From the monthly archives: October 2022

Tips for Buying a Horse Property On a Budget

By On October 30, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Buy A Horse Property

Check out our tips for buying a horse property on a budget so you can buy a property that will suit the needs of your family and your animals perfectly! In order to make your property purchase a success, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. So, let’s go over our tips for buying a horse property on a budget!
Know what you absolutely need

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Getting a Personal Loan to Buy a Horse 

By On October 28, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

There’s a lot to love about the equestrian world, from vast horse farms to beautiful breeds. However, there’s also a lot to pay for—and buying a horse is the first important step. 

If you don’t have the cash on hand to pay for a horse upfront, then banks or lenders may be able to help. However, horse financing isn’t necessarily for everyone, and there are a few things you should know before taking out a personal loan to buy a horse. 
How much does a horse cost? 
Horses can range from just a few hundred dollars on the lower end of the price range to millions of dollars for rare and exclusive breeds. Much like a car or beautiful equestrian estate, horses vary widely in price. 

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7 Cheap Options to Build A Long Lasting Horse Barn

By On October 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

When building your own long-lasting barn, you can ensure that it has functionality, reliability, and style at a reasonable price with careful planning and budgeting. Regardless if you are a new horse property owner or someone with prior experience with barns, it’s always a good idea to start small and safe,  and opt for a lower budget design.
When building barns, there are many things you should keep track of. For instance, keeping an itinerary list of the resources required to create a barn is a good idea..

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How Horse Riding Can Impact Student Intelligence And Abilities

By On October 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

It’s not the most conventional approach, but if you want to improve your intelligence and abilities as a student, you should start riding horses. Funny as it sounds, it works. Everyone understands the physical benefits of this exercise, and they often go to their stables or house farm for the physical benefits, but most people don’t realize its importance for one’s mental health. Besides improving your body’s health and lifting your spirit, it can also benefit your academics. Studies have proven that horse riding improves cognitive skills such as memory, concentration, and problem-solving.

Cognitive improvements
Horse riding requires balance, coordination, and timing. A rider has to use their right and left brain hemispheres simultaneously to ride a horse successfully. The cross-lateral movement stimulates communication between both brain hemispheres and leads to an overall improvement in cognitive function

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Things to Consider When Investing in Horse Property in Florida

By On October 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In How To Buy A Horse Property

If you are thinking of buying horse property in Florida, then this guide will help you acquire a stable and gorgeous horse property. Florida is home to over 2,000 equestrian properties, so you can be certain that you will find a farm that suits your needs. However, with all these options available, do you know where to start and find your perfect home? If you do not know, worry not. This guide will discuss the best ways to invest in horse property in Florida. 

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Fascinating Facts About Horses that May Surprise You

By On October 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

One of the interesting facts is that horses have the biggest eyes?  Did you know that horses can be both very tall and very short? Perhaps you also didn’t know that they don’t move their backs.
Horses Genetically Similar to Humans

The horse genome is genetically similar to that of humans, with only a few notable differences. In particular, a horse’s chromosome 22 is almost identical to the human chromosome 20. It also shares much of the human X chromosome and the same gene order as human chromosomes.

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Stable Paint – Find the Perfect Paint for Your Horse’s Environment

By On October 1, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

If you plan to paint your horse stable with a preservative paint, it is essential that the paint be horse-safe. You have a responsibility to make sure that any product you use will not harm the horse in any way.

What makes paint safe for horses? Basically, it means that when the paint is dry and your horse comes in contact with it, the paint will not harm the horse. Protective exterior wood paint can have a multitude of chemicals in it. So, when you shop for paint, you need to look out for the following qualities on the label:

Non-toxic …

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