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Simplify Your Move to the New Horse Property

By On May 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Moving to your new horse property may be a time filled with excitement as you begin to make plans for a new life, but the move itself can throw you and your family members (whether they walk on two legs or four) into a frenzy. A move to a beautiful horse farm can mean growth, new opportunities, and renewed vigor for life.
Horses are beautiful animals and horse farming is a highly sought lifestyle for those who enjoy riding or showing their horses. It’s exciting to finally sit down and make plans to relocate everything to farm. Still, the excitement that lies on the other end of the move doesn’t necessarily eclipse the stress of the moving process. This means that it’s important to take whatever measures you can to make the move easier on you.

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7 Health Benefits of Horse Riding

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

You may state horse riding is an easy task. Well, we wouldn’t say so. Any professional equestrian, in fact, would confidently say it needs concentration and an ability to control your body. Coordination is key. You need to watch the rein pressure together with your leg pressure and control the posture simultaneously. When on the horse, there is no steering wheel to direct the animal, and all the more there is no safe belt to fixate you tightly on the saddle. Even if the horse attempts to kick you off, you need to develop a high level of body awareness and find a way to support yourself.

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Horse Pasture Management

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

Having horses on your own property or farm is fun, but it is by no means an easy task. To be able to take care of a horse or horses, you’ll need to have pastures that you manage properly. With high-quality pastures, you can make sure that your horses have excellent nutrition.
On the surface, it sounds easy, but adequate pasture management is a challenging task, largely due to changing environmental conditions. But do not worry, if you want to know more about pasture management, grazing, and grooming your horses, you’ve come to the right place.

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How Horse Farms Work During COVID-19 Pandemic?

By On May 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced unprecedented uncertainty into every facet of human existence. Owners of horse farms and equestrian estates are not exempt. Governments have placed strict restrictions on movement and social gatherings in a bid to stem the spread of the virus. Specifically to the animal rearing industry, there are government regulations in some quarters suspending nonessential workers and implementing strict compliance measures for essential employees. Horse owners are not strangers to the idea of isolation as a means of curbing the spread of epidemics. Social distancing and isolation are regular disease prevention practices in most horse farms. As a horse property owner, here are some measures you can put in place to keep your business running during this period:

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Easily Turn Your Backyard Shed into a Tack Room

By On April 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

The need for an adequate tack room is an essential that often goes overlooked when preparing to bring a horse or multiple horses home.
The good news is that this is a project that doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. In fact, backyard sheds are a cost-effective, yet great way to build the custom tack room of your dreams. Here’s everything you need to know about planning and building the perfect storage area for all of your horse tack, supplies, and feed

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Our Insight During These Uncertain Times – A letter To Our Agents

By On April 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

I just wanted to quickly connect with you in this uncertain time. I don’t have any advice regarding the Coronavirus, but I want to share what I’m seeing on the front lines of equine real estate sales by chatting with lots of you wonderful realtors from all over the US and Canada. I made a surprise discovery; people are still searching our website! In fact, we actually have a slightly higher search volume. These are, of course, partially looky-loos or virtual tire kickers, but not all of them. And I do hear from agents who are still selling. I get the feeling that people are not necessarily going out to buy right now, but they are getting their ducks in a row. They are looking and dreaming about what is possible. Where are nice properties, where can I afford a piece of heaven? Some, I’ve heard, have now decided that they want to change their life, after all, and move to the countryside.

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What to Look for When Selecting Tack for Your Horse

By On February 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

It seems that no matter what you do when you have a horse farm; it always ends up costing you more money! And buying tack to ride your horse with is just one of those expenses. The sort of tack you use and the quality you want will depend entirely on what disciplines you wish to use your horse for and the amount of money at your disposal.
There is also the issue of whether to buy new or second hand. Quite often you can pick up a real bargain if you know where to look and good quality used gear may be better than buying new cheaper gear, so long as it’s in good condition.
Make Sure It Fits Your Horse Correctly

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How to Care for a Horse

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

If you’re the proud new owner of an equestrian estate, horse ranch or horse farm, you’re about to start the fun part; taking care of it. Besides taking care of the horse real estate you also have to rake care of the horses.
Unfortunately, horses are not cheap to maintain, but owning a horse can be done on a budget. By far and away the easiest way to own a horse is if you have your own horse property, for every horse you have you should allow 1 acre of land. Of course this can vary depending on the type of land and the size and breed of your horses. After all, a 12hh pony won’t need as much land as a 16hh Clydesdale. Horses can also be relatively easy to look after. As long as they have food, water, shelter and companionship, they are pretty happy.

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Horse Training: Why Basic Dressage Is Important

By On February 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

The word dressage either inspires us to greatness or sends us running; cowering into some far forgotten corner in hopes that we don’t hear the word again. “Dressage is often referred to as “dancing with horses” or “gymnastics for horses” and when you watch the brilliant riders at Olympic level you can certainly understand why.
So What Is Dressage?
Dressage is simply educating your horse and refining its movements.

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A Horse First Aid Kit Could Save Your Horse’s Life

By On February 11, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

While horse supplies cover the entire range, from grooming products to nutritional supplements, there is an essential element of horse supplies that you should not miss while exercising or riding your horse. You’ve probably guessed – it’s a first aid kit. First aid kits for horses are essential for all horse owners especially horse farms, as they could be the only one thing that could save a horse’s life.

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