As a horse person, there’s a certain part of me that would be quite happy living in a well-appointed tackroom. Unfortunately, the rest of my household doesn’t share the same design aesthetics.The associated flies, mud, dust and dander...
Horses are curious creatures, known for sticking their noses (and legs) where they don’t belong. At first glance, you may think that everything is in order on your property. But once you look closely, it might surprise you how...
No matter what kind of fencing you use for your horses, it’s going to need maintenance and repairs from time to time. But here’s something to think about: autumn is a good time to work on fencing. Winter is...
Horses are…challenging on their stalls, to say the least. Between the standard chewing, banging, leaning, and pushing, it doesn’t take more than a few years for your horse’s stall to become a little worn out. And while you may...
Jodi Tluczek watched her horses graze in her backyard."They look wonderful now,” she says. "But you should have seen them last night.”Last month, Tluczek and her husband trailered Sammy, a 3-year-old Paint and Ringo, an 11-year-old Quarter Horse...
When purchasing a new horse a few years ago, we were told by the previous owner that the horse "doesn’t like fly spray.” We brought her home and carefully applied some fly spray, only to find that she stood...
Some years are worse than others as far the insect population goes. In my area, mosquitoes are often at their worst in mid-spring, although their population varies greatly from year to year. My horses usually aren’t too bothered by...
By the middle of summer, your tack trunk or tack locker has probably become a bit of a mess—or, if you’re like most of us with lots to do and not enough time, a HUGE mess! It may seem...
When I moved away to go to college, I sold my horse knowing that I wouldn’t have the funds or focus to keep up with a very rigorous academic schedule and the type of riding schedule that particular horse...
Horse shopping is not for the faint of heart. While it is a very fun process, it can also be a long process with bumps and frustrations along the way. This is especially true when parents are searching out...
