How much do you know about Santa's Reindeer?
Whether you are building a new barn or redesigning your current barn, adding technology components can make your barn safer and your work more convenient. Consider adding these simple technological advances to your barn.
The kind of stall your horse really wants
Your horse spends a lot of time in their stall. Here are some things he wants you to know to keep him happy and safe.
5 reasons to be thankful for your horse
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 hours of the day with 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!
Soon enough you may have to decide whether to consider with pasture board or move your horse inside. Horses do quite well in colder temperatures as long as they have adequate shelter and/or blankets.
Keep unwanted wildlife out of your barn
Now is the time of year when wildlife starts to find its way into your barn. While squirrels, mice, and birds might be enjoyable while they’re outside, when they come into your barn they become a nuisance and possible health hazard. If you need to keep wildlife out of your barn this fall and winter the following tips can help you do that!
Keep light in your barn during dark days
As the days start to get shorter with corresponding longer nights, now is a good time to start thinking of additional lighting in your barn to help chase away the gloom of the darkness for both you and your horse. Horse’s eyes are sensitive to weak light. Their eyes don’t have the ability to adjust to darkness quickly, which is why they will often refuse to enter a dark building. In addition, shadows and poorly lit areas make stall cleaning cumbersome and inhibit observation and care. A combination of individual stall and general aisle way lighting is preferred. Place fixtures where they won’t create shadows for the horse when he enters his stall.
It’s Halloween and that means it's spooky season. So how can you protect yourself from things that go “bump in the night”? With a magic horse shoe, of course!
Two main problems with buying a new saddle are the cost and the uncomfortable process of breaking in the new leather. However, when buying a used saddle, you need to be on the lookout for a variety of issues that could signify that the saddle is damaged. Here’s what to look for:
With Fall hunting season coming up it is best to make sure you stay as safe as possible when outdoors and especially when riding on trails or pastures along hunting grounds.