Barn chores are no easy task. It takes a fit and hard working person to perform all of basic the duties required to keep a barn running smoothly. Running a barn is hard enough, don’t make it more complicated and time-consuming by not using these clever barn chore hacks… 1) Skip sweeping the barn aisle and use a leaf blower instead: Sweeping a large barn can easily take over 20 minutes but if you use a leaf blower to clean out the aisle it will take you three minutes tops. For the price of leaf blowers, I have never…

  There are many moments in our horsey lives that give us a great deal of satisfaction but for some reason, we never fully appreciate how much these moments mean to us. Let’s have a moment of appreciation for the moments in our lives that we sometimes take for granted … What underrated moments do you appreciate? Share your favourites by emailing me. 1. Finishing the final braid in your horse’s mane and then mentally high-fiving yourself for the professional job you did. 2. Putting a fresh bag of shavings in your horse’s stall… Best smell ever. 3. Clearing a massive jump…

  See those lovely labradors in the photo?  You might think they belong to me.  They don’t.  They belong to the trailer parked next to me at a horse trial, and were tied up on a cable about 25 feet long.  Tied to the bumper of the truck, parked about 25 feet from my trailer.  Most of the morning, I didn’t see them (though I certainly heard the barking).  However, right as I was tacking up for show jumping, the dogs ran out past the rear of my horse trailer as another leashed dog walked by, stretching the cable to…

  Your average equestrian spends more time grooming horses than riding them. Over the years we all learn new, exciting and revolutionary grooming tips and tactics. Check back regularly for more grooming tips as we are on the hunt for the best.  We asked our readers to share their expert grooming tips and they have not disappointed. Chloe Abbajay submitted a tip that is a solid reminder for anyone who works with horses: Scissors should always be in your groom box and in an easy to reach place! While you may think this would be obvious, I’ve had so many…

  There is nothing nicer than walking into a stable that looks tidy and organized. If you are running a barn, it is important for your professional image that your barn always looks impeccable. Plus it is more practical and even safer to work in a barn that is kept tidy. Use these uber simple and creative ways to tidy up your barn in no time: 1) Store your brushes and bottles with an over-the-door shoe organizer: Human shoes and horse brushes are roughly the same size, making those over-the-door shoe organizers perfect for keeping horse brushes. You can also…