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How to Use Smart Home Technology to Take Care of Your Horse

By On November 10, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Horses tend to be high-maintenance animals who are notoriously accident-prone and capable of turning nearly any situation into a catastrophe. So, smart technologies come in handy to keep our beloved animals safe and comfortable. We can watch them at any time even when we’re not at the farm. 

Keep reading to learn how you can implement several smart home technologies to care for your horses, including:

Making sure the property is secure
Maintaining a comfortable environment in your barn
Tracking your horse’s health with wearable technology
Keeping track of your horse’s schedule
But don’t be limited to only the ideas listed here. If there is a specific aspect of your horse’s care you wish you could make easier, you can probably find or adapt the technology to do exactly that.

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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 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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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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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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Turn Your Horse Property into a Profitable Business

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

As the owner of an equestrian property, you are in an enviable position. Not only do you own sprawling land, but you can also live and ride on your own property. But in addition to that, there is serious untapped potential for additional income. Your horse property can become a very profitable business. You can choose to keep it equestrian-related or get a little creative with it. But remember that you will most likely need to apply for a permit in order to change your property. That goes for building or using it for other purposes other than riding. Make sure to check your local laws before making plans or starting work on turning your property into a business. Equine conservation is a crucial issue that cannot be ignored and its importance overstated. You also need to look into insurance issues.

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