When Is It Too Cold for Horses to Go Outside?

When Is It Too Cold for Horses to Go Outside? As winter settles in and the temperatures plummet, horse owners often face the question: When is it too cold for horses to go outside? While horses are tough and well-adapted to the cold, there are certain temperature thresholds and conditions to consider to keep your … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying the Right Horse Blanket

A Comprehensive Guide to Buying the Right Horse Blanket How do you know which is the right horse blanket for your horse? The weather is starting to cool down, so our thoughts turn to how to keep our horses comfortable during cold, inclement weather. You want to be sure your horse is warm and dry, … Read more

Things Your Barn Manager Will Never Say

Things Your Barn Manager Will Never Say in Winter and Five Must-have Horse Winter Products Most of my horsey friends in North Carolina are well and truly fed up with the winter weather. Especially those of us on the front lines who handle the manual labor of looking after the horses. The last few days … Read more

The Adventures of Opie

The Adventures of Opie Before I explain how we found Opie, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took time out of their busy lives to help look for him. Some people have been to Carolina Horse Park every single day since he went missing. They set traps, walked the grounds … Read more

How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Horse

How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Horse I recently saw a post in an equestrian group on Facebook asking, how much does it cost to keep a horse for a year? Many people responded. My favorite answer was ‘your heart and soul’. That pretty much sums up the life of an equestrian. But, … Read more

Correctly Handling Horses

Correctly Handling Horses Precaution and common sense should be the key elements whenever you are approaching and handling horses. They are living creatures with a mind and will of their own and should be treated with a firm yet respectful hand. Take care when handling horses in order to keep you, other people, and the … Read more

What to Buy your Horse Show Dad for Father’s Day

What to Buy your Horse Show Dad for Father’s Day Father’s Day is quickly approaching (June 16th, 2019) but there is still time to buy something special for your horse show dad. Some dads understand that learning to ride is so much more than just learning to ride. They recognize that being around horses and … Read more