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.

Spring is finally here (or at least almost 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!

One of the best ways to succeed jumping at a show is to get your horse as familiar as possible with a variety of jumps in the safety of your own arena.  Most jumps at shows are fairly straightforward - vertical and oxer.  What so often scares horses are the bright colors, flags, flowers and other design elements.

With the Irish celebration of St. Patrick's Day  just a few days from now, here is one of the many Celtic legends that include the horse.  Thank to "Symbolic Horse Education Resources" for the information.

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.”  There are so many options for both the outside and the inside of your dream barn that you'll have little trouble putting together the barn that's right for you and your horses.  But before you start planning your barn, think about the following things:

One of your toughest decisions - but many people feel the most fun - you'll make when building your barn is the style. There are many to choose from and each style can have modifications. Things to consider are the style's suitability to your climate, the function or "flow" of your horse work and, of course, your budget. The amount of time you can wait for a new barn is also a factor. A modular barn can be erected in a few days, while a pole barn building can take months.

You’ve probably noticed that some horses wear boots or bandages on their lower legs when ridden.  Although they can provide some minimal support to the horse’s tendons and ligaments, boots and bandages are primarily used for protection of the horse from himself.  If you want to use something on your horse's legs, it can be confusing to figure out what to use and when.