Some factors may be different depending on if you are building an indoor arena vs. an outdoor arena. It is also important to consider what discipline you will be riding and how much daily traffic your arena footing will get. Horse health and soundness can be greatly affected by the surface that the horse…
In the horse world, spring is synonymous with three things: shedding, sunshine, and the onset of super annoying insects. At least one of those things is pleasant, right!?
However, to deal insects and make barn life altogether easier, you can encourage several different insect-eating species to live nearby. Each of…
Is your pasture looking a little lackluster? Could it use some help? Spring is the perfect time to get started with improvements and here are five specific things you can do to create a healthier and more eye-pleasing pasture:
1.) Soil Testing and Fertilizer Application
If you’ve never had your soil…
You may have started to notice warmer weather and longer days. Spring is making its arrival known! Most riders are anxious and excited for this beautiful season to come. It usually means more riding time, lush green pastures, and no blankets for the horses. It does come with some…
With spring and warmer weather here, your horse will start shedding out their winter fur. Get ready for lots of hair everywhere! Their thick winter coat will come out in chunks, but leave them looking sleek and slick in their summer body. You can make the process a whole…
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of every horse person rejoicing due to daylight savings time and the arrival of warmer weather. Spring is underway, and with it greener grass, flowers, and so many lovely things.
However, spring also harbors danger for some of our horses in the form…