Lifestyle Archives - Your Horse Farm https://yourhorsefarm.com/lifestyle/ An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:07:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Choosing the Right Horse Sitter https://yourhorsefarm.com/choosing-the-right-horse-sitter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=choosing-the-right-horse-sitter Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:21:35 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.com/?p=39148 Are you traveling for the holidays? With the holidays upon us, many horse owners will be traveling to visit family and friends. When you keep your horses at home, it adds an extra element to traveling. They’ll still need to be cared for when you’re gone. Horse sitters are usually the perfect solution. They’ll come...

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]]> Celebrating a Month of Gratitude https://yourhorsefarm.com/celebrating-a-month-of-gratitude/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-a-month-of-gratitude Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:06:19 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.com/?p=39138 All horse owners have something to be thankful for. November is known as National Gratitude Month. It’s a time to focus on all of the blessings in one’s life. As an equestrian, you likely have a lot to be thankful for. Horses are such gracious animals. They become our teachers and friends in this life...

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]]> Fall Food Favorites for your Next Get Together https://yourhorsefarm.com/fall-food-favorites-for-your-next-get-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-food-favorites-for-your-next-get-together Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:33:52 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.com/?p=39103 This author is the founder of RAMM Fence and Stalls. She shares her thoughts from the daily life of over 32 years at RAMM. This time of the year, the smell of burning leaves is strong in the Ohio evening air. Our sweaters are being pulled out from a summer’s rest. At RAMM, the cool...

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]]> 10 Types of Equine Professionals https://yourhorsefarm.com/10-types-of-equine-professionals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-types-of-equine-professionals Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:01:09 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.com/?p=39047 They have your horse’s best interest in mind. Most equine professionals have the well-being of your horse in mind. In one way oranother, they’re there to support you in this journey of horse ownership. Some will have direct contact with your horse like a veterinarian or farrier, while others have supporting roles like equine insurance...

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]]> The Value of the Non-Ridden Horse https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-value-of-the-non-ridden-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-value-of-the-non-ridden-horse Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:39:14 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38906 When I was younger and an avid barrel racer, I never thought there’d come a day when I’d have not one, but three horses in my pasture that haven’t been ridden in months—and in some cases, years. However, that’s exactly where I find myself today, with two retirees, one with injuries that make her altogether...

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]]> HORSES AND HYDRATION: ENSURING YOUR HORSE DRINKS ENOUGH WATER YEAR-ROUND https://yourhorsefarm.com/horses-and-hydration-ensuring-your-horse-drinks-enough-water-year-round/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horses-and-hydration-ensuring-your-horse-drinks-enough-water-year-round Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:53:38 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38876 Horses, like humans, need a consistent supply of clean water to stay healthy, perform well, and maintain vital bodily functions. Understanding how much water your horse needs, and how to ensure they consume enough, is vital for their overall well-being. In fact, dehydration raises the risk of impaction colic and other health issues. How Much...

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]]> STOCKING DENSITY: HOW MUCH ROOM DO HORSES NEED? https://yourhorsefarm.com/stocking-density-how-much-room-do-horses-need/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stocking-density-how-much-room-do-horses-need Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:26:03 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38866 To keep your pastures healthy, it is an important factor to consider. Stocking density is also important for knowing if your horse will need supplemental hay or grain. A 1000 lb. horse consumes 1.5-2% of their body weight per day in forage. This equates to around 15-20 pounds of dry matter pasture. If pastures aren’t...

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]]> 5 Signs of Laminitis in Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-signs-of-laminitis-in-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-signs-of-laminitis-in-horses Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:28:44 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38810 No owner wants their horse to go through this painful and debilitating condition. The laminae, which is the tissue that connects the hoof wall and coffin bone, becomes inflamed. When left untreated, it can progress to founder where the bone detaches from the hoof capsule. In extreme cases, it penetrates through the sole! There will...

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]]> How to Desensitize Your Horse-You can reduce your horse’s reaction to scary objects. https://yourhorsefarm.com/how-to-desensitize-your-horse-you-can-reduce-your-horses-reaction-to-scary-objects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-desensitize-your-horse-you-can-reduce-your-horses-reaction-to-scary-objects Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:38:36 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38734 Simply put, it helps the horse to overcome their natural flight response. They’re rewired to react more calmly and use the “thinking” side of their brain. In time, the horse gets a boost of confidence and they learn to trust their handler or rider. There are many different methods of desensitizing a horse. Some are...

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]]> Indoor Activities for Horse and Rider: Staying Active in Bad Weather https://yourhorsefarm.com/indoor-activities-for-horse-and-rider-staying-active-in-bad-weather/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indoor-activities-for-horse-and-rider-staying-active-in-bad-weather Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:21:03 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38725   Inclement weather doesn’t have to mean downtime for you and your horse. There are plenty of fun and engaging indoor activities that can make those rainy, snowy, or just plain chilly days both fun and productive. 1. Groundwork Training Utilize indoor spaces for groundwork exercises such as lunging, leading, or teaching new tricks like...

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