If you ever thought about sprucing up your barn with some landscaping, now is a great time to start! The weather is cool, but not cold and there’s enough rain in the forecast to give your plants plenty of moisture but not too much. And most garden centers have a wide variety of options right now. But before you begin buying plants, consider a few things first:
Landscape Your Barn For Added Appeal
4 Things Horse Owners Look For In A Boarding Stable
Horse owners want the very best for their horse and are very critical when deciding to move their horse somewhere new. One way a horse owner can decide which barn is best for them is to make a list of the “must haves” and compare boarding facilities based on these items.
Things to Know Before You Trailer Solo
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.
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!
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.