Pasture board during the late spring, summer and early fall is great for both you and your horse. Not only is pasture board usually less expensive, but it gives your horse time to be turned out with other horses, time to graze and maybe to give his hooves a rest from shoes. Pasture board is also great if you are planning a vacation and don't want your horse in his stall all day with no one to exercise him.
Stabling Your Horse In The Winter
Fall Is A Great Time To Landscape Your Barn
Fall is a great time to upgrade your barn landscape. Getting new plants and trees in the grown before the first frost gives them plenty of time to get acclimated to their new home before winter comes. Studies prove that plants put in during the fall are already bigger than the ones you will find at the garden store in the spring.
For many horse owners, the farm and barn are your sanctuary. They are places where you and your family can enjoy your horses in peace. Or they should be, at least – encroaching development of neighboring properties or busy nearby roads can leave your private property feeling anything but. Don’t worry, though - we’ve come up with some great ways that can add privacy to your farm!
10 Things To Consider On The Outside Before Building The Inside of Your Barn
Whether you are building a new barn or renovating an old one, the best way to get the barn you want is to remember the old adage, “form follows function.” Before you start planning your barn, think about the following things:
West Nile Virus Can Infect Humans As Well As Horses
If you're a horse owner, you've probably been aware of the West Nile Virus potential for your horse for several years and, hopefully, have given your horse the proper vaccinations. However, there have recently been news stories about cases of human West Nile cases. You may be hearing the following - we've investigated to see what's true.
Could An Equine Chiropractor Help Your Horse?
While traditional equine veterinary medicine continues to grow with new techniques and medications. However, sometimes your horse may need a little "extra" or alternative help. One you may want to consider is an equine chiropractor.
Should Your Horse Go "Back To School"?
Looking back on a summer of riding, were there things you wish that were different about the partnership between you and your horse? Do you wish your show results were better? Did you not quite get to your goal of jumping 3'? Are you still uncomfortable riding out on the trail? Maybe it's time for your horse to go "back to school."
Fostering a rescue horse is a great way to help out a horse in need. If you are new to horses, this is a great way to try out home horse care. If you think you’d like to give fostering a try, here are the basics that you will need to know.
Make The Best Use of Barn Time During Shorter Days
This weekend marks the "unofficial" end of summer. Since late June, the days have been getting shorter and shorter. Which means daylight time to ride is getting less and less. In order to make the most of your time with your horse, here are 12 tips to save time on barn chores. With organization and a plan, you can still deliver a high level of care, but now at a faster rate.
WEG Dressage Competition Refresher
With the World Equestrian Games (WEG) just around the corner, here's a quick refresher on the dressage competition.