Producing an average of 50 pounds of manure a day, your horse might have you shoveling and cleaning 24/7. But before you toss out that steaming pile of manure, did you ever consider giving it a gander? That heap of horse poop might provide valuable insight on your horse’s overall health and well being. Even … Read more
As grazing animals, horses eat constantly throughout the day. Their digestive system have developed to handle frequent food intake, and meeting these needs help keep a horse healthy. The problem? Horses don’t always know how to pace themselves. That’s when a slow feeder might come in handy. Designed to help a horse maintain a healthy digestive … Read more
Yes, most pole barns have insulation. But they usually can’t keep temperatures normal when the cold weather rolls in. That’s why most ranchers invest in the best barn heaters to keep their animals warm through the cold, winter months. Although you might think very few differences separate barn heaters and heating options on the market, they’re … Read more
Owning a horse is a great way to stay healthy because it comes with an active, outdoor lifestyle. You’ll spend hours at the barn mucking out and doing chores, so it’s important to be comfortable and protected when you’re working. The best shoes for working at the barn are barn boots, and we’ll take a … Read more
The summer season is the best time of year for enjoying our horses. The sunshine and long days make going to the barn and riding out more of a pleasure than a chore. But summer has its drawbacks too. If it’s not the flies driving you and your horse crazy, then it’s the stifling midday … Read more
History tells us that all around the world, since horses were first domesticated, our ancient ancestors depended on a fence to contain them. Quite simply if we didn’t keep horses within a fence then we wouldn’t be able to keep them at all. This is why fences are vitally important and much care and consideration … Read more
If you own horses, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time filling up water buckets and carrying them around. All of this time adds up, and If you think about it, maybe it could have been better spent on doing more fun things with your equine friend. Using an automatic waterer for horses not … Read more