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SSG 10 BELOW WATERPROOF WINTER RIDING GLOVES: REVIEW

Barnwife
January 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are plummeting in many parts of the
northern hemisphere, and those of us who work on farms or ride horses outside
are questioning our life choices.
In this weather, what you’re wearing on your hands can really make or break your
experience.

Read more SSG 10 Below Waterproof Winter Riding Gloves: Review


55 BEST GIFTS FOR KIDS WHO LOVE HORSES IN 2023

Barnwife
December 29, 2022

Got a kid in your life who loves horses? Looking for gift ideas to make them
smile? Get them a horse! Seriously though, you’re probably not going to do that…
this year. Or maybe they already have their own horse. Either way, this…

Read more 55 Best Gifts For Kids Who Love Horses In 2023


BARNWIFE: A HOUSEWIFE THAT SPENDS HER TIME IN THE BARN.

Having jumped back into horse ownership with both feet after a break of 13
years, she’s chasing her (new) dreams on her backyard horse farm. She’s training
her 5 year old Thoroughbred, and financing her obsession with a wonderful group
of boarding horses.

Read her full story here: An Unexpected Adventure: Owning A Horse Farm





SSG 10 BELOW WATERPROOF WINTER RIDING GLOVES: REVIEW

Barnwife
January 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are plummeting in many parts of the
northern hemisphere, and those of us who work on farms or ride horses outside
are questioning our life choices.
In this weather, what you’re wearing on your hands can really make or break your
experience.

Continue Reading SSG 10 Below Waterproof Winter Riding Gloves: Review


55 BEST GIFTS FOR KIDS WHO LOVE HORSES IN 2023

Barnwife
December 29, 2022

Got a kid in your life who loves horses? Looking for gift ideas to make them
smile? Get them a horse! Seriously though, you’re probably not going to do that…
this year. Or maybe they already have their own horse.…

Continue Reading 55 Best Gifts For Kids Who Love Horses In 2023


16 PROPER HORSE HAY STORAGE RULES TO MINIMIZE LOSSES

Barnwife
October 12, 2022

The quest for hay and the ever-increasing expense is the source of many a
headache and anxiety attack for horse owners. In some parts of the world hay is
downright scarce. So, if you’ve finally found a hay supplier for…

Continue Reading 16 Proper Horse Hay Storage Rules To Minimize Losses


HOW AND WHY TO MEASURE YOUR HORSE’S HEIGHT (WITH PICTURES)

Barnwife
October 2, 2022

Horse height can be somewhat confusing. Where do you measure to, and what is a
hand anyway?
In this article, I’ll go over the reasons to know your horse’s height, how horse
height is measured, and how to take the the most accurate measurement.
I’ll also answer some important questions about horse growth, and tell you what
veterinary science has to say to some horse world myths.

Continue Reading How And Why To Measure Your Horse’s Height (With Pictures)


THE RARE MEDICINE HAT PAINT HORSE: FASCINATING FACTS

Barnwife
August 20, 2022

Have you ever seen a mostly white horse with a patch of color on its head and
ears that reminded you of a hat? This color pattern is called a medicine hat.
Medicine hat paint horses can be very striking.
I had one of these horses when I was a kid, and I can speak from

Continue Reading The Rare Medicine Hat Paint Horse: Fascinating Facts


TOP 21 BEST FLY SPRAYS FOR HORSES THAT WORK IN 2022

Barnwife
August 12, 2022

Fly sprays work by repelling or killing flies and other nuisance insects.
Chemical based commercial fly sprays are effective, but so are natural and
homemade sprays.

