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Behind the scenes, life at the barn is an exciting place. Each day brings a new challenge, yet the rewards can be fulfilling.There's the feeding and watering to take care of. Then, it would be best if you cleaned your horse's stable and bedding. Afterwards, it's grooming and exercising. Life at the barn is never dull.Learn more about barn life and stable management and understand how you and your horse can bond through daily activities.The R...

What better way is there to get your daily dose of fresh air than riding a horse down a local trail? However, you shouldn't go out and buy one until you know how to take care of a horse.Bringing a horse into your family can be a very rewarding experience, but it's also one that requires a lot of care and attention. You can't just stick it in the stable and bring it out whenever you want a ride. If you've just acquired your first horse,...

What if dogs aren't man's best friend? What if horses actually are?. More than 7.2 million horses live in the United States. Just over one million Americans own a horse.People own horses for many reasons. Bonding, competition, exercise and more. But horse grooming is not one of them. Time-consuming and never ending, grooming a horse on a regular basis can feel exhausting. But if you want to keep your horse healthy for years to come, you need...

If you’re considering getting into the equestrian lifestyle and committing to horse ownership, there are few things more important to consider than where your horse (or horses) will live and be cared for. On one hand, if you have the space, you can always opt to do your own horsekeeping, though it will involve significant investment on your part. On the other hand, there are likely to be boarding facilities in your general area that can do mos...

Grooming is not only a wonderful chance for a rider to bond with a horse, but it is also a chance for young or inexperienced horses to get comfortable with human interaction. Here's our Beginner's Guide to Horse Grooming. While regular grooming improves the look of your horse, it also has health benefits. Cuts, sores and other injuries can be discovered during grooming periods and addressed early, so they do not escalate. Brushing your horse als...