If you are lucky enough to be getting a tax return from the government this year, consider investing at least some of that money into upgrading your barn.  As we've said before, you don't have to do a major overhaul all at one time to get  your dream barn.  Start with something small that can make a big impact on your barn's look and/or functionality.

With the weather turning better, it seems the perfect time for a trail ride.  But sometimes it's hard to get everyone to the barn at the same time for the ride. At some point, almost any rider will have to ride alone.  Riding alone can be a wonderful way to connect with your horse and enjoy some solitude, but there’s also an element of danger to mounting up when you’re the only one on the property. Before you ride solo, think about putting some or all of these safety tips to use.

It may be hard to believe in some parts of the country, but blanketing season is just about over! Quality horse blankets can be expensive, so it’s important to make them last as long as possible. Before you put them away for the year, here are some great tips to help prolong the life of your horse blankets.

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 the busy season.

Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? April and May are the perfect times of year to not only enjoy "The Horse Capital of the World," but there are some major events to enjoy during that time.  Late April is the Range Rover Three Day Event - the USA's only 4-star horse three day event.  The first weekend of May is, of course, the Kentucky Derby in nearby Louisville.  There are tons of things for horse lovers to do in Lexington - and non-horselovers as well.  Here are some reasons why you might want to take a trip to Lexington.

There are many "alternative" treatments for your horse - chiropractor, acupuncture, massage to name a few.  Most of these require special training to do them correctly. But with some basic education, aromatherapy can be used by anyone for a variety of ailments.

A while back, we wrote a blog about three things to consider before building your barn.  I want to clarify two of them.

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If you are looking for a new horse, especially if you'd like to have the unique, consider the  Hackney Pony. This flashy, high-stepping pony has an intriguing history and makes a popular horse show competitor.