From the monthly archives: November 2020

Introducing Your Dog to Your Horse

By On November 25, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

The way that you introduce your dog to your horse will determine whether they become good friends or mortal enemies. Of course, you want them both to get along, but before that can happen, you must teach your dog to respect your horse and behave properly to ensure his safety – and that of you and your horse, as well. If you plan on having your dog on your horse farm, here’s how to make the introduction as stress-free and positive as possible for all parties involved.

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How to Incorporate Sustainability into Your Farmhouse

By On November 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

If you operate a horse farm, your proximity to nature has likely alerted you to the growing need for sustainability. Things like poor air quality, deforestation, and fluctuating weather patterns are quickly making eco-friendly living not just wise, but a necessity.

Here are a few of the best ways, both bigger and smaller, that you […]

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Bonding with Your Family at the Farm

By On November 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

horse riding is a top-notch family bonding activity that both adults and kids will love. That’s an ace way to find the common ground as well as new friends. Lots of families enjoy riding at a horse farm as everybody can find the most appealing activity to their taste.

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Health Problems In Horses During Winter And Ways To Overcome Them

By On November 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Health Problems In Horses During Winter And Ways To Overcome Them
Since winter is approaching fast, it is a busy time of the year with holidays just around the corner. All the other chores also come along with the winters. Which includes cleaning the house, decorating it, and working on your resolution.
Amidst all this, it is possible that being a horse owner, you forget that winter is also coming for your horse. You should not forget about your horse(s) in your busy schedule because they, too, are your responsibility. 
Winter comes and brings along with its specific health problems for horses. Problems which, if they are not treated right away, can cause lifetime issues with your horse. If you are a horse owner, then this blog will prove very useful to you.
Because we have decided to discuss some of the most common winter health problems in horses and how you can deal with them.

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Your Dream Equestrian Property Needs These Amenities

By On November 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

If horses are your life, making some strategic changes to your current horse property can put you well on the way to the luxury equestrian estate you’ve been dreaming about.
Either a spacious pool to relax by, or a lap pool to use for exercise will be fantastic amenities to your property and will really increase its value. Take a look at various possibilities of in ground pool cost, then work on ideas that would be best for your environment.

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6 Useful Tips for Landscaping an Equestrian Property

By On November 11, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

If you’re a proud owner of an equestrian estate, you know that taking care of it equals hard work and tremendous effort. Ideally, you should be able to combine functionality and aesthetics, as well as provide your horses with a safe space. Landscaping is key to achieving just that and creating the horse property of your dreams.

Whether you’re renovating your estate or planning to build it from scratch, you’re in for quite a challenge. Fortunately, there are some things you should consider as you’re coming up with design and layout ideas. In this article, you’ll find six great tips on landscaping an equestrian property. Read on to learn more about how you can make your equine dream come true.

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Horse Care for Beginners: 5 Helpful Tips

By On November 9, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

A few tips on horse care for beginners and horse property owners (and others). These are primarily on the topic of Health Care.

Sweet Itch, What Is It and How Do I Treat It?

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How to stage a horse property for sale

By On November 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In How To Sell A Horse Property

If you stage a horse property well, you’ll be able to sell it more quickly and more profitably. First impressions matter immensely, so make sure to accentuate all the right sides of your property, the ones people can clearly see. When selling a property in a rural area, there are many things you can do to make it more presentable and appealing – here are a few: Make both exteriors and interiors look impressive and welcoming

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How Horses Help Children with Learning Disabilities

By On November 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Equine therapy, or horse riding treatment, became popular in the middle on the XX century. Its goal was to help handicapped people in learning and physical development so they could return to normal life. Since then, doctors have been widely recommending it as a treatment method for children with autism, ADHD and dyspraxia. Horse therapy can help children with communication, behavior, emotional or social problems, physical and developmental challenges.
At the same time, equine therapy includes much more than simply riding a horse. A trained therapist builds a vast educational environment using pictures, stickers, boards, games and other tools. And adds interaction with a horse, of course. It helps children to train a wide range of social, physical and cognitive skills in natural surroundings.

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