Most horse-crazy kids insist to their parents that a horse could certainly live in their garage. While that’s a little far-fetched, it does reflect the first key decision about owning a horse: Where will you keep him?Before buying...
Mud is part of a horse owner's reality, but keep it in control to avoid equine skin problems.
Winter is always challenging at the barn, but when it comes to grooming, you've got your work cut out for you. Whether...
Do you want your horse to be happy, relaxed and ready for your next ride? For your horse to feel his best, he needs time with other horses when you can’t be around.Horses need the herd. They are...
A small percentage of horse owners purchase acreage with state-of-the-art equine amenities, but the rest of us have structures that need repair, modification, or updating. With imagination, effort, and a modest budget, an old barn can be updated to...
While many people know they have to deal with end-of-life decisions for themselves and their family, it’s important to plan for the passing of your four-legged family, as well. Though burying a dog or cat on your property in...
Not all horses have the luxury of spending time out on green pasture, grazing to their heart’s content. Horse owners in some areas of the country are severely challenged by space or by climate, and their horses must be...
Have you picked one of the most expensive hobbies in the world? Or, rather, did it pick you? Either way, there's no doubt about it: the horse experience doesn't come cheap.When owning or leasing a horse or taking multiple...
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of horse ownership, but the reality is that being a horse owner isn’t compatible with every life situation. Fortunately, there are other ways to get plenty of quality horse time....
There are many times when it's useful to know the exact height of a horse; when we're horse shopping for that perfect mount and need to know if he's going to be a good fit for our height, for...
Most horse owners will agree that for our domesticated horses, grazing on pasture, moseying around and living in a herd is as close as it gets to life the way nature intended. That's a good thing when considering digestive,...
