Farm Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:14:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 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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]]> Let’s Build a Fence https://yourhorsefarm.com/lets-build-a-fence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-build-a-fence Mon, 15 May 2023 13:17:19 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37771 My husband and I recently purchased a horse farm in Virginia. I knew it would require some updating to be ready for horses. It had sat for many years previously. The white vinyl fencing had seen better days! I began the fun project of planning our pastures and fencing. I considered my horses’ safety, the...

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]]> The Importance of Rotational Grazing https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-importance-of-rotational-grazing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-rotational-grazing Thu, 11 May 2023 15:51:59 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37750 Farm ownership comes with a lot of responsibility. Because horses are grazing animals, most thrive on good pastures. It can be difficult to keep your fields green and lush with them though. Horses tend to be hard on the grass. They will eat down to the ground and even pull the roots of the plant...

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]]> What Are the Most Popular Horse Farm Projects in the Spring? https://yourhorsefarm.com/what-are-the-most-popular-horse-farm-projects-in-the-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-most-popular-horse-farm-projects-in-the-spring Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:01:14 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37301 The most popular horse farm projects in the spring can vary depending on the specific needs of the horses and the climate in the region. Whether you’re an experienced horse farm owner or have limited experience with horse farm management, the spring season can be both an exciting and busy time. As the weather warms...

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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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]]> The Best Non-electric Fresh Water Source for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-best-non-electric-fresh-water-source-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-non-electric-fresh-water-source-for-horses Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:07:06 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37019 Are you looking for a non-electric fresh water source for horses? RAMM’s Ultimate Drinking Post Waterer may be a solution to your water-filling chores. It receives water from below your local frost line with every use, so it can stand unused for years at a time and instantly produce fresh, clean, 50°F water during any...

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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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]]> Installing a French Drain Near the Barn https://yourhorsefarm.com/installing-a-french-drain-near-the-barn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=installing-a-french-drain-near-the-barn Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:24:27 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35517 My husband and I first moved to our property in the country some twenty years ago, and since we didn’t have a big budget to work with, we decided to build everything ourselves, spread out over a period of years. First came fencing and a small shed for the horses, and a few years later,...

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]]> Winter Prep on My Farm https://yourhorsefarm.com/winter-prep-on-my-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-prep-on-my-farm Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:31:45 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35239 It’s mid-October which means it’s time for me to prep my farm for winter.  I live in Park City, Utah at 7000’ elevation and the snow begins to fly around Halloween. Here are the things I do to prep my farm for winter… I have a Sunstar Tube Heater in my barn mainly to keep...

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