Wildfire on the mountain – Equus Magazine
I was hungry and tired, and I wanted to be home. The dusty dirt road seemed to never end, and my windshield wipers had to constantly push away the dust…
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DIY Barn Hacks – Horse Illustrated
Whether it’s flies, mud, punishing sun or safety hazards, a farm has the potential to be filled with pain points. As horse owners, we have a clear responsibility to give…
Finding the Best Option for your Horse
Photo by Daniel Johnson Whether you’ve owned horses for a long time or you’re planning to buy your first horse (or first horse in a long time), one of the…
Free Barn Fire Prevention Seminar
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 326 deadly barn fires occurred during the period 2013-2017. In 2022 a devastating fire hurt the Indiana Thoroughbred breeding industry when one…
Building Your Horse Care Dream Team
Photo by Clix/Shawn Hamilton Building your horse care dream team is a huge step. You’ve welcomed a new horse into your family, or decided to pull up roots and move…
Tack Room Makeover – Horse Illustrated Magazine magazine
A shadowbox puts your ribbon collection on display and creates a beautiful work of art for the tack room. Use equestrian tapestries and show halters to dress up plain wooden…
Searching for Luna – Equus Magazine
When my friend Kirsten Lotter arrived on a Saturday afternoon last spring, we were looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Kirsten had hauled her Arabian/Saddlebred mare Stella Luna BF the…
Want help your horse sleep better? Here’s what science says
Horses, much like people, seem to get better quality sleep at night if they get plenty of fresh air, exercise and opportunities to socialize during the day. Of course, it…
Rethinking housing for stallions – Equus Magazine
Life can be lonely for stallions. At most farms, they are isolated from other horses to minimize conflict and the risk of injuries. But Swiss researchers say these living arrangements…
Fly spray myths debunked – Equus Magazine
Here’s the scoop on four common misconceptions about one of the biggest challenges of summer horsekeeping—keeping bugs at bay. Myth #1 The more fly spray you apply, the better. You…