Mare Power at the Longines World Cup & Heaps of Other Equestrian Entertainment Midweek at the Royal
Friday, November 13 2015
Mare Power at the Longines World Cup & Heaps of Other Equestrian Entertainment Midweek at the Royal By Kim MacMillan All photos by Shelley Higgins/Copyright MacMillan Photography It’s hard to describe the importance of the Royal Winter Fair to someone who hasn’t been there before. This year our associate photographer Sarah Miller is accompanying me to attend her very first Winter Fair for two days and it will be fun to watch her reaction to the animals, the shopping, the horse show and the many delightful epicurean treats available
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Barn Designs for Easier Stall Cleaning
Thursday, November 12 2015
When you own a horse barn with multiple horses, there’s a good chance that you spend most of your chore time cleaning stalls. Stall cleaning is a necessary chore, but did you know that you can actually design your horse barn to make stall cleaning easier? Here are some tips that you’ll want to consider when planning and building your barn! Include Generously Sized Stalls One of the biggest mistakes that new barn owners make is to install stalls in their barn that are really too small for their horses.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Adding Privacy to Your Farm
Wednesday, November 11 2015
Your farm and barn are your sanctuary. They are places where you and your family can enjoy your horses in peace. Or they should be, at least – encroaching development of neighboring properties or busy nearby roads can leave your private property feeling anything but. Don’t worry, though – we’ve come up with some great ways that can add privacy to your farm! Set the Barn and House Back from the Road One of the best ways to create privacy for your property begins with the construction stage.
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Designing Your Hayloft for Easy Feeding
Tuesday, November 10 2015
When you’re designing your barn, much of your focus is probably on the barn’s first floor.
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Ideas for a Luxurious Tack Room
Friday, November 06 2015
If you’ve taken a look at Pinterest lately, you’ve probably seen some gorgeously luxurious tack rooms. Your tack room stores some of your most valuable equipment, and there’s nothing better than a light, bright, and airy tack room.
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Preparing Your Horse for Winter
Thursday, November 05 2015
We can all feel it – winter is coming! This means that now is the time to get your horse ready for winter. Do you have the following items on your to-do list this month
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Should You Use a Feeder for Your Horse?
Wednesday, November 04 2015
Are you thinking about adding a horse feeder to your barn or pasture? Horse feeders have many different benefits, and often they are a worthwhile investment. If you’re still on the fence about whether you should use a feeder for your horse, consider the following factors
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Ways the Stable-Ity Grid Can Make Your Life Easier
Tuesday, November 03 2015
Are your paddocks muddy messes?
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Technology to Include When Building Your Dream Barn
Friday, October 30 2015
As you plan out how you will bring your dream barn to life , are you thinking about the technology that you want to include in your barn? It’s best to plan your technology out during your early stages of planning your barn. Here are some types of technology that you might want to consider including in your dream barn! Intercom If you’re building a large barn, you might want to consider installing an intercom system
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