Even if your horse has been trailered countless times, your first time trailering him alone and by yourself might be a challenge for both of you. Take a moment to see if you are both ready by knowing the answers to these questions.
Things to Know Before You Trailer Solo
Just as important as the footing your horse rides on so is what your horse stands on in his stall. While stall mats are a great option to cushion your horse’s legs after a hard long workout or long term confinement, the next step up in quality care is a stall mattress.
The flooring in your barn is what you and your horse will be standing and walking on. It’s important to pick the right flooring for both your horse and your budget. There are several flooring options available to you, but regardless of what you pick always remember to install your electric and water lines before choosing your flooring.
Tips For Designing A Functional Hayloft
When you're designing your barn, much of your focus is probably on the barn’s first floor.Positioning the horse stalls, tack room, feed room, and other barn components is important, and will factor into your day-to-day use of the barn. However, some barn owners like the ease of feeding by using a hayloft, but overlook the importance of designing the hayloft with the same attention to detail. Proper hayloft design can make feeding hay easier and can make the hayloft more functional. Consider the following tips when planning out your barn’s hayloft!
THINGS TO LOVE (OR HATE) ABOUT SPRING
Spring is finally here! For riders, spring means many things – some of them good, some of them not so great. Here are some of the things that we love – and hate – about spring!
Check the “3 F’s” Before Spring Turnout
Sorry East Coast, but Spring really IS coming. And when it finally arrives – and stays– your horse will be more than ready for some turnout with lots of room to run. But before you let him go, don't forget to ensure his safety by checking the “3 F’s”.
Plan Your Spring Vacation in Lexington
Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? The Horse Capital of the World, has tons of things for horse lovers to do. Here are just a few reasons why you should plan your next trip to Lexington.
6 Stall Cleaning Tips When Building a Barn
When you own a barn with multiple horses, there’s a good chance you spend most of your time cleaning stalls. Stall cleaning is a necessary chore, but did you know that you can design your barn to make stall cleaning easier? Here are some tips that you’ll want to consider when planning or building your dream barn!
Whether you are interested in showing your horse or marketing your barn to trainers and competitive riders, there are a number of things that every show barn should have. You will most definitely want the best accessories and features to appeal to your clients and trainers. -Don’t forget about these must-have accessories for your show barn.
Barn hacks – they make life with horses so much easier. From money saving alternatives to super smart moves, we’ve gathered the BEST barn hacks together in a single list to save you time and improve the function of your barn.