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6 Little Ways to Save Money Around the Barn

Anyone who’s ever owned a horse knows the last word to associate with them is cheap. But the pure joy we get from having these animals in our lives is worth the financial burden they put on many of us. Though there’s no magic recipe to make horse Uncategorized

Barn Management, Costs, DIY, Horse Management, save money, Savings, Tips and Tricks

The Best Horse Treats You Haven’t Thought Of

There’s something so rewarding about the way a horse looks at us post-ride, eagerly awaiting their treats after putting forth their best efforts. We hate to disappoint them, so here is a list of ideas to give your horse as a treat if you’re looking to mix things Uncategorized

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7 Ways to Showcase Your Style at Horse Shows

Our sport is unique in that we require a standard uniform for competition, but we are allowed freedom within that uniform to choose the clothing items we’d like. No matter the discipline, there are multiple ways you can show off your personal style while still adhering to the Uncategorized

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6 Tips to Organize Your Tack Trunk

Tack trunk organizing may only happen once in a blue moon, but if you are going to take the time, you want to do it effectively. Follow these tips to give your trunk a thorough cleaning and re-vamp to save yourself unnecessary trouble down the road. 1. Begin Uncategorized

Barn Management, Equine Management, grooming, organization, stable management, tack trunk

10 Tips for Fall Photo Shoots with Your Horse

Fall is a great time of year for photo shoots with your beloved horse. Not only is the weather such a nice temperature in most parts of the country, but the foliage is so beautiful it just demands to be photographed. Follow these tips if you want to Uncategorized

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4 Ways to Bring Your Horse with You Everywhere You Go

There are endless ways to honor the horses that leave prominent marks on our hearts and in our lives. You can spend a small fortune on commemorative items that showcase just how much you love your horse. But sometimes you just want something small you can keep with Uncategorized

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Five Tips to Prepare Your Barn for Fall

1. Organize your blankets Cold nights will start creeping in before you know it, so make sure each horse’s lightweight sheet is identified and cleaned, especially those who may be clipped. Keep tabs on the temperature lows each night as summer begins to turn into fall so you Tips and Tricks

Barn Management, Barn Organization, Equine Management, Tips and Tricks, Winter Weather

Five Alternative Fitness Ideas for Riders

5 Alternative Fitness Routines for Riders

Anyone who has ridden a sport horse can make the powerful argument that what we do is, in fact, a sport. We laugh off those who say the horse does all the work because we truly know what a full-body workout it can be and the strength and Uncategorized

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7 Tips to Effectively Manage Horses and School

The school year may look different in the fall of 2020, but it doesn’t mean students are any less busy than during a typical school year. From classes and assignments to college applications and outside tutoring sessions, it can be hard to find time to ride and care Learning Center, Tips and Tricks

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Five Tips for Digitally Organizing Your Horses’ Vet Records

If you’re anything like our BarnManager team, odds are that remembering to schedule your horse’s next vet appointment, farrier visit, or chiropractic work is easier than recalling that it’s time for your own trip to the doctor or dentist. However, even though our horses and their needs are Tips and Tricks

Equestrian, horse, Horses

Shoo, Fly! Horse and Barn Fly Control Tips

There are few certainties in life but death, taxes – and flies at the barn. Beyond simply being a pest to both you and your horses, flies can carry diseases, cause sores or keep wounds from healing properly on your horses, and they can even cause injury to Tips and Tricks

Equestrian, horse, Horses

Horse Barn Hacks: IKEA Edition

From wine holders that make great boot bags to waste sorting bins that could serve a different purpose in your feed room, we’ve rounded up some of the IKEA products that could serve a new purpose in your barn. Here are five of the things that you may Tips and Tricks

Equestrian, horse, Horses

Meet the Two Inspiring Equestrian Entrepreneurs Behind the Young Black Equestrians Podcast and Saddle Up and Read (and About Five Other Impressive Ventures!)

After spending just five minutes in conversation with Abriana Johnson and Caitlin Gooch, it’s likely that you’re going to want to be their fast friends. Abriana and Caitlin’s positivity, sense of humor, passion for horses, and incredible entrepreneurial energy are contagious and quickly make you want to hear Feature Story

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10 Tips to Keep Your Horse Cool This Summer

The summer is a fun time to ride and a great time to clock more hours in the saddle, but the summer heat can also be tough on our horses. As the temperatures are heating up, here are 10 tips for cooling down! 1. Adjust your horses’ turnout Tips and Tricks

Equestrian, horse, Horses

Horses & Fireworks: 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Horses Safe & Sane

Fireworks can be fun and beautiful, but for horses, they can also be terrifying. Even the calmest of horses can be frightened by the bright lights and thundering booms of fireworks displays. Thankfully, there are a few things that can be done to help your horse cope, including Tips and Tricks

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Five Ways Digital Records Could Help Your Horse’s Performance

We all go to great lengths to help ensure that our horses feel and perform their best, between vets, farriers, chiropractors, supplements, thorough grooming routines, and well-planned fitness regimes – but have you ever considered how digital record keeping could help, too? We talked to barn managers and Tips and Tricks

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Amplifying Voices of BIPOC in Equestrian Sport – and How You Can Help

A message to our community: First, we would like to apologize for our silence in the conversations taking place around the world following the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others and amidst the systemic racism that keeps real change from gaining Feature Story

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How Top Show Jumpers are Spending Their Quarantine

Top riders across disciplines are used to living a nomadic lifestyle, going from horse show to horse show. So when horse shows went on hold amid quarantine regulations, riders had to come up with some new ways to spend their time at home. Social media gives us a From the Pros

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