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All About Basic Horse Care

By On April 13, 2023 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses have been an integral part of human life for centuries, and as such, it is important to understand the basics of horse care in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of these animals. From providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and exercise to recognizing signs of illness, there are many aspects of basic horse care that must be taken into consideration. In this blog post, we will explore the definition of basic horse care, as well as provide an overview of the key elements involved in providing the best care possible for your horse.

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7 Things To Consider Before Choosing Timber For A Horse Stable

By On November 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

There are a variety of materials you can choose for your barn, shed, or table. Brick, steel, and timber are all materials that are commonly used to build stables on a horse farm. Timber tends to be the most popular among all. You must remember that before opting for timber without a second thought, there are some factors you have to consider: the horse’s comfort, health, safety, stable maintenance, durability, appearance and more.

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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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Fascinating Facts About Horses that May Surprise You

By On October 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

One of the interesting facts is that horses have the biggest eyes?  Did you know that horses can be both very tall and very short? Perhaps you also didn’t know that they don’t move their backs.
Horses Genetically Similar to Humans

The horse genome is genetically similar to that of humans, with only a few notable differences. In particular, a horse’s chromosome 22 is almost identical to the human chromosome 20. It also shares much of the human X chromosome and the same gene order as human chromosomes.

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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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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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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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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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