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While the warmer weather is generally welcome, sometimes it can get a little too hot for our comfort and can be especially uncomfortable for our equine companions.
So, when the temperature starts to rise, it’s a good idea to remember some important tips to help keep your horse cool and comfortable.
There are bound to be fireworks on and around the 4th of July. It’s important to keep your animals, especially horses safe during this time. Here are 6 tips to having a safe and fun holiday:
Installing an electric fence for horses can seem overwhelming. With the right tools and techniques you can actually do it yourself. In this 4-part series we are going to cover some of the areas that may be preventing you from taking on the project.
Valentine’s Day Addition: Top 10 Essential Equipment for Horse Farms (for the horse lover in your life). Spoiler Alert: it’s way better than chocolates!
I had the chance to catch up with Dr. Nettie Liburt who is the Senior Equine Nutrition Manager at Mars Horsecare US/BUCKEYE Nutrition and we talked about some of the things to think about when going into winter with the senior horse.
Top 5 things to consider when choosing bedding: As the weather gets cooler and we start pulling out the jackets and sweaters, our horses may be spending more time in the barn. Just like us, they enjoy a cozy space when the winter wind starts to blow. For that reason, it’s important to pick the best bedding for horses to give them a warm, dry place to stand and lay down.
When designing a wash area for your horse, no matter if it is interior or exterior, there are a few things to consider that will make the space functional and safe for years to come.
As we learn more about what’s best for our horses, we are finding that providing a more natural environment is one of the healthiest ways for them to thrive. If you are looking for ways to think outside the box and explore different models of horse keeping, I encourage you to consider “Paddock Paradise”. I was intrigued by this brilliant concept that creates a much more natural way of pasturing for horses. It provides an enriching environment while achieving a symbiotic relationship with the land.
Spring is the best time for making new plans, getting a fresh perspective and the annual spring cleaning! While the spring clean is often relegated to the home or garage, it is by far more fun to get out to the barn and spring clean for your equine companions. Not sure where to start? Here is a simple list of to-do’s to get your barn and pasture spruced up for the spring season.
Mud season seems to be longer and longer every year. Thawing ground and spring showers can mean muddy gate areas, feeding areas, and pathways. Think about improving the ground by adding Mud Grids or Paddock Slabs. By amending the ground and fortifying it with a product that will stabilize muddy areas making it easier and safer for both you and your horses. These products are easy to install and require little ground preparation.
Winter weather usually means horses are spending more time inside and aren’t being ridden as often. Horses are herd animals so when confined to their stalls, the following boredom busters and enrichment toys can help keep them out of trouble.
Typically, enrichment toys for horses can be divided into 2 categories.
Chances are, if you have one horse or a whole barnful, you have a lot of horse related things. More likely, those items can end up scattered between your barn, garage, horse trailer or house. Equestrians invest a lot of money in the tack and products we use for our horses, so it makes sense to protect that investment by keeping things neat, clean, and organized.
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