My daughter is the one who started this whole horse obsession of ours. I didn’t think I’d like them as much as I do, but I surprised myself. Not only do I like the horses at our barn a lot, I find myself wanting to ride one more and more. But, trying to find a […]
Pasture Dimensions: How Much Land Do You Need Per Horse?
The thought of buying a piece of land for us to pasture and stable our horses, instead of paying someone else full board, has been a serious thought of ours over the last six or so months. I come from the frame of mind that would rather pay down my own land, than someone else’s. […]
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up With Their Eyes Open
One time in the middle of a horse show, it seemed like our horse Harper was about to fall over and and take a much needed nap. As she was standing there, she began to lean towards one side, thankfully towards me, and I pushed on her a bit until she seemed to wake back […]
Can Horses Eat Bananas?
We wanted to treat our horse to something special that wasn’t going to be bad for her. We didn’t know what we should give so we looked around a bit and did some research. Everyone knows horses like carrots and apples but what about something more? Bananas! Something delicious that also adds nutrients into her […]
What Is The Fastest Horse Breed In The World? (With Pictures)
We’ve been horse owners for a while now, and being around the barn every day and seeing the horses running around, I got curious: What is the fastest horse breed in the world? I’ve done some research, and am proud to say that I’ve got an answer for you. So, what is the fastest horse […]
7 Common Horse Myths
There are myths for everything under the sun, and our beloved horses are no different. In fact, there are some ridiculous myths out there that I’m going to debunk right now. Have you ever heard any of these myths before? A horse is old at 15 At our local barn, we have a 20 year […]
Winter Horse Care Tips
Taking care of a horse in the winter time is different than other seasons of the year. Reason being, if you don’t take the proper steps to take care of your horse, she can suffer through the winter, or worse, get sick. So, how do you take care of your horse in the winter? Below […]