Continue Reading Top 21 Best Fly Sprays For Horses That Work in 2022


HOW I PAY FOR MY HORSE. BUDGET BREAKDOWN: JULY 2022

Barnwife
August 1, 2022

Welcome to my horse budget breakdown: my published account of what I spend on my
horse and where the money comes from. My goal in publishing my budget breakdowns
is to help show the everyday cost of horse ownership and…

Continue Reading How I Pay For My Horse. Budget Breakdown: July 2022


HOW MUCH DOES A HORSE WEIGH? (AND HOW TO WEIGH THEM)

Barnwife
July 27, 2022

How much does an average horse weigh? The average horse weight is about 1,000
pounds, or 450kg.  Individual horses can weigh as little as 150lbs (miniature
horses), or as much as 2,500lbs (Shire Horse). What factors impact a horse’s
weight?…

Continue Reading How Much Does A Horse Weigh? (and how to weigh them)


17 AMAZING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF HORSEBACK RIDING

Barnwife
July 11, 2022

The benefits of horseback riding are numerous, beyond just being a really fun
way of spending time outside. Usually we talk about the physical benefits, and
even the mental health benefits are huge. You can read other articles that
specifically…

Continue Reading 17 Amazing Social Emotional Benefits of Horseback Riding


HOW I PAY FOR MY HORSE. BUDGET BREAKDOWN: JUNE 2022

Barnwife
July 5, 2022

Welcome to my horse budget breakdown: my published account of what I spend on my
horse and where the money comes from. My goal in publishing my budget breakdowns
is to help show the everyday cost of horse ownership and…

Continue Reading How I Pay For My Horse. Budget Breakdown: June 2022


24 BEST DRESSAGE HORSE BREEDS (PLUS NONTRADITIONAL BREEDS)

Barnwife
June 23, 2022

What makes a good dressage horse breed? The most successful dressage horses have
a strong back and powerful hindquarters to create energy and impulsion. A
classical dressage horse breed is a highly athletic horse. They have long legs,
or at…

Continue Reading 24 Best Dressage Horse Breeds (Plus Nontraditional Breeds)


SQUARE HAY BALES VS ROUND: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE FOR HORSES?

Barnwife
June 16, 2022

Horse owners have three choices when it comes to buying and feeding hay: small
square hay bales, large round bales, and large square bales. All of the
different bale types can be made up of any type of hay. You…

Continue Reading Square Hay Bales vs Round: What’s the Difference for Horses?


21 BEST HORSE BREEDS FOR LARGER OR HEAVY RIDERS

Barnwife
June 10, 2022

The best horse breed for heavy riders is one that is stocky and athletic enough
to carry weight with ease. How much weight can a horse carry? The answer to this
question depends on a number of factors.  What kind…

Continue Reading 21 Best Horse Breeds For Larger or Heavy Riders


19 IMPORTANT MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF HORSE SPORTS

Barnwife
June 7, 2022

I call it “the magic of horses”. That *something* about working with a 1,000+
pound flight animal that’s good for the soul. But there is more and more
evidence that it’s good for the brain too. The majority of the…

Continue Reading 19 Important Mental Health Benefits of Horse Sports


HOW I PAY FOR MY HORSE. BUDGET BREAKDOWN: MAY 2022

Barnwife
June 1, 2022

Welcome to my horse budget breakdown: my published account of what I spend on my
horse and where the money comes from. My goal in publishing my budget breakdowns
is to help show the everyday cost of horse ownership and…

Continue Reading How I Pay For My Horse. Budget Breakdown: May 2022


SPEAK IN A WAY THAT YOUR HORSE WANTS TO LISTEN

Barnwife
May 26, 2022

My husband and I recently attended a marriage conference where the keynote
speaker emphasized the concept “Speak in such a way that your spouse wants to
listen to you, and listen in such a way that your spouse wants to…

Continue Reading Speak In A Way That Your Horse Wants To Listen


TRAINING MY OWN HORSE: IMPOSTER SYNDROME

Barnwife
May 5, 2022

Training your own horse as an amateur is hard. Not just from a technical and
skills perspective, but also from a mental and emotional perspective. I must be
a glutton for this kind of punishment, because every time I’ve owned…

Continue Reading Training My Own Horse: Imposter Syndrome

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