When you’re building your own custom barn, searching for a prefab model, or even just making some updates to your current structure, there are a lot of building materials for you to choose from. One of the most important decisions you’ll make when it comes to these materials is what to use for your roof…. Read more »
When you’re out in the sun in the peak of summer tending to your yard or your barn, it doesn’t take long to overheat. So just imagine how your chickens must feel covered in feathers and cooped up in a tiny space with the rest of their flock! Backyard chickens are susceptible to the dangers… Read more »
Even if you’re not planning on selling your home in the near future, it’s important that you are constantly making improvements to your property to boost its potential market value. One way to do this without spending a fortune on renovations is to add a portable, freestanding shedrow or aisle barn to your backyard. In… Read more »
Did you know that horses are considered herd animals? It’s true! Horses are social by nature and can actually become lonely and anxious if they don’t get the companionship they crave. It can sometimes be difficult for a horse owner to fulfill this need by themselves. Fortunately, horses are amiable creatures that get along with… Read more »
When you ride your first horse, one of the most important care aspects you’ll learn about is tack. Horse tack is the equipment used to prepare a horse to be ridden, and a rider to ride and control the horse. If you decide to become a horse owner, one of your primary responsibilities will be… Read more »
Taking your horse out for walks and rides and allowing them time to roam around your pasture is an essential aspect of horse care. Unfortunately, this time spent exploring outdoors leaves your horse vulnerable to a few additional health risks—and ticks are one of the worst! In order to ensure you horse lives a long… Read more »
The temperatures are rising, flowers are blooming, and birds are chirping again, which can only mean one thing—spring has finally sprung! If you’re a cabin owner, that means you can finally open up your favorite getaway again (or go back to enjoying it in the warm weather and sunshine). Whether you closed your cabin for… Read more »
Does it take you 20 minutes to find your horse’s comb when you go to the barn to groom them? Do you have to move a pile of junk just to get to that comb when you do find it? Is that the same pile of junk you had to move yesterday when you were… Read more »
Most of us can agree that allergies are one of the more annoying and inconvenient health issues some of us have had to learn to deal with. You might wonder from time to time if your horse is susceptible to the same hypersensitive reactions that we are—and the answer is yes! While they’re not as… Read more »
As a horse owner, it’s your job to make sure your horse is happy and healthy in a safe and nurturing environment. Along with routine care for your horse themselves—grooming, exercise, bonding, feeding—the biggest factor in your horse’s health will be their living conditions. Once you’ve invested in a high-quality horse barn or shed, you… Read more »
