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Published 10/19/2006
There was a time when many horse owners would bring their colts in from the pasture in the spring and then would let any cowboy they knew jump on them to begin their training. Well, today, man...
Published 10/19/2006
There are many riders who go out in the arena and they work on the same maneuver over and over again and they wonder why their horse won't get it right.People feel as if they have to hurry and get eve...
Published 10/28/2006
Grooming Supply Storage
Plastic storage containers with drawers are great for polo wraps, horse boots, and brushes. You can have a drawer for wraps, brushes, bathing supplies and medical supp...
Published 10/27/2006
#1 Pay Your Rent!
This is an obvious one isn’t it! Rent day is the happiest day for barn managers, especially when they get paid! Many barn managers do most of the barn work and t...
Published 11/3/2006
The winter season is coming upon us quickly. The horses have begun to grow winter coats and my palomino is not as shiny as he usually is. Now is the time to make any barn improvements that ...
Published 11/3/2006
Feed StoragePallets are a must if you are storing your hay and feed in your tack room. Pallets will keep your hay from absorbing moisture on the bottoms of the bales. Every time you get ...
Published 11/5/2006
#2 Clean Your Stall Regularly
If you have to clean your own stall, do it on a schedule. If your horse has an outdoor run, then you probably won’t have to do it as often as you would if ...
Published 11/13/2006
Clean Up After Yourself and Your Horse
There is nothing more frustrating to a barn manager or riding instructor than having to clean up after their boarders and riders. Always put your b...
Published 11/18/2006
Saddle Storage
If your tack room is basically an empty room in the barn (like mine is), consider asking your barn owner if you can install saddle racks that hang on the wall. These are relati...
Published 11/19/2006
#4 Do Things Without Being Asked
If you have time and feel like hanging out at the barn, give the barn a sweep or check all the horses waters, etc. Little things that you do to help your barn...