Through our ‘Free for 501(c)3’ program, our team at BarnManager has had the opportunity to learn more about incredible equestrian non-profit organizations from across the country. Each month, we’ll be featuring one such organization here on our blog! Miranda Swilley was rehabilitating a rescued hound dog named Sadie FreeFor501(c)(3)

What to Look for to Determine if Your Horse Needs Dentistry By Mike Lawrence  Proper dentistry is an integral aspect of optimal horse welfare. As an owner, trainer, rider, or barn manager it is very important to be aware of symptoms that indicate your horse is due for From the Pros, Learning Center, Tips and Tricks

Showing is fun, expensive, awesome, sometimes disappointing, sometimes amazing, and often stressful (for some, especially as we head into the “Indoors” season)! But how can you keep your stress level low?  This largely depends on what works for you as a stress diffuser, but here are some tips Tips and Tricks

By Caitlyn Shiels, True North Stables In every show season, there are certain events for which we want our horses to be at their absolute best. One of the most important skills a trainer or rider can have is knowing how to prepare a horse to peak at Learning Center, Tips and Tricks

What do ketchup, Crisco, popsicles, soap, and cornstarch have in common? They could save you time or money and solve problems in the barn! We asked our followers and scoured the internet for the best kitchen horse care hacks, and both delivered! Here are eight kitchen items that Learning Center, Tips and Tricks

Gracie Allen helped Zone 2 claim the Young Rider team bronze medal at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC) on August 2, before she was also presented with the Style of Riding Award. Even without her well-earned medal and award though, Gracie would have still been a winner Tips and Tricks

Liv Gude’s advice on the information you should be leaving for your horse sitter!  Your flights are booked; your bags are packed, and you’ve made arrangements with a trusted friend to look after your horses – but have you provided him or her with all of the information Tips and Tricks

We’ve surveyed barn managers and grooms, scoured the internet, and put some of them into practice: here are eight time or money-saving life hacks that could help make your barn more efficient or your horse habit more cost effective! Feeding and Watering 1) Add a second water bucket. Learning Center, Tips and Tricks

Liv Gude’s advice on caring for your horse’s skin from head to toe!  Between heat, sweat, dust, and just horses being horses, there are a lot of skin issues that can pop up. It’s important give your horse the once over from top to bottom with your fingertips Tips and Tricks

Throughout the year, the BarnManager team is sitting down with accomplished riders from across equestrian disciplines to learn more about how they got their start, their typical days, their biggest advice, and more! At 27 years old, Ali Ramsay is one of Canada’s biggest rising stars to watch. Quick Conversation - 5 Questions

We’re excited to share week two in our Eventing Tips and Tricks series! Last week, we caught up with Courtney Carson, barn manager for 5* eventer Doug Payne, and this week, we’re sharing insight from Emma Ford, the incredible top groom and manager who has been behind the From the Pros, Tips and Tricks

We’ve shared tips and tricks from some of the top hunter barn managers in the country, and some of show jumping’s “grooms to the greats” shared their insight with our BarnManager team. Now, we’re excited to learn from the barn managers behind some of the best eventing riders From the Pros, Tips and Tricks

A good barn manager can be the backbone of any large boarding operation or show barn, and a good relationship with your barn manager can go a long way in creating an enjoyable barn atmosphere! While many barn managers have suggested baking them delicious food or bringing them Learning Center

Liv Gude’s advice on avoiding sunburn this summer!  These tips are mostly for the gray and white horses out there, but any horse can benefit from a little cover up in the summer! – Use sunscreen on noses and faces. The brands that have mostly zinc oxide-based versions Tips and Tricks

Visit the Sisters Horsing Around channel on YouTube, and select any of the videos. Within 30 seconds, it’s easy to see why our BarnManager team enjoyed meeting sisters Emily, 21, and Sarah Harris, 15, in August 2018 at the Laura Graves “Dressage for Jumping” clinic, presented by BarnManager Feature Story

Horse show entry and office fees, transportation and travel expenses, tack and equipment costs, training fees, and grooming and braiding charges can be enough to make many an adult amateur – no matter the discipline – contemplate a second job or a steady diet of ramen noodles to Learning Center

Through our ‘Free for 501(c)3’ program, our team at BarnManager has had the opportunity to learn more about incredible equestrian non-profit organizations from across the country. Each month, we’ll be featuring one such organization here on our blog! New Hampshire native Emily Aho had just purchased her third FreeFor501(c)(3)

Liv Gude gives us some tips on what information to leave your horse sitter this summer. Aside from the generally obvious things, like your emergency phone numbers, here is some additional information that you should put together for your caretaker: 1. Your horse’s normal vital signs – heart Tips and Tricks