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Horse Ownership

Stall Bedding Options

  The most important features of stall bedding are absorbency, comfort, non-toxicity, availability and affordability. Here are a few to…

7 years ago


Muck Mastery

  I’d been a horse owner for four years before I actually learned a system for cleaning a stall. As…

7 years ago

Barn Emergency Kit Essentials

It’s a beautiful day and you’re ready to take your horse for a ride. As you enter the paddock with…

7 years ago

Catch Me If You Can

  There’s nothing more frustrating than standing in the paddock, halter in hand as you watch your horse run away…

7 years ago

Better Homes & Boarding

  I’ve lived the backyarder’s dream. For much of my life, the space behind my house contained a barn rather…

7 years ago

Five Ways to Be a Better Boarder

Have you contemplated transitioning from backyarder to boarder? Are you moving your horse to a new barn? If so, here…

7 years ago

Be Fly Free

  Horse flies. Stable flies. House flies. Deer flies. Toss mosquitoes, gnats and ticks into the mix, and you have…

7 years ago

10 Tips for Trailer Training Success

Here are 10 tips about how to safely load your horse into a trailer: Be safe: Wear gloves, boots, and…

7 years ago

Happy Trailers

  Trail riders living on expansive acreage, close to public lands, or next to accommodating neighbors are the fortunate few.…

7 years ago

Ask the Vet: Pre-Purchase Exam

Q: Could you review the components of a typical pre-purchase exam? Which parts do you see as vital for any…

8 years ago