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 »
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 »
Boarding facilities; aisle barns; shedrow barns; run-in sheds. There are so many options when it comes to equine housing, it can be difficult to narrow down which one is best for you and your horse! While you may not initially consider a portable run-in shed as one of your first choices, there is a case… Read more »
The team at Deer Creek Structures is always looking for a way to reach the farmers and ranchers of Central Texas, so we can provide them with the buildings they need to keep their farm in good shape. That’s why you’ll find us next month at one of our favorite events—the Mid-Tex Farm, Ranch &… Read more »
With the strong desire to preserve historic barns nowadays, it can be challenging to determine if you really need an upgrade. If your barn is looking drab, it’s likely time for a change! Your barn should never be more trouble than what it’s worth, so it’s best to detect these signs early before your barn… Read more »
If you’re a horse owner and lover, you probably like to think of your horse as invincible—perpetually galloping joyfully in the fields and ready for a ride. Unfortunately, like all animals, they are susceptible to disease and other physical ailments. As a responsible horse owner, it is crucial that you educate yourself about the most… Read more »
Since the winter season is fully upon us—and in our last blog post we covered cold weather care for your backyard chickens—we thought it might be useful to have our experts give you the scoop on how to prepare your horse barn for winter! Your horses should have proper shelter to retreat to all year,… Read more »
Most of us spend the first half of each year thinking of Christmas as a holiday far off in the distant future we don’t have to worry about for a while. But once those leaves begin to change and the Halloween costumes start popping up in the stores, Christmas sneaks up on you before you… Read more »
