Summer Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:13:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 That Time My Mare Foaled During a Monsoon Storm https://yourhorsefarm.com/that-time-my-mare-foaled-during-a-monsoon-storm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=that-time-my-mare-foaled-during-a-monsoon-storm Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:12:53 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38066 On August 14th, 2011 my barrel mare, Wynonna, foaled her first ever stud colt. You see, at that time I had a one-stud horse, four mares, and a fence that could blow over with a slight breeze. Not exactly the best setting when trying to keep an eager stud away from my mares. This led...

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]]> 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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]]> Tips for Camping with Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/tips-for-camping-with-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-camping-with-horses Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:42:48 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=38045 Some of my fondest memories were made when my mom and I took horse camping trips when I was younger. Our trips usually revolved around an organized trail ride, but for a time or two, we just went somewhere to ride on our own. Horse camping always took a little more preparation than camping without...

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]]> 5 Types of Horseback Vacations https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-types-of-horseback-vacations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-types-of-horseback-vacations Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:28 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37989 Are you someone who just can’t get enough of horses, even when going on vacation? If so, you’re probably not alone! The good news is that there are a variety of ways to include horses and horseback riding on your next vacation. Below are five ideas for horseback vacations! Ride on the Beach Who doesn’t...

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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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]]> Minimalistic Camping 101 https://yourhorsefarm.com/minimalistic-camping-101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minimalistic-camping-101 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:07:59 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37961 If you’re anything like me, the thought of camping brings the idea of unplugging from our daily lives and enjoying the simplicity of nature. It’s that much-needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and getting in tune with the current season and our bodies. When else do you have the luxury of...

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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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]]> Summer Riding Essentials https://yourhorsefarm.com/summer-riding-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-riding-essentials Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:00:58 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37890 Riding in the summer presents a new set of challenges. Between the blazing sun and pesky bugs, you’ll need to make sure you and your horse are dressed for the weather. Riders will need sun protection, breathable clothes, and light colors, whereas horses will need help keeping flies away. Once you acquire the appropriate attire,...

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]]> Summer Activities Your Horse Will Enjoy https://yourhorsefarm.com/summer-activities-your-horse-will-enjoy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-activities-your-horse-will-enjoy Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:24:23 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37825 Summer is the time to enjoy those fun outside activities, but when you live in the middle of the Sonoran desert, summer can be brutal and overbearing. Our transitional seasons are the ones we get to enjoy the most when it comes to horseback riding but that doesn’t mean we have to abandon our relationship...

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]]> Help Your Horse Stay Cool!  https://yourhorsefarm.com/help-your-horse-stay-cool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=help-your-horse-stay-cool Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:02:01 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36775 Summer is definitely here! Unlike wild horses, our horses don’t usually have access to  streams and lakes to cool off in. Which is why it is up to us to provide our horses with  shelters, and other ways for them to keep cool during the summer.   Why is it important for your horse to stay...

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