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Stable Management

Learn all you can about equine facility management from Horse Illustrated’s stable management articles. We write about the outside of the stable or barn to everything on the inside, including tack rooms, stalls, bedding, and farm equipment. Learn all you need to about stable management, especially when it comes to safety around the stable, organization, barn rules, insuring a barn, emergency planning, running an equine facility or business, choosing the best bedding, building a barn on your perfect equine property, creating the perfect wash rack, adding amenities to the farm, and so much more. To horse lovers, the barn is their second home. Is it any wonder that horse people want that barn to be clean, organized, safe, comfortable, and managed well.

Equine Insurance PoliciesEquine Insurance Policies

Equine Insurance Policies

Insurance. It’s a fact of life for most adults. We insure our vehicles, homes, businesses—even our smartphones. We buy life…

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Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness with HorsesEmergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness with Horses

Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness with Horses

Each year, hurricanes, wildfires, and severe storms force thousands across the country to evacuate their homes. When preparing for a…

4 months ago
Hurricane Helene Relief: Donations Needed for Human, Equine, and Other Animal AidHurricane Helene Relief: Donations Needed for Human, Equine, and Other Animal Aid

Hurricane Helene Relief: Donations Needed for Human, Equine, and Other Animal Aid

Despite sparse coverage on national news, the devastation left in Hurricane Helene’s wake is unimaginable, according to those with boots…

6 months ago
How to Build a Riding Arena at HomeHow to Build a Riding Arena at Home

How to Build a Riding Arena at Home

Many horse owners dream of owning a home riding arena or facility. Lucky you—your dream has come true. You have…

6 months ago
5 Best Types of Fencing for Horse Farms5 Best Types of Fencing for Horse Farms

5 Best Types of Fencing for Horse Farms

There are so many details to think about when choosing a new boarding facility or when bringing your horses home,…

6 months ago
Horse Trailer MaintenanceHorse Trailer Maintenance

Horse Trailer Maintenance

There is much more to horse trailer ownership than simply hitching up and driving to shows or trail rides. Routine…

6 months ago
Long-Distance Horse HaulingLong-Distance Horse Hauling

Long-Distance Horse Hauling

Travel for horses has come a long way since pre-1950, when railroad shipping was the main option for covering long…

8 months ago
Electric Pickup Trucks: Can They Haul?Electric Pickup Trucks: Can They Haul?

Electric Pickup Trucks: Can They Haul?

Horse people know the difference between a green prospect and a finished performer, and that’s a great mindset to adopt…

8 months ago
Teach Your Horse to Self-Load in the TrailerTeach Your Horse to Self-Load in the Trailer

Teach Your Horse to Self-Load in the Trailer

If you’ve owned or been around horses long enough, you’ll no doubt have witnessed the gamut of trailer-loading abilities. From…

10 months ago
Managing Buttercups in Horse PasturesManaging Buttercups in Horse Pastures

Managing Buttercups in Horse Pastures

When you’re out driving through the countryside in the spring, a pasture full of yellow buttercups can be a lovely…

10 months ago