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Horse Ownership

Horse ownership is the ultimate dream of any horse lover. Owning a horse involves a lot of responsibilities, but it also allows us to ride when we want, play with our horses whenever we want, and just enjoy the bond that comes with belonging to one particular horse, or several, depending on how many you own. With horse ownership comes learning about topics like how to buy and sell a horse, stable management, farm and pasture management, footing, emergency planning, trailering, and more. Horse Illustrated and Young Rider cover everything from the simplest act of how to clean a stall on up to how to design your own farm for horses.

Ultimate Guide to Buying Your Dream Horse: Questions to Ask, Red Flags, and Pro Tips

If you're planning on buying a new horse, check out which questions to ask and which red flags to look…

21 hours ago

How to Back a Horse Trailer

It’s the end of a busy horse show day, and you’re worn out. The horses are loaded, your gear is…

4 weeks ago

Dealing with Inflation as an Equestrian

It’s no secret that prices are going up, up, up! Understandably, equestrians are watching every dollar so they can continue…

1 month ago

10 Common Horse Care Mistakes

No one goes through life without making mistakes, and luckily for us, most errors have minor consequences. Even so, life…

3 months ago

Horse Safety Net Programs Helping Horses and Owners in Need

When a person encounters a speed bump like a financial crisis or health issue, it can be challenging to cope.…

3 months ago

Becoming a Fearless Horse Owner

I haven’t always been a fearless horse owner, but I’ve had to draw on that persona many times. I first…

3 months ago

DIY Barn Hacks

Whether it’s flies, mud, punishing sun or safety hazards, a farm has the potential to be filled with pain points.…

4 months ago

Basing Horses’ Ideal Living Situations On Equine Behavior

All horse owners dream of beautiful barns, arenas, and paddocks, but equine behavior and welfare leaders are urging them to…

4 months ago

Keeping Horses and Property Safe in a Storm

Severe thunderstorms with high winds, lightning, and hail are never any fun, but they often pass by without causing any…

4 months ago

Buying a Horse: The Pre-Purchase Exam

Vetting a horse in a pre-purchase exam (PPE) isn’t like looking into a crystal ball. A PPE can’t predict a…

5 months ago