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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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How to Write a Good Horse Advertisement

By On September 26, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Check out the 6 tips on how to write a good horse for sale advert and make a lasting impression effectively.

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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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6 Mistakes Made By New Horse Riders

By On September 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses can be highly dangerous animals. Beginners often make mistakes when they are first introduced to horse riding. Both yours and the horse’s safety are important. Take extra precaution before your lesson by learning what mistakes not to make. Here are the top six mistakes made by new riders.

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The History of the Andalusian Horse

By On May 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Famous Horses

Andalusian horses can rightfully be called royal. After all, more than one generation of European monarchs have sat on their backs, including the French kings Francis I, Louis XIV and the English monarch Charles I. The breed reached its highest dawn during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. However, there were also difficult periods in the history of these horses. These include the occupation of Spain by the Moors, the invasion by Napoleon and the Civil War in the twentieth century.

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Everything you need to know about horse-based touris

By On October 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Some people enjoy horseback riding in nature. Others enjoy equestrian sports such as Polo, show jumping, racing, dressage, etc. Needless to say, horse-based tourism is thriving! However, there are still some misconceptions about this kind of tourism. Namely, it should not be mistaken with horseback riding tours that last for a couple of hours. Horse-based tourism must include at least two days with an overnight stay (or more) where the equestrian activity is the main motivation.

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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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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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Basic Care for Aging Horses

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

If you want to keep your own horse happy and healthy in his golden years, then you need to know what aging horses go through physically and how to keep them comfortable through it. Simple changes to your usual treatment of your horse can also keep your companion from declining in health as quickly, ensuring you can enjoy each other longer. Much of what your senior horse will need is easy to provide on your own. However, you likely will need some help from a qualified vet and other professionals, too.

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The Excellent Arena Surface Footing for Dressage. How to Create

By On December 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

Which Is the Ideal Arena Surface?
Well, the ideal arena surface is somewhere in between too hard and too soft. If the arena surface is too soft, it makes the horse work harder and so its muscles can easily become fatigued. This can only lead to muscle injuries, so you will want to avoid that. Instead, the arena surface must offer some resistance to let the horse easily push off.
But, a too hard arena surface can have negative consequences too. In this case, the toes of the horse cannot penetrate the surface, which can lead to an imbalance of the horse when its leg hits the surface. The angles of the joints will change and so his muscles and ligaments will be overwhelmingly burden.

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