With lots of rain comes muddy pastures and muddy horses. There are several months throughout the year when mud can become a stressful problem. In the spring months, rain can fall for long periods of time causing a monsoon of mud puddles. In the winter months when snow falls and then finally melts the ground becomes a muddy mayhem.

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!

Spring has sprung, and that means- Spring cleaning! Don't try to do it all in one weekend though. Prioritize what is most important and start there. Remember some things can be done in inclement weather (like cleaning the tack room) while others might be better when you can turn your horse out (like updating/cleaning his stall).

With the Irish celebration of St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, here is one of the many Celtic legends that include the horse. Thank you to “Symbolic Horse Education Resources” for the information.

Your child wants to learn to ride a horse. Great! Your first task is to find a riding instructor who is a great fit for your child. This can sometimes be a challenge because not every child and every instructor will necessarily be a perfect match. The following tips can help you get started.

One of your toughest (but most fun) decisions when building your barn will be choosing your barn style. There are many to choose from and each style will have different modifications. Things to consider are the style’s suitability to your climate, the function or “flow” of your horse work and, of course, your budget. The timeframe for your project will is also play a large factor. A modular barn can be erected in a few days, while a pole barn can take months.

While we’re firm believers in the fact that you can never have too many horses, keeping multiple horses fit all at the same time can sometimes be a challenge. We’ve come up with some great tips to help you save time while keeping your horses conditioned and exercised.

With Presidents' Day just around the corner we thought it was time that the horse(s) of these historical heroes were honored as well.

While a big, luxurious 12-stall barn with exquisite stall fronts and beautiful barn doors is what we all dream of, if you have limited finances keep that vision, but start with the basics.

If you would like to make your barn more eco-friendly, here are some ideas about Classic Equine Equipment products that can help you can accomplish this: