The coronavirus lockdown has hit boarding and lesson barns especially hard. With little to no income coming in, fate of the school horses is in question.
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Super smart tips for money- and time-saving ideas around the barn, tack room and grooming kit that every horse owner should know.
Find out which steps you should take to keep your horses warm in the barn this winter, and avoid any potential cold weather disasters.
Keeping horses hydrated can be a challenge, between hot summers and sub-arctic winters. Find out the best way to get fresh water to your paddocks.
If you're planning to build on your property, it's important to research things like permits, insurance and guarantees before you break ground.
Get advice on planning an equestrian facility, from the site location and building specs to the number of horses you can keep on your property.
Dwayne Job of System Fencing Ltd. discusses the different types of wood that can be used for horse fencing, and the associated costs of each kind.
Security isn’t only the purview of barns housing million-dollar mounts and expensive tack. Even modest operations and private barns can fall victim to theft
Many stable owners are incorporating more creature comforts into their tack room in addition to the practical functions of storing and cleaning tack.
Farm owner Tim Millard turned a mountain of manure into a cheap, renewable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly heating system for his arena and barn.