Barn Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:58:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Designing the Perfect Horse Wash Stall https://yourhorsefarm.com/designing-the-perfect-horse-wash-stall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=designing-the-perfect-horse-wash-stall Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:22:01 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.com/?p=39084 Your wash stall needs to be functional and safe. A wash stall is a great addition to your horse property. They can be located inside the barn or attached on the outside. Their main purpose is to serve as a waterproof space to wash and groom your horse. Some barn owners also like to clean...

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]]> Horse Barn Fire Safety https://yourhorsefarm.com/horse-barn-fire-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horse-barn-fire-safety Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:48:17 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38035 There’s nothing more traumatizing than seeing your horse barn up in smoke and flames. Not only do you stand to lose thousands in tack and equipment, but if your horses become trapped inside the unthinkable could happen. Unfortunately, many barns are filled with flammable materials. This puts them at a greater risk of a barn...

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]]> Tips for Keeping Your Barn Cool This Summer https://yourhorsefarm.com/tips-for-keeping-your-barn-cool-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-keeping-your-barn-cool-this-summer Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:23 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37974 As temperatures rise this time of year, we often find ourselves retreating indoors to enjoy the air conditioner. Most of our horses don’t have that luxury, however. Horses, of course, don’t require air conditioning (neither do we, for that matter!), but, like us, they definitely seek ways to stay cool in the summer.  Shade trees...

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]]> Time to Declutter the Tack Room https://yourhorsefarm.com/time-to-declutter-the-tack-room/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-to-declutter-the-tack-room Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:02 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37828 I tend to declutter pretty frequently. For whatever reason, an excess of things overwhelms me, so maintaining a minimalistic lifestyle benefits my space and mental health. And as you could imagine, this goes far beyond my house and makes an appearance in my tack room as well. I try to live my life aligned with...

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]]> Creating a Safe Environment for Your Horse https://yourhorsefarm.com/creating-a-safe-environment-for-your-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-a-safe-environment-for-your-horse Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:42:10 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37220 Owning a horse comes with a lot of responsibility, not only in feeding and caring for them in the day-to-day, but also in creating a safe environment for your horse to live in as well. Horses have survived in the wild for thousands of years, but there are times when their domestic relatives don’t seem...

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]]> Horse Barn Rules for Safety https://yourhorsefarm.com/horse-barn-rules-for-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horse-barn-rules-for-safety Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:12:36 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37130 Most horse barn rules are set in place for boarders and those taking lessons to follow as safety precautions. You may even have a set for guests that visit your personal barn. Without rules, there could be confusion about expectations. For those that grew up riding, this list will likely sound very familiar, but those...

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]]> Folk Magic of the Lucky Horseshoe https://yourhorsefarm.com/folk-magic-of-the-lucky-horseshoe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=folk-magic-of-the-lucky-horseshoe Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:46:10 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37139 I’m sure you’ve seen the infamous horseshoe hanging above doorways in barns, stables, and even homes you’ve visited, but why are they there? What’s the importance of this horseshoe hung in such a specific place? Let me explain. Iron First off, horseshoes were initially made from iron. And dating back to prehistoric times, iron was...

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]]> Prepping Your Horse Farm for the Unexpected https://yourhorsefarm.com/prepping-your-horse-farm-for-the-unexpected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prepping-your-horse-farm-for-the-unexpected Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:01:56 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36662 “It’s better to be prepared than sorry.” Prepping your horse farm for the unexpected is critical to ensure horse(s) remain safely contained. There are many ways you can prepare if an emergency arises. Below are ten tips for supplies you can prep your horse farm with. Tools Hardware Supplies Fence Chargers Fence Splices Insulators Gate...

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]]> The Perfect Barn Playlist https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-perfect-barn-playlist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-perfect-barn-playlist Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:27:02 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36834 Music- most of us can’t live without it. There’s nothing more enjoyable than putting on your favorite tunes and dancing through your barn chores. It can also make your rides more pleasant. The rhythm of the song can actually be paired with your horse’s movement for a blissful experience. The real challenge is constructing a...

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]]> 4 Items You Will Need For Working At The Barn  https://yourhorsefarm.com/4-items-you-will-need-for-working-at-the-barn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-items-you-will-need-for-working-at-the-barn Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:31:24 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36430 I had a lot of “learn as I went” moments at my first barn job, including what items I  actually needed for working at the barn. I learned that sneakers aren’t great foot protection, they don’t hold up well in certain elements, and they aren’t waterproof. Also even though a rain suit may look kind...

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