Lifestyle Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Managing Ice on a Horse Farm https://yourhorsefarm.com/managing-ice-on-a-horse-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=managing-ice-on-a-horse-farm Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:17:58 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.com/?p=39177 Protect your horse with these safety tips. Many would agree that their least favorite part of winter is ice. Horse owners have the challenging responsibility of managing ice on the farm. Slick and slippery conditions prove to be dangerous to horses and their caretakers. A nasty slip can result in bruising, soreness, or even a...

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]]> The Man, The Cowboy, & The Friend: Continuation of Dillinger https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-man-the-cowboy-and-the-friend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-man-the-cowboy-and-the-friend Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:26:11 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38145 As every well-versed equestrian knows, dental health is incredibly important to any aging horse’s mouth. And when I was about 16 years old I became friends with the man who would float our horses’ teeth. I’m a bit of an old soul when it comes to any sort of health care so I preferred this...

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]]> Getting Ready for the New Season https://yourhorsefarm.com/getting-ready-for-the-new-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-ready-for-the-new-season Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:48:21 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38150 You and your horse have nearly survived the hot days of summer. Fall is almost here and cooler weather is on the horizon. As a horse owner, you’ve probably begun to prep for the new season that is coming. It’s a great time to assess your horse’s body condition and overall health. You’ll also have...

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]]> The Corolla Wild Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-corolla-wild-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-corolla-wild-horses Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:06:18 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38134 I recently wrote a magazine article about the “Chickasaw horse”, a breed of historical horses developed by the Chickasaw Indian tribe, of which I happen to be an enrolled member. One of the most interesting things I learned in my research is that the Chickasaw horse is actually a forerunner of the American Quarter Horse....

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]]> What is Working Equitation? https://yourhorsefarm.com/what-is-working-equitation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-working-equitation Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:00:21 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38123 In recent years, the discipline known as working equitation has gotten a lot of attention in the United States. While popular in many European countries since the 1990s, it has taken some time for American riders to catch on to the sport. Those who try working equitation usually fall in love with it though! It’s...

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]]> The Pros & Cons of Bareback Riding https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-pros-cons-of-bareback-riding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-pros-cons-of-bareback-riding Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:06:56 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38064 There’s definitely something special about bareback riding. It brings you closer to your horse. You no longer have a bulky piece of equipment between the two of you, instead, you can feel every part of their back and sides. Most will agree they can get a better understanding of their horse’s movement. Bareback riding does...

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]]> The Best Fat Supplements for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-best-fat-supplements-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-fat-supplements-for-horses Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:47:29 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38071 Did you know that most horses can benefit from additional fat in their diet? Not only do dietary fats serve as carriers for vitamins A, D, E, and K, but they also provide the essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-3. Though both of these essential fatty acids are needed by the horse, omega-3 helps to...

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]]> Tips for Camping with Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/tips-for-camping-with-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-camping-with-horses Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:42:48 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38045 Some of my fondest memories were made when my mom and I took horse camping trips when I was younger. Our trips usually revolved around an organized trail ride, but for a time or two, we just went somewhere to ride on our own. Horse camping always took a little more preparation than camping without...

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]]> A Horse-Themed Birthday Party https://yourhorsefarm.com/a-horse-themed-birthday-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-horse-themed-birthday-party Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:00:41 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38021 There’s a lot that goes into planning the perfect birthday party. From the cake to the wrapping paper, there are so many areas to cover. Most little girls at one point have wanted a pony or unicorn party. Though rest assured, even grown women can have a horse-themed birthday party. Roll up your sleeves, pour...

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]]> Sensory Walks for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/sensory-walks-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sensory-walks-for-horses Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:07 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37972 What are sensory walks for horses and have you ever heard of them before? This is something that I believe I’ve been doing for many years but didn’t know its name until recently. A sensory walk is a stroll outside your corral or pasture where your horse can explore. It can be any length of...

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