Safety 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 Dehydration in Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/dehydration-in-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dehydration-in-horses Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:26:39 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38062 Temperatures are soaring; it’s so important that you recognize the symptoms of dehydration in horses! You may be hiding in the air conditioner, but your horse is out there battling this heat. They can quickly become dehydrated without access to clean drinking water. Taking quick action can save your horse’s life! Common Dehydration Symptoms The...

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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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]]> 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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]]> Why Do Horses Chew Wood? https://yourhorsefarm.com/why-do-horses-chew-wood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-horses-chew-wood Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:37:30 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37602 No farm owner wants their facility chewed on. It can ruin the structural integrity of the stall or fence, making it weak and potentially dangerous. Horses chew on wood for a variety of reasons! It can easily become a habit and develop into a real issue. You’ll want to formulate a strategy for eliminating this...

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]]> 5 Types of Horse Fencing https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-types-of-horse-fencing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-types-of-horse-fencing Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:15:31 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37266 Are you dreaming of spring? Before you know it, warmer days will be here. Your horses will be eager to get out of their dry lot and back onto the pasture. Right now is the perfect time to plan any new pastures you want to construct. You’ll need to determine the size, shape, and of...

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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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]]> 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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]]> How to Find and Select Your Fence Installer https://yourhorsefarm.com/how-to-find-your-fence-installer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-find-your-fence-installer Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:51:57 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36010 And finding the right fence installer to build it for you, (if you choose to not install it yourself), can be the most important part of completing a long-lasting fence system.  With a few pointers, you will be able to choose the best person to install your RAMM Flex Fence.   First, it is helpful to...

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]]> The Paddock Paradise Track System https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-paddock-paradise-track-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-paddock-paradise-track-system Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:55:16 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35163 Based on the behavior of wild horses, the Paddock Paradise Track System encourages your horse to exercise, search for their food and travel over different terrain. The creator, Jaime Jackson is a former farrier that prefers natural horse care. He began studying feral horses and their behavior in the 1980s. Jackson discovered when horses are...

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