HORSES

Most non-horse folks underestimate the amount of skill it takes to ride a horse. Your body is taking on a whole new form of exercise with muscles that have never been used before. Each discipline from barrel racing to trail riding requires things like balance and stamina in order to succeed. Luckily, your body adjusts...

Bigger isn’t always better! Sometimes, a small horse barn is all your farm needs. Not only will it be more affordable to build, but it’ll be easier to maintain. You can focus on the necessities like hay storage, a stall or two for injuries or bad weather, and a tack/feed room. This barn is both...

With the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association taking their finals to Las Vegas, Nevada, during the National Finals Rodeo, the spectators will get quite the show. The top 15 ladies will be riding good horses and throwing fast loops for their chance to take home a great paycheck. You can find the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway...

If you love all things cute and silly, then goats are the perfect animal for you! They’re known for their adorable looks and comical behavior. Your horse farm can actually benefit from the addition of these cuties. Benefits of Goats They can offer companionship to a lonely horse. Some horses even like to share their...

The rare Nez Perce Horse has a unique history. Not many equestrians have heard of this breed. The Nez Perce Tribe, a group of people indigenous to North America, selectively raised horses for racing, endurance, and stamina. In the 1990s, a program was established to restore this traditional breed. Facts About the Nez Perce Horse...

Andie Jensen, rides her five year old mare to multiple championship titles at the AQHA 2021 World Show.

“Do you have a hard time getting your foot in the stirrup? What about getting your legs underneath you when in the saddle?” To help with this struggle, Sara Ostrand at Riding Strong Ltd. has shared some of her best stretches to do before riding on her Instagram! “For most of us, including myself, suffer...

Friendsgiving is a newer holiday tradition that involves lots of food and your friends. It’s a combination of the words friends and Thanksgiving. Here’s your excuse to throw an awesome barn party. Food, friends, and horses- now that’s a good time! What’s Friendsgiving? Basically, it involves hosting a dinner with buddies. Some people have it...