Horse stall mats are a great way to upgrade your barn or stable. Good stall mats can last for years, improve joint health and comfort for horses, and reduce both cost and time spent cleaning stalls. Horse stall mats, usually made from reinforced rubber, can be purchased in a number of different styles, thicknesses, and …
Horses are, for the most part, incredibly well-suited to snowy conditions. Convex hooves and thick winter coats make most horses more comfortable in snowy conditions than in high humidity heat. That said, there are still some wintry conditions that are unsafe for a horse to be turned out in. Read on to learn more about …
Detangling a tangled and matted horse mane and tail can be a frustrating and time-consuming process- too often resulting in excessive loss of hair and thinning of the tail in the process! Before you take the nuclear option and completely roach your horse’s mane, try this method for detangling. Below you will find illustrated instructions …
American horse owners generally avoid pasturing horses alone, but always stable horses one-per-stall. Why do we stall horses separately and is it possible that alternative stabling might be cheaper, easier, and healthier for many horses? Read on to learn more. Do Horses Need Their Own Separate Stalls? Short Answer: In traditionally built barns, Yes. …
When I became a horse owner, I worried a lot about my first horse and all aspects of his life! How, I wondered, would I know if he was getting enough to sleep? How would I be able to tell if he wasn’t sleeping well? I knew that horses sleep standing up, but I also …
Six ways to keep your horses’ water trough thawed without using a heater: 1. Partially Cover the Water’s Surface To prevent water from freezing in a trough, the first step is to cover as much of the surface of your tank as you can. Consider using c-clamps to secure plywood or polystyrene foam insulation to …
Just like for human athletes, cooling off your horse after an intense workout is an essential part of horse ownership. For most amateur riders, you won’t need to cool your horse after every ride, but if you’ve had an extreme ride and asked your horse to run, jump, or work intensely, you may need …
