It’s not like you don’t shower your horse with love during the 364 OTHER days of the year, but Valentine’s Day is definitely a day you can show your horse a little extra love. Here are a few ways to do it:

In today’s world of online sales ads, having a good video of your horse can make a big difference between selling him quickly or not. So how do you make sure that your video portrays your horse well? Don’t worry - we’ve got some tips to get you started.

Before you know it, foaling season will be here. If you have broodmares in your barn, then it’s time to get ready for foaling season. Here’s a to-do list to make sure that you’re prepared for this busy season.

Foaling season..Oh My..Already??

While the Groundhog may have predicted an early Spring, there is still plenty of cold winter left to get through. But with the following tips, you can keep your barn warm, even on the coldest winter days!

If you’re beginning to plan your barn and pinpoint its exact location, don't feel like you have to go it alone. You can save valuable time and money by looking to local help act as a resource for your project. Consider using the following:

When building your dream barn, you'll want to stay within your budget while also getting the best value for your money. Here are some ways that you can safely control budget costs while also bringing your dream barn to life.

Whether it’s your own horse or you are a barn owner thinking of adding another revenue stream by boarding horses that are injured, you will probably experience a horse needing special recuperative care at least once. Most of the time, it will be a leg injury of some sort and your veterinarian will recommend “stall rest.” For most of us, time off from work sounds great, but constant confinement to a working horse is anything but relaxing. Not to worry though, there are ways to make your horse more comfortable and things easier for you during his stall rest and rehab time. 

If you are a boarding stable and considering adding retirement care to your options, or if your horse is ready for retirement, there are a few things you may want to consider at your barn and in your care routine to make them more comfortable in their “golden years.” 

Do you have plans for your horse this winter? Are there special activities that you’re looking forward to participating in? While the amount of riding we do may slow off during the winter, there are still plenty of things to do in the company of our horses! Here’s a wintertime bucket list that both you and your horse can tackle.::

While it’s still cold and wet, now is a great time to collect all those seed catalogs and gardening books and start thinking of creating or upgrading the landscape around your barn. Adding those extra touches around your barn is a great way to turn your facility from practical to perfect.

Photo Credit: Oakhurst Thorougbred Farm