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A lot of horse owners learn the hard way that not all fencing holds up to daily ranch life — or determined horses. If you’ve been weighing durability, safety, appearance, and long-term maintenance, this article brings up some things worth thinking about before you invest. There’s a reason more horse …
By the middle of summer, I’ll take any excuse to bathe horses outside instead of inside the barn. There’s usually better airflow, more room to work, and honestly, most horses seem more relaxed out in the open. But I’ve also learned the hard way that simply dragging a hose into …
A Trainer’s Perspective on Arena Surfaces Few things are more important for the soundness of our horses than the arena footing we ride on. Years of training horses and teaching lessons has given me some strong opinions about what’s best. If you pay attention to horses as they work, it’s …
Trail Obstacles Produce Training Opportunities for Horses and Riders Trail courses have many benefits. Primarily, they create interest for horses and riders and provide positive training opportunities. They can also be beneficial for the natural environment around us. Landscaping a trail course with a few native plants or a pollinator …
Portable, Short-Term Fences Help Manage Equine Properties It’s important to begin a discussion about temporary fencing by saying that this type of fence should only be used inside the perimeters of solid, safe, permanent fencing. Temporary fencing is a good way to divide pastures quickly and easily. It’s a way …
Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to save money while still providing our horses good care. Purchasing bedding is an essential expense horse owners face and is especially important during the wet, frozen, winter months. Horses need a soft, dry place to …
Keeping Barns Organized and Clutter-Free Aids Safety and Sanity Norma Stein has ridden and owned horses for over 50 years. She started out in hunters and transitioned to eventing, eventually spending most of her years in dressage. Now she thinks of herself as “a retired dressage rider who trail rides …
Series Presented by Horizon Structures Your Barn Can be Your Retreat Unless Your Job is There When it comes time for a career choice the common advice is that if you find work doing something you love you’ll never work a day in your life. That works on paper, but …
The Tools I Can’t Live Without Having horses at home is wonderful. We can fuss over them whenever and however we want, go for a ride without getting in a car, and give them the life they deserve. But keeping a horse property, whether small or large, involves a lot …
Overlooked Farm Practices Can Be Dangerous Fire safety in the barn often involves common concerns such as moisture content of hay and its storage, providing evacuation plans and emergency services contact numbers, 24/7 illuminated exit signs, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, removal of cobwebs from light fixtures, no smoking signs, keeping …
