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Grooming helps to keep the horse's skin and coat healthy. It removes dirt, dust, and parasites, which can help to prevent skin problems and infections. Grooming also helps to stimulate blood circulation and promote muscle relaxation.

  • Performance: A well-groomed horse is more likely to perform well. Grooming helps to remove any discomfort or distractions from the horse, so that it can focus on its work. Grooming also helps to keep the horse's muscles and joints flexible, which can improve its performance.
  • Safety: Grooming is a good opportunity to inspect the horse for any injuries or signs of illness. This can help to identify problems early on, when they are most treatable. Grooming also helps to prevent tack from rubbing on the horse, which can cause discomfort and sores.
  • Bonding: Grooming is a great way to bond with your horse. It is a quiet time when you can simply interact with your horse and enjoy its company. Grooming can also help to build trust and respect between you and your horse.

Here are some specific benefits of horse grooming:

  • Reduces the risk of skin problems: Grooming removes dirt, dust, and parasites, which can help to prevent skin problems such as rain rot, mud fever, and ringworm.
  • Improves hoof health: Grooming helps to keep the hooves clean and free of debris. This can help to prevent hoof problems such as thrush and abscesses.
  • Prevents saddle sores: Grooming removes any dirt or sweat that may have accumulated under the saddle, which can help to prevent saddle sores.
  • Promotes blood circulation: Grooming massages the horse's skin, which helps to promote blood circulation. This can improve the horse's overall health and well-being.
  • Relieves stress: Grooming can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for the horse. It can help to relieve stress and anxiety.

Overall, horse grooming is an important part of horse care. It helps to keep the horse healthy, comfortable, and performing at its best.

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To choose the correct barn or stall for your horse, you need to consider a number of factors, including:

  • Size: The barn or stall should be large enough for your horse to move around comfortably.
  • Ventilation: The barn or stall should be well-ventilated to prevent the buildup of ammonia and other harmful gases.
  • Lighting: The barn or stall should have adequate lighting, both natural and artificial.
  • Flooring: The flooring in the barn or stall should be non-slip and easy to clean.
  • Drainage: The barn or stall should have good drainage to prevent the accumulation of water.
  • Amenities: Some barns offer amenities such as indoor and outdoor arenas, wash stalls, and tack rooms. Consider which amenities are important to you and your horse.
  • Location: The barn should be conveniently located for you and your horse.

Once you have considered these factors, you can start to narrow down your choices. Here are some tips for choosing the correct barn or stall for your horse:

  • Visit the barn in person: This will give you a chance to see the facilities firsthand and to talk to the barn owner or manager.
  • Ask other horse owners for recommendations: Talk to your friends, family, and other horse owners to see which barns they recommend.
  • Read online reviews: Online reviews can be a good way to learn more about different barns and to see what other horse owners have to say about them.
  • Consider your horse's individual needs: If your horse has any special needs, such as a medical condition or behavioral problem, make sure to choose a barn that can accommodate those needs.

When you are visiting a barn, be sure to pay attention to the following:

  • Cleanliness: The barn should be clean and well-maintained.
  • Horses: The horses should appear to be healthy and well-cared for.
  • Staff: The staff should be knowledgeable and experienced.
  • Atmosphere: The barn should have a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

Choosing the correct barn or stall for your horse is an important decision. By taking the time to consider your horse's individual needs and to choose a barn that meets those needs, you can help to ensure that your horse has a happy and healthy home.

Here are some additional tips for choosing and using a barn or stall for your horse:

  • Barn:
    • Make sure that the barn is properly ventilated to prevent the buildup of ammonia and other harmful gases.
    • Clean the barn regularly to remove manure and other debris.
    • Provide your horse with fresh water at all times.
  • Stall:
    • Spread the bedding evenly in the stall to provide a soft and comfortable surface for your horse to lie down on.
    • Remove wet and soiled bedding on a daily basis to help prevent the growth of bacteria.
    • Add fresh bedding to the stall as needed.

By following these tips, you can help to create a safe and healthy environment for your horse.

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Arena Footing Basics 101

by Martin Collins

Equestrians will agree, when it comes to arena riding, a well-appointed ring is a joy to work (and play!) in. The footing you choose for your enclosure will depend on a variety of factors and will be the most important component of a well-designed and properly constructed riding area. In this article, Glynnie Walford of Martin Collins© Equine Surfaces provides the information you need to create a first-rate surface for all of your equine endeavors.

Building Your Arena’s Foundation

Next to the footing, the base is the most important part of your arena, and often something that gets overlooked during construction. Here are a few things to consider before starting any new construction.

Cut and Fill

Cut and Fill is the process of cutting into a bank and re-laying the material lower down the bank to create a “level formation” for your outdoor equine arena. The banks/ slopes must be created correctly to support the new formation.

The more level the site, the less cost will be involved in the initial stages of construction.

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Is it Time to Walk Your One True Love Down the Center Aisle?

