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The days are getting shorter, and before long, the sun will be setting while we’re still trying to finish the evening chores. For horse owners who work during the day, those dark winter evenings can turn simple jobs like feeding, cleaning paddocks, or checking a horse into a frustrating—and sometimes …
Fall is one of those seasons when the horse chores seem to pile up quickly. Before the rain arrives and the ground turns soft, there’s a short window to get pastures, paddocks, and manure management systems ready for the months ahead. So, when should you move horses off pasture? What …
Selling a horse can be exciting, but it can also be one of those jobs that turns into more work than you expected. Before a potential buyer ever meets your horse, they’re already making decisions based on the photos, description, video, and price in your advertisement. So, what makes a …
There’s something pretty special about working with a foal. They’re curious, playful, and full of personality—and it’s easy to forgive a little nipping, pushing, or running away when they’re small enough to seem harmless. But those cute habits can become serious problems as that little foal grows into a thousand-pound …
There are trail rides, and then there are trail rides that make you wonder just how far you and your horse could really go. Endurance riding takes that question to a whole new level, with horse-and-rider teams covering miles of challenging terrain while learning to pace themselves, work together, and …
From Trailheads to Horse Shows, Choose a Trailer That Fits Your Horse and Your Hauling Needs Whether you’re hauling to a Colorado trailhead, a show, a clinic, or simply down the road, the right horse trailer needs to work for both horse and owner. Brad Heath of Double D Trailers …
Managing a small horse property doesn’t mean you need to own a tractor and every piece of farm equipment under the sun. In fact, for many of us, the bigger challenge is figuring out which tools are actually worth the money—and where we can save a few dollars without making …
Owning a few acres and a couple of horses can sound pretty simple—until you realize just how many chores come with the territory. There are stalls and paddocks to clean, pastures to mow and harrow, fences to maintain, and enough manure to make you wonder where it all comes from. …
We spend a lot of time thinking about our horses’ saddles, tack, nutrition, and training, but how often do we stop to think about what’s directly underneath their feet? Arena footing may not be the most exciting part of building or maintaining a riding arena, but it plays a big …
