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Where do horse properties lose the most money?

By On November 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

with all good things, horse ownership has its downsides as well. For one – it’s not a thing you want to get into without the proper resources. There are many costs related to owning a horse property and maintaining the animals themselves.

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5 Horse Grooming Issues and How to Solve Them

By On October 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse Grooming is one of the most important activities by which one can make a strong bond between you and the horse. Like humans, horses also like grooming. But horse grooming and human grooming are totally different from each other.
It is a very important part to make your horse skin healthy. Grooming helps to clean coats as well as make your horse skin healthy. Not only this, but it also boosts up blood circulation as well as release natural oils.

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8 Design Tips for Your Dream Horse Barn

By On September 21, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

As an owner, you’ve considered building a top-notch pole barn for your horses. You already have the land set aside. You’ve been consciously saving your money. So, there’s half the battle…
Now that you’ve pulled the trigger, you’re tasked with designing a floor plan for your equine facility. Deciphering between your needs and wants and determining how those will affect your budget can be exhausting. Just when you think you have it all figured out, you start to second guess yourself on building size, features, materials, etc. Grrrr!
Don’t give up just yet. Sometimes you need a push in the right direction. In this article, we detail our eight design tips to consider when building your dream horse barn. From stall sizes to ventilation systems, we’ve got you covered. What once was an idea will become a reality in no time!

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Effective Cooling Strategies for Summer Riding

By On September 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse riding on a hot day can be challenging and tiring. Use our tips to avoid overheating, enjoy riding and take care after the horse.
Many love summer for its warmth and long daylight hours. However, high temperatures in the middle of the season and day are very uncomfortable. Especially if you like horse riding. The fact is that horses are not designed for a hot climate and quite difficult tolerated high heat. If you are the owner of a stable or a horse, you are aware of several effective ways to cool an animal, as well as myths that have been prevalent for a long time. Manufacturers of various horse care products try to engage with customers by offering modern products.

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Taking a Look Back: Horse Farming History

By On September 16, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Humans domesticated horses more than five thousand years ago, which was believed of being motivated by transportation purposes. In terms of the uses other than farming, they could also be sacrificed alongside with such animals like cattle and sheep. However, as the civilizations progressed, they were becoming less of agricultural animals. They were instead being used for warfare purposes.

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Steps How to Build a Trusting Relationship With Your Horse

By On August 13, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

To acquire a deep connection with your horse, you need to remember it is vital to treat the horse appropriately. It is only then your animal will respond accordingly and recognize you as its true master and friend.

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Budgeting Tips: Keeping A Horse At Home

By On August 11, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Horses are probably up there as one of the most desirable, romantic, and exciting pets that are kept by the general public, but it can’t be denied that they’re also among the most expensive. If you’re looking at keeping a horse (or multiple horses), you need to make sure that you can afford to cater for their needs before you take the plunge.
Remember that it’s important to over-budget. Assume everything will cost more than it does and build in some contingencies to ensure you don’t run out of money and find yourself unable to care for your horse. Unexpected bills may crop up, so be careful and check your finances are good enough to handle surprise expenses. Here are some ideas of things you need to take into account when planning for keeping a horse.

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5 Things to Consider Before Giving Up On Horses

By On August 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Checking the weather every morning and the predictions on your mobile phone is part of horse ownership in life. You’ll also find yourself booking holidays and looking at the competition schedule regularly to make money and have fun. Owning horses is exciting but what if it starts to bore you? What if you start going to the yard because you have nothing else to do?
Owning a horse has its pros and cons. Horse owners should feel privileged to be responsible for the care and life of their horses. It’s always important for horse owners to figure out whether they are able to give their horses quality care and adequate time. Horses demand a lot of care and attention.
Neglecting them just because you don’t like them anymore will feel like torture to them. Owning horses demands a lot of money in the long run. Therefore, it is important for you to figure out if you’ll be able to handle horses over the long term.
If you’ve made up your mind that breaking away from your horses, you need to consider these five options first before proceeding to sell them quickly.

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The Right Things To Do When Your Horse Has A Colic

By On August 1, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Colic is the main enemy of horses. But in most cases of colic, one can easily resolve with simple medical treatment.
Less than 10% of colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause to death. So, Colic is not a disease but it is a painful problem in the horse’s belly.
There are so many symptoms shows sign of abdominal pain. So, below we give you Signs of Equine Colic which you should not ignore.
Equine Colic Treatment:
Treatment of colic is depending upon its severity and cause. As per the severity and cause, there are various treatment options available.
Signs of Equine Colic in Horse:

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Buying Your New Horse: How to Negotiate the Best Price

By On July 22, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Are you in the market for a new horse? If so, ensure you conduct at least a two-stage, if not a five-stage, vetting process to make sure your chosen horse is healthy and happy. Once you’ve found the horse that matches your needs, it could be time to discuss price.
If you have ever used negotiation skills as part of your job or taken one of the best negotiating classes, you can use these skills to secure a great horse for the best price. Some recommended tips for horse buyers include:
Understand the Local Horse Market
Before making an offer on a horse, it’s important to know the local market. How much is a reasonable price for that type of horse, at that age, in that area? Compare prices of different sellers.
Understand that price is not necessarily a measure of the quality of breed or care. Every seller has their pricing policies and different markups. Having price comparisons handy can give you the upper hand in price negotiations.

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