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The article discusses several factors to consider before choosing the right retirement facility for older horses, which will ensure a good atmosphere and responsible care for senior horses. According to the author, determining the horses's specific needs like daily medications and feeding; paying attention to facility details like competency of care, experienced staff and a positive track record and determining veterinary costs will help select an appropriate retirement facility.

The article discusses the pros and cons of keeping one's horse stabled or turning him out in order to find the right balance to keep him happy and healthy.

The article presents the seven steps to use when starting a search on a new boarding barn. A horse owner is advised to list the features expected from a boarding barn before visiting a farm. The owner should also pay attention to budget and travel time. It is also recommended to request for a tour to see the whole farm including all barns and outbuildings.

The article offers information on the 15 ideas for the practical improvements and purchases of horse farms. It mentions the automatic horse waterer that can provide horses water on demand, and are designed for walls- or pedestal-mounting in pens and stalls. It cites the handy device automatic horse feeders which are designed to feed one horse at a time, and is suitable for individual pens or stalls. It discusses the functionality of horse gates.

The article provides guidelines when cleaning and repairing the barn during springtime. The author suggests checking the barn over from top to bottom and to consider drainage improvement as a main concern. The horses should not also be inside the barn when doing ay repair since they might be exposed to excessive dust that can affect their health. INSETS: Buying Essential Farm Equipment;A Pocket Guide to Planning Your Dream Barn.

The article presents guidelines in improving the run-in shed for horses. It is advised to make sure that the run-in shed has enough space and is placed in right location. The horse owner is suggested to use wood as construction material for run-in sheds since it can serve as natural insulator and it can soften the sound of severe weather. The run-in sheds should also have roof that is strong enough to support the snow load. INSET: MANAGING MUD.

The article offers a guide to prepare and plan for a horse camping. These including preparing the horse, choosing the destination, and packing feed and water. Categories of horse camps include developed, semi-developed, and primitive/wilderness. The article also suggests to make a horse-camping checklist that include everything required to keep the horse healthy and comfortable.

The article provides strategies on how one's horse can transform from snaffle to bosal. It emphasizes the right positioning of the bosal in front of the horse's face. Once it is attached, it suggests to begin teaching the horse how to give his nose and flex his poll in response to the pressure applied with one rein, alternating the right and left leg when at walk. The author also tackles and associates the act of bending, horse jogging, and balance.

The article discusses the important things that horse owners should consider when they are planning to rent out spare stalls and pasture space. It cites the financial benefits of boarding horses but suggests that boarding is not for everyone. It notes that opening ones property to boarders requires a commitment of time and resources and an adequate facilities, supplies and insurance. The sticking points in boarding arrangements and the different types of boarding arrangements are also described.

The article presents environment-friendly tips for keeping a barn or boarding a horse.

The article suggests several steps for managing horses' habitats and implementing green practices on a horse farm. One step is to prevent water pollution to improve the health of nearby streams and rivers. This practice improves the suitability of rivers and streams as wildlife habitat. Other techniques that may be used to conserve water and reduce the amount of polluted runoff include ensuring that hoses, faucets and sprayer heads do not leak, following instructions when applying commercial fertilizers and pesticides, and planting rain gardens.

This article presents advice on how to pick out the best boarding barn for a horse and horse owner.

The article presents information for horsemen on the options which are available for stall flooring mats. The advantages of solid rubber or plastic mats, grid style flooring, poured rubber flooring, and two layer cushion systems are discussed. A list of stall flooring manufacturers and their websites is presented.

The article provides tips on how to find a boarding situation that meets the needs of horses and its owners.

Offers tips on maintaining a clean and healthy horse boarding stable. Methods for cleaning the barn; Ways to eradicate respiratory bacteria and viruses; Procedure for eliminating biting and bloodsucking insects; Techniques in organizing cleaning tools and materials.

Presents tips and suggestions in building a barn for horses. Factors to consider in choosing a location for the barn; Importance of keeping functions and human traffic orderly; Significance of a functional barn interiors; Consideration of cleanability features of the barn for easy cleaning. INSETS: Where To Find . . .;Our Experts.

Presents recommendations on leaving home-kept horses in capable hands.

Provides tips on how to find the right shelter for horse care. importance of comfort, happiness and safety in the boarding setup; Guidelines in ensuring individual care in the chosen stable; Inspection of the barn and the horses living in it; Treatment of horses in the barn.

Addresses several issues regarding horsekeeping.

Offers tips on how to build a horse barn. Characteristics of ideal site; Layout; Recommended width of aisles; Lighting; Flooring. INSETS: Build a barn;A consummate horseman;Feed and bedding storage.

Presents tips on building horse's barn. Planning the barn location; The right barn for right climate; Choosing materials for construction; Important consideration when constructing a barn. INSETS: Hay storage: The ups and downs.;Basic barn dimensions..

Presents several options on how college equestrian could manage their horse after school and states its advantage and disadvantages. Housing facilities for horses; How to sell or lease horses; List of library resources that could help meet student and equine needs. INSETS: Do your homework.;Will you have time..

Compares two Texas barn designed to house four or fewer horse. Designing a modular and owner built horse barn; Design priorities; Materials and cost breakdown; Advantages and disadvantages of both designs.

The article presents questions and answers related to racehorses including the correct posture for jockeys in half-seat position during horse riding and the proper position for securing cross-ties inside the barn.

