Ask a dozen horsepeople what breed is the best horse for riding and you’re bound to get a dozen different answers. The breed and type that suits you best will depend on the style of riding you want to...
Disaster strikes out of nowhere and sometimes horse owners aren't ready for the outcome. Read on to learn how planning for a disaster can save your horse.For horse lovers in Southern California, December 7, 2017 was a tough day....
Are you like me, obsessive about your horses? Would you like to be able to spy on them at all hours of the day or night, from anywhere in the world? It’s possible, and I am going to show...
Many horse owners would love to keep their horses at home. Read on to learn the 10 realities about the truth of having horses at their home.Most horse owners have a pastoral dream of living on a farm where...
If getting in the trailer isn’t your horse’s favorite activity, making sure that you know where to be can ensure that he’ll step in with ease. When you’re aware of your body position and your horse’s behavior, you’ll be...
We’re all deeply attached to our horses; that emotional connection is a major reason why we own them but there is a chance of ending up with the wrong horse. No one wants to hear the question, “Is this...
Thumbs up: Smart barn manure management
According to the AAEP’s Parasite Control Guidelines, every barn should be composting their manure to help control the spread of parasites. Learn more at SmartPak.com/Deworming
Thumbs down: Spreading manure on active pastures
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Read for tips on barn equipment maintenance.While you may know exactly how to get yourself and your horse in shape and ready for springtime activities, there’s another area of barn life that requires your post-winter attention: your farm machines...
Read and follow these tips for barn cleaning hacks, an important part of horse ownership and care of our favorite equine partners.There’s something symbolic about shaking off the winter grime to welcome warmer temps. While major energy expenditure may...
You’ve probably seen horses tied to all kinds of inappropriate things, from lightweight plastic chairs and moveable objects like gates, truck mirrors and bumpers, to flimsy fence rails instead of solid posts. You’ve probably also seen viral videos of...