By Nikki Alvin-Smith

When I arrived in America from Great Britain eons ago, I was soon engrossed in everything horse. In fact, it only took me a few months to purchase my first USA horse and put him in livery. My first and only boarding barn experience was at Caumsett State Park Stables, Lloyds Harbor, NY, at the previous estate of Marshall Field, the American entrepreneur and founder of Marshall Field of the Chicago-based department stores.

While the majority of horses were stabled in the new forty stall metal structure with two long aisles with ten stalls set each side of a center space, the original brick built polo barn was home to a couple of Grand Prix showjumpers, and also the location for the only bathroom available, so trips to and from and through the grand building were a necessity. These trips would have been much more enjoyable without having to negotiate the fierce Dobermans, named Angel and Lucifer, who the leaseholders of the property kept on the farm (at some point Lucifer attacked our poodle resulting in an expensive veterinary visit so that dog was aptly named). Despite the dogs unwanted accompaniment of my visits, as I walked through these beautiful stables the center aisle design was obviously a superb idea.

The center aisle design was especially appreciated during our first American winter, when the weather surprised us with its tenacity and three feet of snow. Blissfully unaware of how difficult negotiating the drive to the barn would be, we knew once there we would find safe harbor from the weather in the center aisle barn to tack up before we headed to the indoor to ride. En route to the barn we encountered the scary appearance of a huge bright yellow behemoth, a snowplow, which tore through the country road with little regard for where we were going to place our car to avoid a head on collision. It was quite a surprise to us, as England had no snowplows (even now I believe the country only has a handful).

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Horizon Structures Presents: The Top Five Most Important Features to Feature in Your New Horse Barn

By Nikki Alvin-Smith

When considering various features of a barn, (regardless of whether you are going prefabricated, pole barn or stick built), it is important to carefully question the builders under consideration for the project as to which features are included in the price and which features you will be charged extra fees to include.

1. The Outside Spectacle
When choosing your new barn design it is wise to first consider how it will impact your property visually. What type of roofing and siding do you want and what colors? With the choice of color and product you should also think about maintenance and snowfall. For example, a metal roof will shed snowload better than shingle, but will also be noisier inside the building unless you add insulation underneath the roof.

2. Light is Right
Everyone loves a light barn. Regardless of whether you choose a sash window, transom window or other design it is important that the interior of the window have a protective grill. Think about how you will clean the windows too. This is at a minimum a bi-annual chore, so ease of operation and reach is important. Also consider prevailing winds and airflow in your building and try to maximize airflow. Windows add valuable light and can minimize the use of electric. You can also add skylights for natural light.

Shutters are a pretty addition but make sure they are out of the reach of inquiring equine mouths. These can be decorative or functional.

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Horizon Structures Presents….Don’t Fool Around with Foal Safety

By Nikki Alvin-Smith

The foal is the goal and the goal is to keep that foal happy and healthy. Every year foals die due to accidents. While some no-one could have foreseen, some are preventable. Many occur due to poor stall design.

The comfort and safety of ‘Mom’ is paramount. Your mare needs to have space to move around before, during and after birth. The ideal size stall would be 12 x 24 feet for a 16 h.h. horse. To achieve this stall size you may not wish to have a designated stall all year round, so when you design your new barn if you have any thoughts at all that you may have a pregnant mare in your future herd, either by design or accident, it is wise to factor in stall conversion.

If you implement a dividing stall wall that may be removed for foaling season, it will save you much heartache and provide your mare with the space she needs. The boards and/or grills may be removed from the channels and the channels removed to complete this new maternity ward. No sharp edges allowed.

When your mare goes into labor, she may throw herself about the stall as if experiencing a colic. The walls of a stall should therefore be solid board rather than the thinner tongue and groove pine. You can use 2x8 or 2x6 boards. The larger the board you use the stronger. The walls should also have support in the middle through either a wall straightener or brackets and be certain that no nails protrude.

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To choose the correct bedding and feed for your horse, you need to consider a number of factors, including:

  • Age: Younger horses and older horses may have different bedding and feeding needs. For example, younger horses may need more bedding to cushion their joints, and older horses may need a more digestible feed.
  • Activity level: Horses that are more active, such as performance horses, may need a different diet than horses that are less active, such as pleasure horses.
  • Health: Horses with certain health conditions, such as allergies or digestive problems, may need a specialized bedding or feed.
  • Climate: Horses that live in extreme climates may need a different bedding or feed than horses that live in more moderate climates.

Once you have considered these factors, you can start to narrow down your choices. Here are some tips for choosing the correct bedding and feed for your horse:

Bedding:

  • Choose a bedding that is absorbent, comfortable, and safe for your horse.
  • Avoid bedding that is dusty or moldy, as this can irritate your horse's respiratory system.
  • Consider using a bedding that is compostable, so that you can reduce your environmental impact.

Feed:

  • Choose a feed that is appropriate for your horse's age, activity level, health, and climate.
  • Avoid feeding your horse too much grain, as this can lead to health problems such as obesity and laminitis.
  • Offer your horse plenty of hay or grass, as this is the best source of fiber for horses.

If you are unsure which bedding or feed is right for your horse, it is a good idea to consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist. They can help you to assess your horse's individual needs and to choose the best bedding and feed for your horse's health and well-being.

