Using Schooling Shows to Get to Big Wins
Wednesday, August 28 2024 by Michelle Green
By Valerie Pride
Hopefully, wherever you are, you have access to some summertime opportunities at low-key, grassroots showing excursions that provide us with real experience and expertise! Daytime or nighttime, it’s real time spent with your horse to gain … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, The Classic Insider
Barn-Related New Year’s Resolutions
Thursday, December 31 2015 by Editor
Have you started planning out your New Year’s Resolutions? Are you stumped on just what your goals for this next year should be
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under: barn-management, bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
How to Turn Your Dream Barn Into a Reality
Tuesday, December 29 2015 by Editor
Does your dream barn seem like a far-off reality?
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Maximizing Your Barn’s Indoor Storage
Thursday, December 24 2015 by Editor
Storage always seems to be an issue in horse barns – it seems that no matter how much storage a barn offers, you always need more! Here are some great ways that you can maximize the amount of indoor storage offered by your barn. Install Lockers and Closets Installing a number of lockers and closets in your barn can instantly maximize the storage that you have available
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Tagged under: barn building 101, bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
Keeping Horses Happy and Healthy When Turnout Isn’t Possible
Wednesday, December 23 2015 by Editor
We all know that turnout is beneficial to horses, but sometimes it just isn’t possible to turn horses out. The encroaching winter weather often brings snow and ice storms, and these conditions may leave your pastures unsafe for turnout
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under: bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, horse health, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
Advantages of an Indoor Arena That You Just Can’t Ignore
Tuesday, December 22 2015 by Editor
Have you been contemplating whether adding an indoor arena to your property is worth the investment? We’ve got the answer for you – it is! Here are some of the biggest advantages of an indoor arena that you can’t afford to ignore. Increased Lesson Income Do you live in a climate with harsh winter weather?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under: barn building 101, bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
How to Make Horsehair Bracelets
Tuesday, December 15 2015 by Editor
If you’re looking for a great memento of a beloved horse, or if you still need a creative Christmas gift for a horse-loving friend, then today’s blog is just for you! Have you ever wondered how to make a horsehair bracelet? We’ve got step-by-step directions so you can do this fun craft in your home this month.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tagged under: bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, horse-basics, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
How to Design Your Horse Barn to Withstand Heavy Snow Loads
Friday, December 11 2015 by Editor
If you live in an area which receives significant snowfall each winter, then it’s important to factor in the weight that your barn must be able to support when you’re planning the structure. Barn collapses can be devastating, but they’re also usually avoidable. These tips can help you to design your barn to withstand heavy snow loads
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Tagged under: barn building 101, bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Feed Sacks
Tuesday, December 08 2015 by Editor
Do you feel bad tossing out tons of old feed sacks each week? Those feed sacks don’t have to go straight into the trash.
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Tagged under: bridge-farm, entries, hatchaway-bridge-farm, horse-basics, the classic insider, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
Why You Should Visit Lexington, Kentucky
Friday, December 04 2015 by Editor
Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? The Horse Capital of the World, there are tons of things for horse lovers to do in Lexington
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