Leasing a horse can be a great option for horseback riders who want more access to a horse than riding lessons offer. Leasing a horse is a little like a Costco sample version of what it’s like to own a horse. 😊 You can try on the experience for size, without committing to a huge …
Horsekeeping
Horse keeping refers to the practice of maintaining a happy, tidy, and healthy barn or stable for your horses. It includes tips on winter horse care, keeping water traps clean, and stall maintenance
Safe stalls are key to basic horse keeping. Before we can finish chores, tack up, and ride our horse, we’ve got to have a safe, secure place for them to live. The problem? Horse stalls are expensive. Prefab horse stalls cost between $1,000 to $5,000! Even homemade stalls using traditional stall construction plans are expensive. …
Hay bales for horses and other livestock come in two shapes: square and round. Round Bales Square Bales Dimensions 4 ft deep x 5ft tall x 5ft wide 14 in high x 18 in wide x 35 in long Weight 1000-1700 pounds 40-75 pounds Flakes N/A 10-12 Waste (%) Approximately 30% Approximately 10% 🌾 6 …
Horse sitting is when someone takes care of horses while their owners are away. Horsesitters feed horses and monitor their well-being. Some horse sitters also groom, exercise, and clean stalls. Typically, horse sitting is a paid job and sometimes includes staying overnight at a horse farm. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into …
A blue roan horse has a unique gene that makes its fur look bluish-grey. Blue roan horses are often confused for grey. However, the roan gene is easy to recognize when you know what to look for. In this article, you will learn more about blue roan horses, the genetics of this stunning horse color, …
A Peacock Appaloosa is a specific type of Appaloosa coat pattern. Peacock Appaloosas have spots and speckles surrounded by a halo of hair in a contrasting fur color. Because these spots with the halo look a little like peacock feathers, this rare coat pattern is referred to as peacock appaloosa. Just how rare are peacock …
This free printable stall card prints using any printer equipped to print on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Print in color to ad eye-catching pizzazz to your horse stall info cards, or print in black and white to instantly transform this design from fun and playful to sleek and modern. With our free PDF printable …
Salt blocks are hard, medium to small sized chunks of mineral found in horse pastures, fields, and barnyards around the world. In this article, you’ll learn about why salt blocks are an important part of a horse’s diet. If you’re not a horse owner, and perhaps just wondering what those white, brown, blue, or red …
It’s possible to groom horses to have a slick and stunning coat even during winter- despite what you might think as you look at that shaggy vagabond in your pasture! Of course, some people will say it’s impossible because of all the mud and dirt, but in this article I’ll walk you through the process …
Horse blankets are sometimes needed to keep your horse cozy and warm in cold weather. Horses naturally grow a warm, thick coat in the months leading up to winter. While this thick winter fur means most horses stay warm without blanketing, there are a few common reasons that horses should be blanketed. In this article, …