For many people, outright ownership on a horse is not necessarily the best option. Many can’t afford the caliber of horse they want or need;

It’s that time of year. Days are shorter, nights are colder, and horses are fuzzier. As winter approaches and horse show season winds down, many

To conclude this past month’s segment on farm equipment, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining your truck, trailer, or tractor to prolong its

A good truck and trailer are “musts” for the horse owner that does his or her own hauling and horse care. Weigh all the pros

I’ll be honest, the topic of tractors and farm equipment is not one I’m particularly versed in. One resource I found quite educational, however, was

Shopping for a new vehicle last year I had to decide whether it would be more practical to buy or lease based on my budget.

If you own your own property, you know maintenance and upkeep expenses never disappear. But whether or not you own a barn or board your

Moving on to the next chapter of our Thrifty Horsekeeping project: Housing. Over the next four weeks I’ll be discussing ways to save on board, how

Equine supplementation is a hot topic: Are supplements necessary? Effective? Over-used? Dangerous? Expensive? Supplements have become a major part of equine nutrition, and there are

Now that we’ve discussed the value of quality forage for your horse’s diet, let’s talk about grain. If you’re going to try to save money

One of the unfortunate consequences of a slow economy is that when horse owners begin to struggle financially, their spending on horse care and feed

In today’s world we are constantly reminded to be ecofriendly, to live “green” – so why not apply that mindset to horse ownership? You will be doing

Although it may come as a no-brainer to most horse owners, the diligent care of your tack and equipment will result in a longer-lasting product

Almost anything you could ever need nowadays is just a click away, thanks to the Internet. Equestrian apparel, tack, supplies, even horses themselves, are no