Creating the Perfect Horse Paddock

…die, and the downward spiral of bare soil, dust and weeds begins to take hold. As all of us horse owners know, mud is extremely inconvenient, making barn life messy…

Natural Horse Property

…evergreens makes a nice privacy screen between you and your neighbor. Provide timely sun and shade. Well-placed deciduous trees and shrubs around your barn and paddocks can provide cooling shade…

Trailer Troubles

…my accident last summer when unloading a horse at a show.? I was surprised to find myself over-thinking everything and hyperaware, even just hauling my stuff to a new barn

Beat the Freeze

…of buckets or tanks, don’t dump them next to the watering area or just outside the barn door, or you’ll have ice chunks in your way, or you may create…

Mounting Blocks

…used by many people with different-size horses in a boarding barn situation. If it’s only for you, then consider whether you always ride in a saddle or if you sometimes…

Three Ways to Beat Flies

…keeps the decomposition going until the trap fills with dead flies. Position the trap so it will draw flies away from your barn. Even one trap can be an effective…

Five Clutter Busters For Fall

…also creates a more pleasant environment for boarders, lesson riders and visitors. Try these five clutter busting tips at your barn this fall. Keep flat spaces clear Ledges, windowsills and…