Barn Building 101: Special Needs – Layup and Rehab
Thursday, May 23 2013
Whether it’s your own horse or you are a barn owner thinking of adding another revenue stream by boarding horses that are injured, you will probably experience a horse needing special recuperative care at least once.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Get Creative with Summer Horse Camps
Friday, May 17 2013
Summer brings with it the excitement of horse camps – perhaps you’re running one yourself this year. Camps are a great way to provide young riders with a fun, safe introduction to horses, but there’s only so much time that they can spend in the saddle. Have you started to brainstorm activities to keep campers entertained while they’re not riding?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Establishing Barn Rules
Friday, May 10 2013
A well thought-out set of rules can keep a barn running safely and effectively.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Biz: Let’s Be Careful Out There
Thursday, May 09 2013
Your horse is one of your most prized possessions, with your tack and equipment a close second. One of the easiest ways to make sure your barn is free of areas or items that could cause harm or injury to a horse or owner is to have a good safety plan in effect. Routinely check your barn with a critical eye to make sure you are following your plan.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Precautions Against Horse Theft
Friday, May 03 2013
You love your horse that is why theft is always a concern for horse owners. While you can’t be with your horses 24 hours a day, you can be proactive and minimize the risk of equine theft
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Fencing
Thursday, April 25 2013
Keeping your horse safe and secure with fencing is one of the best ways to prevent harm to your horse.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Growing Sport of Horse Agility
Monday, April 22 2013
Chances are the term “agility” brings to mind dogs racing over courses of obstacles. But did you know that the sport is quickly gaining popularity among the equestrian community, and that the animals negotiating the courses are horses instead of dogs
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Environmental Options
Thursday, April 18 2013
If you are trying to make your barn and barn operations more eco-friendly, here are two categories and some ideas of ways you can accomplish this: Products in and around your barn High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is available as an option with Classic Equine Equipment’s stall systems.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Working With What You’ve Got
Thursday, April 11 2013
Sometimes building a new barn isn’t an option. Perhaps you purchased property with an existing barn and, while the structure is sound and in good repair on the outside, the insides could use some help.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Pasture Herd Dynamics
Friday, April 05 2013
Chances are that if your horse is turned out with other horses, you’ve observed some interesting interactions between them. Establishing an understanding of the basics of herd dynamics can help to clear up what you’re seeing, and it can make you aware of potential safety issues involved when working with a herd of horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs