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10 Reasons to Create a Small-Scale Trail Course on Your Horse Property (PDF)

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Take your trail riding experience to another level with our comprehensive trail course construction guide. Explore innovative ideas for designing and setting up trail challenges in your own backyard using materials you may already have. Uncover insights into course layout, obstacle creation, and safe trail features that will test your horsemanship skills while ensuring equine safety. Get ready to embark on endless adventures and create unforgettable memories on your own custom trail course!

Attracting Barn Owls for Pest Control on Horse Properties (PDF)

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Rodents are one of the toughest things to deal with on horse properties, but barn owls can help you reduce rodent populations without the use of traps or deadly chemicals. And the good news for horse owners is that attracting owls only requires the installation of a simple nest box. Follow the tips in this guide for putting barn owls to work on your horse property!

Build the Perfect Horse Shelter (PDF)

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Horses need protection from extreme heat, driving rain, and severe cold. This can be anything from a basic run-in shed to a larger structure like a barn with stalls, but regardless of what your shelter looks like, there are a few things to consider to ensure it addresses the needs of both you and your horse.

Building a Round Pen for Horses (PDF)

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Unleash the true potential of your training program with a well-constructed round pen. This guide offers invaluable insights on round pen design, dimensions, and materials, helping you create a versatile training space that fosters horse and rider connection. Learn effective techniques for creating boundaries, footing recommendations for optimal performance, and safety considerations to ensure your round pen's functionality.

DIY Tip Sheet Bundle

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Owning and caring for horses can be expensive, but there are plenty of ways to save some money with a do-it-yourself approach. Save 10% on this collection of handy guides, complete with detailed plans and instructions for a variety of DIY projects for your horse property.

Firewise Landscaping on Horse Properties (PDF)

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Reducing your risk of wildfire begins with properly landscaping your property. Follow this guide to learn how to create a defensible space, the area around your home or barn where vegetation is managed to reduce the chance of igniting during a wildfire.

How to Build a Low Cost Horse Feeder (PDF)

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Feeding on the ground can be both wasteful and dangerous to your horse’s health. Follow this step-by-step guide to build a low cost feeder out of repurposed materials.

How to Build a Permanent Mounting Block (PDF)

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Facilitate hassle-free mounting and dismounting experiences for riders of all ages and skill levels with our detailed instructions on building custom mounting blocks. Learn the dimensions, material choices, and installation tips that will help you build a sturdy, user-friendly structure.

How to Build an Outdoor Wash Rack (PDF)

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Even if you already have an indoor wash stall, an outdoor wash rack can provide extra bathing capacity for your facility and keeps things from getting backed up during the warm summer months. And if you don’t already have a place to bathe your horse, an outdoor wash rack is an option that won’t cost much to build and maintain. Use this handy guide to get the most out of your outdoor wash rack.

Planning and Building an Outdoor Arena (PDF)

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Having your own riding arena can add a wonderful dimension to your life with horses. An arena is a safe, fun place for you to work with them, and helps keep them healthy by providing a chance for regular exercise. Building an arena is also a big and expensive proposition. But it can be very rewarding, and you can save some money by doing many of the steps yourself. Start with a list of what you want to accomplish with your horses over the next 5 years and what types of riding and training you might end up doing. Take the ages and training levels of your horses into account, and also those of horses you might have down the road. Learn how to build a functional outdoor arena to use in all kinds of weather. Chose the right location, slope, drainage, size, footing material, and finishing touches to make your arena work perfectly for your discipline.