GIFT IDEAS FOR HORSE LOVERS

Are you looking for a gift for your horsey friend? Chances are if you ask a horse person what she would like for a present, she very well may respond, “a horse!” 

You can’t afford a new horse for each of your friends? Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank.

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HORSE ENCLOSURES

With the numerous stall designs and materials available today, making a decision on which will be the safest and most effective for your equine may seem difficult. 

When it comes to making this informed decision, the best fencing to use is dependent on several factors, including size of the horses, size of the property, number of horses, and whether they are enclosed as a group or separately.

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HORSE FITNESS DURING THE WINTER

Courtesy of Southern States 

When the weather outside is frightful what is the horseback rider to do? That fire may be delightful, but we can’t just sit inside and sing let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. It’s our responsibility to maintain a fitness program for both horse and rider during the winter months. 

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EQUINE FACILITIES: STALL BARN DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky

The construction of your facility should be conducive to the safety and welfare of your clientele, employees, and animals. Several things need to be protected from horses, water, dust, and rodents in every barn. Some of these include foam insulation, stall latches, water or coil heaters, and electrical wiring. In addition, if your barn is a metal building, it is important that stalls be lined with wood or another protective covering to prevent injury from horses kicking through metal walls.

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HORSE INSURANCE 101

by Amy J. Daum, Courtesy of SmartPak

Let’s face it, insurance falls way to the bottom of the list of topics any horse owner wants to talk about. Discussing worst-case scenarios doesn’t exactly make for enjoyable barn aisle or ringside small talk.

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HOW TO DEVELOP A HORSE BARN MANAGEMENT PLAN

Courtesy of Southern States

Have you always dreamed of managing your own barn? Do you currently manage your own small horse farm or boarding facility? If so, do you have a barn management plan in place? Whether you have a barn for business or pleasure, the key to a well-run barn is a comprehensive barn management plan.

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SCHOOL ‘EM AND FOOL ‘EM

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship

Horses are smart enough to know when they can chump us and when they can’t. For example, more than likely, if your horse spooked at an object when you were riding him at home, you’d immediately correct him and solve the problem. 

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TAKE NOTE! THIS IS THE ONE THING YOU MUST MASTER WHEN HOUSE HUNTING

Courtesy of Realtor.com

Average home buyers look at 10 houses before they find The One. And unless you’ve lucked out with a photographic memory, remembering the details of all those homes can prove challenging. Wait, which one had that weird bathroom? What was the address of that awesome house near the lakeshore?

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