Spring may be late in many parts of the country this year, but horse owners don’t want to be late with preventative fly control practices, according … READ MORE »

When it comes to barn management, sometimes it take a village…and that includes cats. Here’s Dr. Deb Eldredge, Horse Journal Contributing Veterinary Editor, to tell us … READ MORE »

Lacking a volunteer to regularly highlight my horse’s anatomy using watercolors, I have discovered the wonderful world of laminated wall charts. It all started with my … READ MORE »

As owners of horses, we sure go through a lot of resources. So how can we be responsible, too? Dr. Deb Eldredge, Horse Journal Contributing Veterinary … READ MORE »

If your kids or spouse think you worry more about your horses’ comfort than theirs, you might want to have them read this blog by Dr. … READ MORE »

Do you patch your horse’s blanket like a modern-day Betsy Ross? Have you made a baling twine macramé? Do you live for used tack sales? We … READ MORE »

Ever wonder if all horse people go through what you go through to keep your horses healthy, safe and sound? Do you sometimes think it’s just … READ MORE »

It was only 50 feet to my tack in the horse trailer, yet a cold, cutting wind was convincing me to stay in the barn. I … READ MORE »

Everything in the horse world changes very fast. Are you up to speed, or are you stubbornly clinging to “But this is how we’ve always done … READ MORE »

Do you keep your horse in a warm barn in the winter? If so, it’s important to bring in fresh, healthy air. Poor barn ventilation can … READ MORE »

Fall is a great time to evaluate your barn’s condition. Following is a 10-step guide to getting your barn in tip-top shape. Tackle one task at … READ MORE »

One of the main functions of field shelters is to provide protection from the prevailing winds and rain. However, down here in Texas, especially in areas … READ MORE »

The heat wave striking horse owners everywhere across the United States reminds us all to take serious fire-safety precautions at your farm or ranch. Our offices, … READ MORE »

Sue Copeland, a Consulting Editor for Horse&Rider, knows what it’s like to try to start the year out with great New Year’s resolutions for horses and barn, only … READ MORE »

The winter of 2011-2012 has taken a serious toll on horse owners across North America, with barn fires causing serious injury and death to hundreds of … READ MORE »

Chances are you know a horse named “Rocky” or “Cody.” Those two names are favorites for horse names, according to SmartPak,™ one of the nation’s leading … READ MORE »

Sure, mice can be cute as they scamper here and there inside your barn. They can also eat a good deal of your horse’s grain and … READ MORE »

Just like the character Jo in Little Women, my childhood friend Jeannie had long, thick, dark, shiny hair that was her proudest feature. We were “barn … READ MORE »

A necessity among your barn supplies is a wheelbarrow. However, if you spend most of your time doing horse chores around your fellow equines, you’ve come … READ MORE »

The owners of pole barns or prefab barns all have the same goal in mind: safety. Toward that end, here’s a classic article from the editors … READ MORE »

Now that you’ve decided on your horse barn stall doors, do you know what kind of equine mats you’ll use? The editors of Practical Horseman are … READ MORE »

Whether you’re starting your barn plans from scratch or redesigning an existing barn for your horses, keep these guidelines in mind. Stay safe, Amy Barn and … READ MORE »

Your barn plans and barn equipment should include a careful study of the equine mats you use on the floor. And do you know what the … READ MORE »

It’s always great to get advice from someone who’s “been there, done that”—and nowhere is that truer than when you’re thinking of building your own horse … READ MORE »

Does your horse barn need help?  If you find you can’t fit between the horse barn stall doors because too much clutter is in the way, … READ MORE »