Every horse farm is different, and runs differently. So what do you really need to keep horses at home? I’ve compiled a list of things big and small you might need for your backyard farm. It’s not necessarily comprehensive, but everything you need to get started is included. There will likely be things you’ll find […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Bringing Horses Home
When I was first considering bringing my horse home and opening up my farm to boarders, I made sure to carefully plan everything I could. I thought about my property layout, things I would need, and a feed and manure management plan. I spoke to professionals and friends to get their advice and perspective. They […]
The Bay’s First Year: What We’ve Accomplished
Today is the first anniversary of the day I brought The Bay home. I think this is the perfect time to reflect on our relationship, my horse training goals, and what we’ve accomplished together so far.
How To Adopt Your Perfect Horse
The choice to adopt a horse can be a very exciting start to a rewarding partnership. Whether you are looking for a pasture pet, kids’ horse, or sport partner, a wonderful fit can probably be found through adoption. This article will focus on how to adopt your perfect horse from a rescue organization. However, there […]
Yoga Has Helped Me Ride Better
I started practicing yoga in my early twenties because I wanted to get more flexible. I started during a time when I was riding very little, so I was more motivated to explore different types of exercise. I’ve now been practicing yoga pretty regularly for about 8 years. It certainly has helped me become more […]
Managing Manure on a small Horse Farm by Composting: Lessons Learned
Four horses live on our farm. That means about 140lbs of manure are produced every day. In the summer the horses come in to stalls to be fed twice a day, and in the winter they are stalled all night. This adds dozens more pounds of stall waste per day, depending on the season. There […]