By Anna Hellman
A horse that cannot breathe well, cannot live well. As mentioned in the previous blog, good ventilation in your barn is crucial to the health and longevity of your horses. Today’s blog will cover the different types of ventilation options that can increase fresh airflow.
Ceilings: Horses require at least 1,600 square […]
A stabled horse requires 1,600 square feet of air. Providing proper ventilation to the stabled horse can present challenges depending on the season of year. While ventilation challenges exist year-round, the challenges seem to be more difficult to address during these specific seasons.
The first word that should come to mind when bringing a new/sick/recently-traveled horse to your farm is “quarantine”. If you are bringing a horse across state lines, quarantine is definitely a requirement. As a horse owner, you want to make sure your horses are as protected as possible.
When the time rolls around to sell your property, you must choose the right listing agent and broker. Other than making sure that your future agent will list your properties on HorseProperties.Net , here are a few other pieces of information that are important to know.
Snow on your barn roof can be an extremely hazardous. Under the weight of snow, roofs can often collapse. It is estimated that roofs become strained when there is about 20 pounds of snow per square foot. The more compacted the snow, the heavier it is.
Natural disasters and devastation go hand-in-hand. Natural disasters in our horse community can often result in the loss of our beloved horses, our dream barns and houses, and our life savings.
Without our wonderful planet, life would be nonexistent. We would not have the privilege of galloping through open fields, hearing hungry nickers when walking into the barn, or seeing our happy horses grazing in their paddocks. Therefore as a horse community, it is our duty to try to conserve our resources so that future equestrians and horses can enjoy the same lifestyle that we live today.
Barn fires are a reality. They are a reality that none of us want to face but are something we should be prepared for. Prevention techniques and fire education are two of the most valuable tools for minimizing your risk for fire
HorseProperties.net – The Unique Care Thoroughbred Race Horses Require
You may have recently heard about American Pharoah, the American Thoroughbred racehorse that became only the twelfth Triple Crown winner since 1875 after going wire-to-wire at the Belmont Stakes on June 6th. What you may not know is that the horses involved and the races themselves are […]
The Basics of Training a Horse
Horse training should be approached methodically and calmly in order to teach your horse how to trust you. With our basic tips on how to train a horse, you’ll be able to begin building a meaningful relationship with your horse that will be rooted in trust and respect.
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