If you own horses, you know how injury-prone they can be. From small scratches and scrapes to more serious problems like muscle strains and broken legs, caring for horses can sometimes be difficult, especially during the harsh winter months ahead! Here are a few first-aid essentials you should keep in your horse barn for when accidents inevitably… Read more »
Tag: horse barns
Build a Horse Barn or Board Your Horses?
To build your own horse barn, or to board your horses—that is the question. It’s a tough choice, but we’re here to help you weigh the benefits of building a horse barn vs. boarding your horses. When should you board? Here are two good reasons: You don’t have enough space to build a barn on… Read more »
Reap the Physical and Mental Benefits of Horseback Riding
For anyone who has ever gone horseback riding, you know what an exhilarating experience it can be. Horses are one of the most beautiful and powerful animals on earth and it is an absolute privilege to be able to ride one. Horses are an extremely obedient animal and are able to help people get over… Read more »
Nothing Says, “I Appreciate Diversity More” than Providing Shelter for Your Horses
From Deer Creek Structures to you, we hope you and your loved ones had a beautiful and relaxing Thanksgiving. In previous posts, you know we are all about this time of the year, especially as it pertains to being thankful for the good things in our lives, being appreciative of the world around us. This… Read more »
Shed Row Horse Barns
When life on God’s creation brings storm clouds and extreme weather, it’s natural for any creature to want to seek shelter. Too often, we as people assume that a strong animal can bear the brunt of winds and rain, forgetting our role as stewards of the creatures in our domain. Here at Deer Creek Structures,… Read more »
Keeping Your Horse Happy and Healthy in Winter
“It was You who set all the boundaries of the earth; You made both summer and winter.” (Psalm 74:17) With Christmas behind us and the month of Lent just around the corner, we find ourselves in the throes of an unusually harsh winter. Even in Texas we’ve seen freezing temperatures and blankets of snow on… Read more »
Retired Horses in the Florida Sun
Reverence for the God-given strength and beauty of the wild horse is easy to achieve when one considers both the power that these animals possess and yet their great capacity for peace. Horses who are cared for care for their masters in return. Here at Deer Creek Structures, we try to do our part by… Read more »
A Festive Horse Barn
Are you sick and tired of having the same set up for Christmas lights and decorations every year? Do you need a creative idea that will help make your property stand out during the holiday season? If yes, and if you own a horse barn or stable, why not decorate your barn? Taking the time… Read more »
The Importance of a Horse Barn
Horse barns are a vital aspect of your horse’s overall wellness. Much like humans, horses spend most of their time in their homes and need a safe, comfortable, and clean environment to eat, sleep and relax in. It is imperative that the barn floor is made of high-quality materials to ensure the horse has traction… Read more »