In this article several readers present their views on things they consider essential while selecting a boarding barn for their horses such as presence of good-quality hay and fresh water for horse inside the barn, building of a climate controlled indoor riding arena, and safety of the horse.

The article focuses on the rights of barn owners and horse boarders. It states that the law provides safe environment and reasonable care to horse boarders. It mentions about bailment which is the act of placing property in the custody by an agreement of a stable owner for safe keeping of the property. It emphasizes on meeting with barn owner and manager before entering into boarding contracts. It highlights several features of boarding contracts between stable owner and horse owner. INSETS: When Disputes Arise;So What Are My Rights?.

The article offers information on the 12 fencing options for horses. It notes that electric fencing helps horses learn to respect after getting zapped while barrier fencing can physically keeps one's horse contained. It states that barrier fencing includes various types including traditional wood, vinyl-coated and high-tensile polyvinyl chloride (PVC) rail. It adds that electric fencing includes electric braid, electric-coated high-tensile wire and electric rope.

The article discusses the exercise on how to control horse hindquarters by teaching the horse to disengage his hindquarters make eye contact on body-language cue. It suggests horsemen to lead their horse to the work area and remove the string. It presents a step-by-step technique on how to do the exercise right such as standing beside the horse, positioning the hand on the lead rope, rubbing the horse with stick, applying pressure, rubbing the horse's face, and rubbing the hindquarters.

The article presents a couple of questions and answers related to horses including the different health problems affecting old horses and some practical solutions for managing the stalls of horses.

Ranks several horses based on the difficulty of cleaning their stall.

Answers the 'Practical Horseman' magazine reader's question on what is the best stall-floor base for her horse boarding facilities.

The article offers information on the Mustang magic horse competition to be held in Texas on January 24-26, 2019, presents statistics on horsemanship and announces the Equine Welfare Award given to an equine center for rehabilitation of abused horses.

Presents ways to cut down the horse's expenses. How to reduce expenses in the barn, pasture and hay room; Details that may economize horse's expenses; Tips for the pasture.

The article provides an answer to a question of locating best living arrangement for boarded horse.

The article discusses the author's personal choice of picking up the job cleaning horse pastures and barns. Topics include her experience in returning back to her Virginia home trying to befriend the herd of horses, the silence and solitude she experiences in the barns, and her love and connection with the horses.

The article offers information on the Paso Fino horses. It presents the three types of Paso Fino gaits on the basis of the feet extension of the Paso Fino horses including Classic Fino with a slow forward speed, Paso Corto with medium feet extension and Paso Largo with fastest speed of gait. It discusses various points to be considered before buying Paso Fino horses such as temperament of the horse, Paso Fino's rapid footfall and taking classes at a Paso Fino breeding farm to train the horse.

The article offers guidelines when hauling a horse in long distance. It discusses how to prepare the rig and the horse, and checklists to perform, including checking that all lights are in working order, ensuring vents fully open and close, hydrating the horse during transport, and assessing vital signs. It also offers long-distance traveling tips, including arranging overnight stabling, reducing grain, providing bedding and using a breakaway halter.

The article offers tips for horse owners on how to quickly cool down their overheated horse. It suggests horse owner to keep a sprinkler system outside their pasture or paddock fencing and set it to spray into the pasture. It indicates the need for horse owners to confine their horse to the barn with adequate shade if no one is around to observe their horse during the hottest part of the day.

The article offers information on the new placement and owner support concept where the buyer purchasing a horse has the choice to register for the Horses in Transition Buyer's Program, where the buyer is qualified to get four consultations from notable horsewoman Leslie Desmond.

The article provides a strategy on how one can correct the horse's behavior when it turns away in its pen from the owner when halting. It suggests to correct one's horse every time the behavior happens until the horse forms the right habit. It recommends to create an uncomfortable pressure when the horse enters the pen by swinging the lead rope toward its hind end, then instantly stop swinging the rope and step back the moment it faces the owner.

The article discusses the importance of establishing a boarding contract when boarding one's horse on a local boarding stable or farm. It suggests that horse owners should consider various legal issues including the release of liability and emergency policies. It adds that side charges on feeds should also be looked upon as well as health requirements for horses at the stable.

The article offers information on several products including the Horse Fresh Bedding Enhancer from Standlee Hay Co.; the Epona Lucky Horseshoe Groomer from Epona and the Roma Brights Breakaway Halter from Roma.

The author shares her experiences in offering her backyard herd as a temporary home to foster horses. After losing three horses, the author decided to find her remaining horse some new companionship by contacting the Indiana Horse Rescue. She tries to interact with her foster horses beyond just feeding and watering but also helps them increase their chance of attracting an adopter.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Let's Put Horese to a Different Final Use," by Deb McIntosh in the August 2009 issue, "The Rider's Wish List" in the July 2009 issue, and "Upsized Herds in a Down Economy" in the July 2009 issue.

The article provides instructions on how to keep stalls and paddocks safe and secure when horses get loose.

This article presents the author's thoughts on why she keeps two horses boarded who are no longer able to be ridden.

Focuses on the damages covered by boarding fees for horses.

A preview is offered for Whispering Woods Riding Stables in Georgetown, Kentucky.

The article provides an answer to a question of how to find information about homes for unwanted horses.

Focuses on the importance of ventilation on horse boarding facilities. Disadvantages of under- and over-ventilated barns; Features of a barn that is most suitable for horses; Negative impact of improper heating and ventilation on the health of horses.