage him compared to other horses. Most of the research that goes into designing feeds and feed supplements is based on the “healthy" horse. But what about feeding those special needs horses with a GI or recovering GI problem?

Fall is a great time landscape.  Getting new plants and trees in the grown before the first frost gives them plenty of time to get acclimated to their new home before winter comes.  Studies show that when plants are put in during the fall season they will be bigger than the ones you will find at the garden store in the spring. 

While it’s only September, now is a good time to put together a list of things you want to do before winter rolls in. Here are a few ideas:

Whether you are building a new barn or renovating an old one, the best way to design your dream barn is to follow the old adage, “form follows function.”  Before you start planning your barn, think about the following things and make sure to always keep safety in mind:

For many horse owners, the barn is your happy place. It is a place where you and your horse can spend quality time together. Or at least it should be. – encroaching development of neighboring properties or busy nearby roads can leave your private property feeling not so private. Don’t worry, though – we’ve come up with some great ways to maintain your privacy!