Winter has a way of shutting down our outdoor fun and keeping us in a very "indoors” mindset. If you’re like me, you probably find yourself doing "just the basics” when it comes to outdoor maintenance during the winter,...
Thumbs Up: Getting a Head Start in the Battle of the Bugs With Proactive Fly Control
It may seem early to be thinking about bug season, but a little planning can go a long way when it comes to battling...
The chaos that comes with everyday life, such as work, family, and school, can be overwhelming enough as it is. Add a horse to that mix, and quality time with your equine partner can be hard to come by....
Learn how to get rid of dust in the barn for better health of your horse.
Thumbs up: Chasing the dust bunnies away and helping your horse breathe easy this season.
Between the shavings he sleeps in, the hay he eats,...
Walking around a farm, you likely will catch a glimpse of a few barn cats scurrying around, watching farm animals or lying about in the grass. Don’t let their laid-back appearance fool you—barn cats are hard at work! Read...
If your four-legged friends have hooves and paws, chances are they’ll spend time together at the barn. But do you know the potential risks involved with bringing your dog and horse together at the barn? Set your horses and...
Whether you’re facing mounds of snow, frigid wind and ice, or just some dark and desolate months ahead, your winter horsekeeping routine will need some adjustments. Let’s tackle some common cold-weather horse care myths to help you provide the...
As winter closes in around us, we have our warm winter clothing ready, hay in the barn, and the tractor and vehicles tuned up for the season. But what about our horses? True, we’re not as motivated in our...
Winter is setting in, and while you may be tempted to wrap your horse in an overly toasty warm blanket and tuck him in to a heated barn for the cold season, avoid the urge. He’s better off if...
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...
