Posts by: Barb

How to Prepare Your Horse Barn for an Earthquake

By On September 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

There are ways to prepare your horse barn for an earthquake and save your precious animals from harm. Keep calm and get ready on time.

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What to Know Before Going Into Equine Therapy

By On September 22, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Equine therapy is becoming more popular across the country thanks to its countless benefits. Equine therapy is designed to boost trust, reduce stress, and help with anxiety. It can be used by anyone dealing with anxious thoughts, depression, PTSD, or a host of other mental health conditions.

By owning an equine therapy business, you can enjoy a few benefits, too. It’s a great way to build certain skills, overcome challenges, and boost your confidence – as well as the confidence of your clients.

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Two Overlooked Agreements Horse Property Businesses Should Have Reviewed by an Attorney, Immediately

By On September 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Just like riding a horse comes with inherent risk, so does operate a horse property. You have individuals engaging in life-threatening activities daily. On top of that, you’re managing relationships with various people, including boarders and trainers.

Often, horse property owners neglect to spend the time or money necessary to produce contracts that protect their business from not only liability but also financial hardships. And even if they have, the documents used are from online sources. They’re boiler-plate and are not customized to their specific business.

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7 Best Dog Breeds That Do Well with Horses

By On August 27, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Dogs and horses can form a really strong bond, especially if the two are brought up together at a horse farm. Both of these creatures:

Enjoy outdoors
Enjoy playing and running
Enjoy food
Love affection and humans
Get along well with a variety of other animals (such as goats, cats, sheep, etc.)
Plus, you can teach both of them super fun tricks. However, it’s not true for all dog breeds. Smaller-sized dog breeds might be afraid of horses.

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How To Make A Sales Pitch For A Horse Property

By On August 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In How To Sell A Horse Property

When it comes to selling horse properties like horse farms, a great sales pitch can be vital when it comes to converting leads into buyers. The purpose of a sales pitch is to introduce potential buyers to your property and convince them that it is the perfect place for their horse or horses. A good sales pitch also gives you an opportunity to educate prospective buyers about the local area, any amenities offered by the location, as well as what makes living in that neighborhood special. 

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Why You Should Invest in Horse Real Estate

By On August 9, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In How To Buy A Horse Property

Agricultural land, including horse properties and farms, provides the benefit of security and protection against inflation. A typically observed pattern shows that inflation is positively related to agricultural land – when inflation is on the rise, the value of equestrian grounds increases at an even faster rate.
Investing in this real estate area will pay off more than many other investment options. It’s even better to proceed with this business idea if inflation levels rise high in your country, as this will protect your income and give you increasing returns.

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Can I Fedex My Horse Across the USA?

By On August 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

You bought a new horse property and now you need to move your horse. Maybe you have more horses than place in your trailer? Transporting your horse is a major responsibility. Not just in terms of finances, but there are a number of other things to consider. When it comes to shipping your horse with FedEx, the good news is that yes, FedEx does offer the option of shipping your horse across the US. 
FedEx offers specialized chartered Air Freight Delivery Services that can be used to transport horses from one part of the country to another. There are a number of key points that you must know about such services. Before opting to ship your horse on air freight, it is important you know everything that there is. 

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Water Quality and How It Affects Horses

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

Water Quality and How It Affects Horses
Water safety for horses takes on whole new meanings when groundwater is involved. Caring for pastures and paddocks is essential in maintaining local bodies of water and making them reasonably clean and safe for horses to drink, especially on warm days. Even so, tap water needs a little more attention as well for it to be good for horses on top of whatever treatment

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Moving with Horses

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

Moving with horses is very, very different from moving with a dog or cat. You must prepare months in advance and coordinate with several people to ensure that you and your horse will arrive in your new home perfectly safe, happy, and healthy.
Talk to your veterinarian about vaccinations, tests, and other health requirements for a long-distance move. For your peace of mind, consider purchasing equine insurance to cover your expenses in case something untoward happens during transport.
Weeks before the move, train your horse to enter and exit a trailer without getting spooked. Introduce leg guards that will keep it upright and stable throughout the long ride.

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How to keep dogs and horses safe around each other

By On July 1, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

When your dog first sees a horse, he’ll most likely react by chasing the horse or barking at it. That could be because the dog is afraid or nervous about the horse and reacts by trying to frighten the strange creature away by displaying aggressive behaviors.
Dogs are naturally predatory animals that hunt other species for food. On the other hand, horses are prey animals that instinctively take flight when they feel threatened. If your pet is not restrained the first time he encounters a horse, the chances are that Fido will set off in hot pursuit of Dobbin!

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