Horse Habitats

Installing an electric fence is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to keep your horses where they belong. Electric fences can be set up in under an hour, and these sturdy fences can be a very...

Wood and plastic fencing can both provide a traditional look to your horse property. Both are considered safe, visible fencing for horses. You can also combine the strengths of both fences by...

Horses unfortunately are sometimes affected by human neglect and abuse. Every day, horses are seized from properties and owners where they have been starved, abused, or neglected, and the agencies...

Vinyl fencing is a popular choice for horse owners because of its traditional look, relative safety compared with some other fencing types and lack of maintenance compared with wood. Vinyl fencing...

Keeping a horse at home can be a great alternative to boarding, but it is important to provide your horse with the right kind of shelter. There are a number of different shelters available, and...

If you want to keep a horse successfully on your property a quality fence is an absolute must. A loose horse is a danger to itself and others, and as the homeowner you are responsible for any...

Before planning any enclosure for your horses think about the type of horses you will be enclosing and how much room they will have. This will help you determine the best type of fencing to...

Wild horses are an iconic symbol of the American West. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protects and controls the thousands of wild horses and burros that run free across 10 Western states in...

This is an article for parents and grandparents who have horse loving children in their lives. The decision has been made to get a horse but it's not possible to keep it home. The Old Gray Mare's...

While the causes of fungal infections in horses’ hooves are still in controversy, there are many ways to treat a fungal infection in horses. Many call a fungal infection White Line Disease. Others...

Everyone strives to build the perfect barn, though everyone has a different idea of what that is. Amenities can vary depending on your needs, but barns should always be well-lit and...

Imagine 36,000 wild horses and burros roaming on public lands in the West. Add to this population another 31,000 that are maintained in corral and pasture holding facilities. One branch of the US...

Train your dog to be safe around horses. It is extremely important for your dog's safety and for the safety of any horses it encounters, that the canine understands their place among the equine. ...

Stalls can be designed to meet the needs of any particular horse and built from nearly any material. Before you begin to build, however, visit other barns to get a good idea of what types of...

Building a small barn for your horses can make it possible to have them near you. Having them with you increases the closeness you share with your beloved pets as well as giving you more...

Fence eating, like any other bad habit in horses, is difficult to stop. One can spend hundreds of dollars buying products to attempt to do so. Top all this off with the knowledge that as your...

When dealing with horses it is very important to remember that they are large animals that can be dangerous and fatal to humans. Extreme caution should be used when dealing with a horse that has a...

The foremost requirement that horse fencing must meet is the safety of the animals. Your local community will have its own requirements about the type of fencing and the way it can be installed....

Keeping in livestock can be a real challenge: even more so with horses. Why? Because they're darn clever! What you need is a sturdy, durable way to keep them enclosed. You have three basic...

Your dream has come true, you have just purchased a horse, now you must decide how to best board your horse. If you live in a rural area and own some property you will be able to keep your horse...

For a horse stable owner, every day is a workday--even weekends and holidays. Each morning the stable owner must check on the horses to make sure they all appear healthy. During routine checking,...

Stables can vary widely in size and in the type of animals they house, but they all have the same function and most share some common characteristics.

Horses are one of the most well-known animals in recorded history. Horses have carried men to war, pulled plows on new homesteads, and taken man from one end of the country to another. Caring for...

Choosing a horse trailer that is safe & comfortable for your equine friend will take shopping around & doing your research. Here are some steps I took to help me find my trailer...

Sheltering horses has long been an all consuming passion for the horseman. Providing secure, attractive and healthy living quarters for their equine companions has become a major business in the...

Horses are wonderful creatures and can be a joy to own. They are also an expensive animal to care for. One of the basics needed for any horse is suitable shelter from the elements. In winter,...

just a few horsie safe toys that can be made easily and used in the stall or in the paddock

Horse owners seeking to build a small horse barn should focus on features that enhance the health and well-being of their animals. A horse barn must be designed with adequate space, light,...

A horse can take a lot of care and space and sometimes you just don't have the resources to care for it properly. If this is the case, then you'll need to find a stable to board your horse at,...

Renting a stable for your horse can be an emotional experience, especially if you're used to being able to see your horse anytime you want to. With a little planning and research, you can find a...

Keeping a stallion is work--make no mistake. They are breeding machines and their minds are always focused on their mares and possible rivals. Creating safe housing for them is a necessity. This...

Constructing a horse barn takes foresight and planning. You have to understand exactly what it is that you want to accomplish, how much you are willing to spend, and what you have in store for...

Horses need plenty of room to exercise on a daily basis, and their pastures or paddocks must have either hay or grass to eat. This is extremely important for digestion, weight and nutrition, as...

Horses are large and powerful animals, but they are also very delicate in their own ways. Anticipating possible threats to your horse's health and safety is the most important responsibility you...

Keeping a horse safely and securely contained is part of having a healthy horse. Horses are smart and can open closed barn doors or slip out of fenced-in areas. For the safety of your horse, other...

A properly installed and maintained electric fence can be the safest fence option for horses in a pasture. Electric fence is also economical, is easy to install and can outlast even more expensive...

Building a pen for miniature horses is very similar to the process for building a regular-sized horse fence, with different measurements. Miniature horses don't need a lot of space, but do need to...

Miniature horses are small, gentle versions of regular horses. Some horse lovers like to start their children out with something more their kids' size; while some people like to show miniature...

Horses need adequate shelter from the weather even if you live in a mild climate. Horse shelters must be built safe and sturdy to withstand the abuse it will take from the horses. A three-sided...

Choosing and maintaining your horse's stall are important parts of providing your horse with proper care. Most important, you have to make sure the horse gets adequate food, water and exercise....