Managing Weeds in Horse Paddocks
Thursday, February 12 2015
There’s nothing better than a well-maintained horse pasture.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Creative Uses for Old Baling Twine
Wednesday, February 11 2015
If there’s one thing that every barn has plenty of, it’s baling twine. So what do you do with all of this leftover twine, aside from throwing it in the trash? Here are some creative ways to use old baling twine.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Meeting Laura Kraut
Tuesday, February 10 2015
It was such fun to do my research before interviewing Laura Kraut. I read an article where her mom spoke of how Laura and her sister Katherine had fun showing their horses at the Tryon, North Carolina show, then took them swimming in the creek near the show barns. Even at a big show, having fun played a predominate role and it continues for the sisters to this day
- Published in Notes from the Field, Z-Blogs
Should You Build a Barn Apartment?
Monday, February 09 2015
Many barns, especially large facilities, feature apartments that are either above the barn or located on the property. When planning your barn building project, whether or not to include an apartment is a choice that you will face. You will want to consider the following points when deciding whether to build an apartment with your barn
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Mustangs Start Slow Out of the Gate
Saturday, February 07 2015
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian has continued to struggle in the spring season as we have dropped three straight competitions.
Winter Equestrian Festival’s Second Annual Pony Derby To Benefit Give A Buck For Special Equestrians
Friday, February 06 2015
Pony Derby to Benefit Give a Buck for Special Equestrians (Photo Credit: Sissy DeMaria) WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL’S SECOND ANNUAL PONY DERBY TO BENEFIT GIVE A BUCK FOR SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS Jump for the Children Pony Derby Fundraiser to be Held March 6 th at WEF WELLINGTON, FL (Jan. 20, 2015) Give a Buck for Special Equestrians is kicking off the New Year with the announcement of the Winter Equestrian Festival’s Second Annual Jump for the Children Pony Derby Classic to be held March 6 th .
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
USC Aiken Polo Match Sunday!
Friday, February 06 2015
The USC Aiken Polo team has had an incredibly year! The team, who not long ago was in fear of disappearing due to many members graduating, is now becoming one of the most successful club sports at USC Aiken.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Fun Ways to Beat the Winter Riding Blues
Thursday, February 05 2015
As the cold weather drags on, it tends to feel like the end of winter is nowhere in sight. Luckily, we’ve come up with some fun activities for you to help beat the winter riding (or non-riding) blues.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
How to Clean Water Buckets and Horse Troughs During Winter
Wednesday, February 04 2015
Providing your horse with access to fresh, clean water is important year-round, but keeping buckets and troughs clean in the winter can be a challenge. Rather than battling the algae that often grows in troughs and buckets during the summer, the winter brings cold temperatures that can make cleaning buckets and troughs difficult
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
What Is It Like Living Above a Horse Barn?
Monday, February 02 2015
Have you ever wanted to live with your horses?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs