Trail riding is a great summertime activity, but if you’re hesitant to head out on the trail because you feel that your horse might miss out on schooling for the day, that doesn’t have to be the case. There are plenty of horse training and schooling exercises that you can put to work on the trail so that your horse gets his training and you get to enjoy the change of scenery. Here are a few exercises to get you started.
Make Hay Deliveries As Easy As Possible
It's not too early to start thinking about laying in your winter supply of hay. When you own a barn full of horses, hay deliveries are an essential (and often constant) part of life.
Introducing Your Child To Horses
We all remember the first time we met a real, live horse. For many kids, it's a wish granted and a memory that stays ingrained with us forever. If handled in a positive manner, it can be enough to generate a lifetime with these amazing animals. Introducing a child to horses is a special moment, but it’s also important to make sure the introduction is done well.
Build A Safe Barn For You & Your Horse
We all know that horses are injury and accident prone, but designing your barn carefully can help to maximize safety for both the horses and people! Think about incorporating these safety tips into your barn.
Earlier this month, we covered some of the best ways to care for your horse's skin this summer to avoid sun-related problems. Now it's time to consider YOUR skin.
Consider These Layouts For Your New Barn
We all know how sensitive equine digestive systems are. It’s important that we only put quality feed into our horses, and that all begins with how we store the feed once it enters our barns. Take a look at these tips for storing horse feed to make sure that you’re doing things right when it comes to storing horse feed!
With summer now officially here, you know it makes good sense for you to be careful in the sun with adequate coverage and sunscreen. But it's also important to check your horse for signs of sunburn and learn how to avoid problems.
Easy Ways To Keep Your Horse Cool During Summer Rides
Summer is the best time to own a horse, but we have been getting some real scorchers these last few years. Here are some tips on keeping your horse cool this summer.
Horses have faithfully served our country through countless battles, becoming an integral part of America’s military history. Top leaders are often depicted in statues, and they’re frequently mounted on horses. It’s long been said that military horse statues follow a certain “code” – but is it true?