Here are some additional tips for choosing and using bedding and feed for your horse:

Bedding:

  • Spread the bedding evenly in the stall to provide a soft and comfortable surface for your horse to lie down on.
  • Remove wet and soiled bedding on a daily basis to help prevent the growth of bacteria.
  • Add fresh bedding to the stall as needed.

Feed:

  • Feed your horse at regular times each day.
  • Divide your horse's daily feed ration into two or more meals.
  • Offer your horse fresh water at all times.
  • Monitor your horse's body condition and adjust the feed ration as needed.

    • By following these tips, you can choose the correct bedding and feed for your horse and help to ensure that your horse stays healthy and happy.

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    Horse farm equipment is essential for the proper care and management of horses. It allows horse owners and handlers to provide their horses with a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment. The specific types of equipment needed will vary depending on the size and type of horse operation, but some common examples include:

    Housing: Stables, stalls, paddocks, and pastures are all essential for housing horses. Stables provide horses with shelter from the elements, while stalls allow them to rest and sleep. Paddocks and pastures provide horses with space to exercise and graze.

    Feeding and watering: Hay feeders, water buckets, and automatic feeders are all essential for feeding horses. Hay feeders provide horses with a constant supply of hay, while water buckets and automatic feeders ensure that horses always have access to clean water.

    Saddling and bridling: Saddles, bridles, and reins are all essential for safely riding horses. Saddles distribute weight evenly and help to prevent sores, while bridles control the horse's head and neck. Reins allow the rider to communicate with the horse.

    Hoof care: Hoof picks, rasps, and trimming tools are essential for maintaining the health of horse hooves. Hoof picks remove dirt and debris, rasps smooth out rough edges, and trimming tools help to maintain the proper shape of the hoof.

    Grooming: Brushes, combs, and hoof polishes are essential for grooming horses. Brushes and combs remove dirt, dust, and loose hair, while hoof polishes protect the hooves from moisture and damage.

    Exercise: Riding saddles, jumping saddles, and longeing whips are all essential for exercising horses. Riding saddles provide support and comfort during riding, jumping saddles are designed for jumping, and longeing whips are used to guide and control horses during longeing.

    Medical care: Thermometers, syringes, bandages, and first aid kits are essential for providing medical care to horses. Thermometers are used to check body temperature, syringes are used to administer medications, bandages are used to treat wounds, and first aid kits are used to treat minor injuries.

    Proper horse farm equipment allows for safe and efficient horse care, which ultimately promotes the health, well-being, and longevity of these magnificent animals.

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    It is important to use the proper fencing to keep your horses safe.

    Good fencing for horses must be:

    • Strong and durable: Horses are powerful animals, so their fencing needs to be strong enough to withstand being kicked, rubbed against, and jumped over.
    • Safe: Fencing should not have any sharp edges or protruding objects that could injure a horse.
    • Visible: Horses have poor eyesight, so their fencing should be easy for them to see. This is especially important for white horses, which can have difficulty seeing white fences.
    • Secure: Fencing should be secure enough to keep horses in and predators out.

    Here are some of the most common types of fencing used for horses:

    When looking at equestrian real estate, it is important to consider the following factors:

    • Land: The amount and quality of land is one of the most important factors to consider when buying equestrian real estate. You will need enough land to accommodate your horses, as well as any other buildings or facilities that you plan to have on the property. The land should also be suitable for horses, meaning that it should be well-drained and have good footing.
    • Facilities: The type and condition of the facilities on the property are also important to consider. Do you need a barn, stalls, wash racks, tack rooms, or any other facilities? Are the existing facilities in good condition?
    • Location: The location of the property is also important. Do you want to be close to other equestrian facilities, such as riding trails, showgrounds, or veterinary clinics? Do you want to be in a rural area or a more suburban or urban area?
    • Budget: Equestrian real estate can be expensive, so it is important to set a realistic budget before you start shopping. Keep in mind that you will also need to factor in the cost of maintaining the property and caring for your horses.

    Here are some additional things to keep in mind when looking at equestrian real estate:

    • Zoning: Make sure that the property is zoned for equestrian use. Some areas have restrictions on the number of horses that you can have on a property or the type of facilities that you can build.
    • Water: Make sure that the property has access to water, either from a well or a municipal water supply. If you are planning to have a lot of horses, you will need to make sure that the water supply is adequate.
    • Fencing: The property should be fenced to keep your horses contained. Make sure that the fencing is in good condition and that it is appropriate for the type of horses that you will be keeping.
    • Neighbors: It is important to consider the type of neighbors that you will have. If you are planning to keep a lot of horses, you may want to avoid living in a densely populated area.

    It is also a good idea to have an experienced equestrian inspector inspect the property before you buy it. The inspector can identify any potential problems with the property and can give you an estimate of the cost to repair any problems that are found.

    Buying equestrian real estate can be a big investment, but it can also be a very rewarding experience. By carefully considering all of the factors involved, you can find the perfect property for you and your horses.

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