From the monthly archives: January 2020

Choosing the Right Vet for Your Horse

By On January 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses, like us are prone to health issues, most of them preventable. In case of a problem, the horse must receive the proper intervention from a fully qualified vet specializing in horses. It doesn’t matter whether you are on owner of a horse farm or only one animal. Often a horse is lost due to […]

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What does the equestrian property insurance cover

By On January 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

For those who decide to keep their horses on their own horse farm are in haven indeed. Nevertheless, it takes a great deal of both effort and time, as well as machinery and equipment to keep it all in order. Whether you choose to handle a small stable with some low-budget outdoor improvements or state-of-the-art equestrian center – you will need equestrian property insurance. This way, if your property is affected by theft, fire, flood – you’ll have no problem with restocking, rebuilding or refitting. Insurance works as a safety net for you and your property.

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Build a Horse Farm from the Ground Up

By On January 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Horse farming is popular among Americans. A study commissioned by the American Horse Council Foundation showed there were 9.2 million horses in 2017. If you want to bring your dream of owning a horse farm to life, here are some tips to get you started. Start with a Concrete Vision Horse farming is one of the toughest forms of agricultural investment. Horses are sensitive animals and they require a lot of care to make a worthy investment. With this in mind, write down your vision and take time to evaluate it, consider what you want from your horse property. Are you interested in breeding, rearing studs for horseracing, start a riding facility, or what’s your vision? Once you have a solid vision, it is easier to get started on the planning stage.

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Horse Farms And Muddy High-Traffic Areas

By On January 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse farm and ranch owners displease a few things as much as mud.
As inconvenient as mud is for us, it is for horses too. The difference between you and your horse is that you can do something about this muddy problem. The worst part about mud is that it is present regardless of the season. But that shouldn’t be a step back.
While we certainly can’t control the weather and the chemistry behind soil and water, other viable solutions will help you deal with muddy high-traffic areas. Therefore, stick with us and find out what are the best six tools that will help you solve your proble

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10 Negotiation Skills That Will Help You to Sell a Horse Property Faster

By On January 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Sell A Horse Property

One of the biggest mistakes that we make in real estate is failing to negotiate properly. At times, the buyer is too rigid or stubborn or the seller is too friendly or persuaded by the buyer easily.
It’s best to develop and improve your negotiation skills before trying to sell your horse property to avoid losing your precious time and hard-earned money in the long run.
The majority of horse properties are not sold for the asking price because interested buyers will always offer a price that he or she wants to seek leverage. You’ll also have to seek leverage to get the price that you want.
If you are in a hurry to sell your property, the buyer can use it against you easily. Therefore, it’s always important not to appear desperate in front of your buyers. Buyers can smell desperation a mile away and use it against you.
This means that you need to plan and prepare adequately before you start contacting buyers. In general, the person who is most prepared wins. The selling process is not as complex as you think. You only need to learn how to play the hardball while being reasonable, transparent and fair.

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Hoof Care in the Winter

By On January 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Winter comes with challenges when talking about the horse’s hooves. Of course, the optimum hoof care depends on a lot of factors, from geographic location to the type of surface arena or the condition of his hooves. Each horse is unique and so is his situation.
You need to take care of your horse, especially in wintertime when it is snowing and the ice gets formed easier. If you do not take appropriate care for your horse’s hooves, injuries and pains can easily appear.
Here are some warnings that will help you improve the winter care for your horse and his hooves.

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9 Ways How to Take Care of Your Horse’s Teeth

By On January 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Teeth are an important part of anyone alive, whether it is human or animal. Teeth help animals chew their food, which is important for their survival. If anything happens to their teeth, they will not be able to eat and thus they will starve and die.
When taking care of a horse it is difficult to predict how the health or their teeth will develop. But, as a caregiver, you need to pay attention to the general health of your horse and especially to their teeth. At the age of 5, the deciduous teeth fall and the permanent teeth erupt.
They continue to grow until the age of 20 when the growth declines and ceases. Therefore, you need to pay attention to your horse’s teeth and maintain their health. Here are 9 ways that will help you take better care of your horse’s teeth.

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