When Hafl is happy, I am happy  Owning a horse can be an exceptionally rewarding experience, providing you know what to expect! If you want to provide a safe and healthy environment for your horse, you’re going to need to ensure you’ve got a range of equipment and resources to rely on. To ensure you’ve got everything covered, take a look at the six things every horse owner should have: 1. Shelter It may seem obvious that your horse will need access to shelter but you’d be amazed at how many people think horses can live outside all year round. In reality, it’s essential to pr ..read more

Horseboxes are the best way to safely transport your horses. If you’re new to horse ownership, or just new to needing to transport them, this large piece of equipment can seem overwhelming. If you’re buying your first horsebox, use these handy tips to choose and use the horsebox. Know The Law If you opt for a standalone horsebox, rather than a horsebox with a driver cabin, you should double-check the laws and requirements for towing. Make sure your towing vehicle is suitable for pulling the weight of your horsebox when it’s fully laden. Check your car’s handbook to see what it can tow ..read more

Starting a horse-based business is undoubtedly challenging, but it can also be infinitely rewarding. You can have the chance to spend most of your day in the company of or caring for your equine best friends. However, once satisfied with how it is all coming along, you might start looking at starting a side hustle or just expanding your horizons. Not only is this an excellent idea to try out your entrepreneurial skills, but you can make the most out of what you have already created!  Horse manure is precious. First and foremost, horse manure is gold in farming. If you have been cari ..read more

Owning a horse can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it does come with many responsibilities that are difficult to manage without the right advice and guidance. This is why many people that own horses have a mentor or teacher that can help them with advice and offer assistance when it’s needed. With so many different types and sizes of horses, it’s important to speak to a professional in order to learn how to best take care of your horse. But there are also a lot of general tips that can be useful for helping you establish a good foundation for horse care. So in this post, we’re goin ..read more

When you were a child and your parents took you horse riding every now and again that dream of owning your own horse seemed like a distant and unlikely wish that might never be fulfilled. But now, as a fully fledged grown-up, you’re wondering if it might just be time to make that dream a reality and buy your own horse as a gift for yourself and the younger members of your family. You know you have the time and the money to make it happen but should you? Is a horse really the right investment? In this blog we take a look at exactly what you need when it comes to buying your own horse and whet ..read more

I can hardly believe that ten years ago I decided to buy this never growing up babyface. I had no idea that he would change my life in such a way. 10 years ago, I bought my first horse, a standardbred off the track. Intended for my back then-boyfriend, he quickly became a younger brother as I was always longing for having my very own Haflinger. I was searching the internet for a two-year-old, such that I can work the standardbred while the smaller brother was still growing up. What a perfect plan. Only two months after buying the standardbred, I found Hafl as his previous owner was the onl ..read more

Whether you've got one little pony or a collection, horses are expensive. There's no way around this. But what we need to do, when looking after a horse, is provide the essentials for them to thrive. This can be difficult due to the various expenses. But let's provide you with some ways to save money on keeping your horse healthy and happy. Get Into The Reusing Mindset It's not about buying new hay all the time, it's about reusing what you already have. The same applies to water. If you're looking for a way to cut back on your bills, and you are paying a lot for water, consider getting a ..read more

After we moved to the new barn earlier in March, we did not have a closet for all that horsey stuff you need every day at the barn. And let me tell you, that is a lot. I was considering buying an Ikea one but honestly, I neither had the right space for the pre-made luxury nor was I convinced that he would survive in the harsh barn environment. Further, I knew that Hafl's stall would be far from where the closets are located so I needed a device (insert saddle trolley) that could do the heavy lifting and transporting stuff from A to B.  Yet there was another constraint: space was limited as t ..read more

In today’s extremely stressful society, people turn to all kinds of comforts in their lives. Emotional Support Animals are one of the most popular forms of calm that people turn to. In particular, people tend to reference their dogs as the ultimate companion. However, it is becoming more and more evident that horses provide a lot of the same connections to human beings that dogs do and are a force to be reckoned with in helping people cope with stress in their lives. Having a horse is great but be sure to read up on the 3 most important things to consider before getting a horse. Their ben ..read more

If you’re thinking of starting your own horse based business, this guide is going to help you figure out how to succeed while others fail. You’ll be able to use the information here to avoid the common errors that unsuccessful businesses make, such as lack of a business plan and underestimating your expenses. Still feel unsure? Then you’re in the right place. Read on and you’ll learn how you can start your own horse based business without fear! Something You Need To Know A horse trainer or riding instructor is a self employed person. You will not be employed by anybody else if you go ..read more