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There are some barn chores that are absolutely necessary! Your horse’s health and well-being will be at jeopardy if you decide to skip on these. By completing them, your barn will a safe spot for your horse to rest and eat comfortably. Create a checklist and get in the habit of doing these chores everyday!...

Riding can be a dangerous sport! There’s ways to make it safe by following a few precautions. The last thing anyone wants is to injury themselves or their horse. Make a habit of putting safety above everything else. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or experienced rider, being careless can cause accidents. Follow these...

It can take a good amount of time before a new rider is confident in saddling a horse by themselves. There’s a lot more to it than just tossing a western saddle onto your horse’s back. It’s important to learn the correct way to saddle from the start, so you develop good habits. Watch this...

It’s that time again when one year ends and the new begins. Maybe you’ve already thought of some New Year’s resolutions, but do they include your horse? Now’s your opportunity to set some goals for you and your horse to accomplish in the new year. Challenge yourself and stay on track with these top ten...

A bucking horse is usually under mental or physical distress. Your horse can be perceiving a certain situation as an attack or general annoyance. Sometimes, improper fitting tack or uncontrolled energy from a young horse can be the root. Ornery horses might even develop a habit of bucking off inexperienced riders. Your goal should be...

There are many different reasons for stall kicking. While you might not know the exact reason why your horse does it, you should know that it can be very dangerous for him. Self-inflicted injury can be the result of a chronic kicker. Your barn can also be destroyed in a matter of hours from a...

PC: Kate Sumbler There’s nothing more unattractive than a horse that has rubbed his tail practically off! Not to mention the discomfort he is probably feeling. The best way to end this awful condition is getting to the root of the problem. Once you find out why he is rubbing, work to eliminate the cause...

Has your barn been attacked by wood chewers? Is it termites or your horse? There’s nothing worse than a destructive horse that takes to chewing up your fences, stalls, and barn siding. The reasoning can sometimes be easy to figure out, while other times long-term observation may be needed. Many horses chew out of boredom,...