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Is Your Horse Property Ready for an Emergency?

Be sure gates are large enough for vehicles to get to your horse in an emergency. Photo by Kim Roe.

Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about our horses’ daily needs — feed, fencing, turnout, shelter, and footing. But how often do we stop and think about whether a veterinarian, trailer, tractor, or emergency crew could easily reach a horse in trouble? It’s one of those things … Read More

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Why Proper Leg Bandaging Matters More Than You Think

At some point, almost every horse owner ends up wrapping a leg. Maybe it’s after a hard workout. Maybe you’re trying to reduce swelling after an injury. Or maybe you’re protecting a wound while it heals. Whatever the reason, leg bandages are a common part of horse care. The challenge … Read More

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What to Do When Your Horse Gets Hurt

If horses have one special talent, it’s finding creative ways to injure themselves. A small scrape can appear overnight. A minor cut can turn out to be deeper than it first looks. And sometimes a horse comes in from turnout with a wound that leaves you wondering exactly what happened … Read More

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Fox Island Farm & Gardens – An Iconic 5 Acre Equestrian Farm & Garden Estate

Enter through a private gate serving just four homes to Fox Island Farm & Gardens—an enchanting, meticulously maintained 5-acre estate. Fox Island, Washington For Details Visit: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/fox-island-farm-gardens-an-iconic-5-acre-equestrian-farm-garden-estate/

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Media Barn: Breaking Old Habits, Building New Trust

An excerpt from Secrets of the Horse, by Shelby Dennis If you’ve been yearning for a better understanding of your horse, the answer lies in learning more about how horses function as a species and the science behind their behavior. Developing more ethical training practices requires reflection on how the … Read More

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The Trailer Parts Most Horse Owners Never Think About

Most horse owners pay attention to their trailer tires. We notice tread wear, check air pressure, and worry about blowouts before a long haul. But hidden behind those wheels are some of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of the entire trailer. Wheel bearings may not be exciting, but when they … Read More

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The Trailer Maintenance Habit That Could Save You a Headache

Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about our horses before a trip. We check feed, water, tack, health papers, and weather forecasts. But how often do we really think about the trailer? I’ll admit there have been times when I hooked up the trailer assuming everything was … Read More

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1478 Kelly Rd, Bellingham WA

1478 Kelly Rd

Beautiful 10 acres estate – 1478 Kelly Road, Bellingham, Washington For Details Visit: For Details Visit: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/1478-kelly-road-bellingham/

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Why Tack Cleaning Deserves a Spot on Your To-Do List

I’ll be honest: cleaning tack has never been my favorite barn chore. Like a lot of horse owners, I’d much rather spend my time riding, driving, trailering out, or simply enjoying my horses than sitting down with a bucket, sponge, and saddle soap. Somehow tack cleaning always seems to slide … Read More

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