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7 Ways to Show Your Horse You Love Him

Show your horse some love this Valentine's Day with these seven fun ideas.

horse healthStrategies to Keep Your Horse Breathing Well This Winter

Strategies to Keep Your Horse Breathing Well This Winter

If your horse is coughing more than usual this winter, your stable management habits might be part of the cause. These tips can help you to support your horse's respiratory health during the winter...

footing solutionsWinter Safety for Your Horse’s Run

Winter Safety for Your Horse’s Run

With a little extra work, you can keep your barn's horse runs safe and accessible, even during the winter weather.

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6 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Support Your Horse’s Health This Year

Want a healthier horse in 2021? Choose one of these six horse health New Year's resolutions and implement it in your barn.

winter horse care5 Ways to Encourage Your Horse to Drink During Cold Weather

5 Ways to Encourage Your Horse to Drink During Cold Weather

If your horse drinks less during the winter, he could be at risk of dehydration and serious health issues. These five tips can help encourage your horse to drink, even when the temperatures get bel...

barn winterization checklistYour Winter Farm To-Do Guide

Your Winter Farm To-Do Guide

The winter can be one of the most challenging seasons for your horse farm, but taking the right preparation steps can make managing your farm easier. As you work your way through your winter horse ...

arena footingStrategies to Keep Your Riding Ring Usable in the Winter

Strategies to Keep Your Riding Ring Usable in the Winter

Frozen riding ring footing can keep you out of the saddle in the winter. With these tips, you can keep your ring's footing safe and usable.

Barn ImprovementsHow to Manage Water Runoff Issues Around Your Barn

How to Manage Water Runoff Issues Around Your Barn

Water runoff issues can cause mud, flooding, and other issues for your barn and property. These strategies can help you to manage water runoff issues.

horse safetyHeated water troughs for horses

5 Safety Tips You Should Know About Heated Troughs and Water Buckets

Heated troughs and water buckets are often go-to solutions around farms each winter, but these products can carry safety risks that many owners overlook. Even if you’ve been using these products fo...

Barn ImprovementsInstalling Lighthoof to fix muddy horse paddocks

8 Reasons Why You’ll Be Thankful for Lighthoof

During this season of giving thanks, you’re probably grateful for all that you have, including your farm and your amazing horses. But if you’ve installed Lighthoof panels around your farm, you have...

Barn hacks5 Ways to Design Your Stable to Save You Time on Chores

5 Ways to Design Your Stable to Save You Time on Chores

When you’re balancing work, family commitments, and caring for your horses, barn chores can start to eat into your day. Luckily, some simple design changes can help to save you time each day.

equine mud managementFall Pasture Management: Preparing Your Fields for Next Year

Fall Pasture Management: Preparing Your Fields for Next Year

If your fields are looking tired, these fall pasture management strategies can help to restore them so they're healthy and lush in the spring and summer.

preparing a farm for winterYour Fall Horse Farm To-Do Guide

Your Fall Horse Farm To-Do Guide

Stable management in the winter is a challenge, but adding these fall barn chores to your to-do list can make the winter months easier.