Barn Organization

If you've ever made a New Year's resolution—only to abandon it by the time mud season hits—you're not alone. Big goals sound great in January, but the ones that actually stick tend to be smaller, more realistic and easier to work into your daily horse care routine.

What do baling twine, grain bags, supplement containers and scraps of leather have in common? They are all precious horse owner collectibles! Most times, we save it all because we believe there will be a future use for it somehow, but most of the time, the pile just keeps growing and growing and growing. Early spring is the perfect time to clean out and refresh the barn as you prepare for the hustle of spring and summer. Having a decluttered barn can welcome in the change of season. 

A horse barn is essentially a tinderbox, with hay, dust, cobwebs, and wood mingling with electricity and potentially hot hay bales. It’s one of the most difficult things you can defend against, but there are ways to reduce your risk and prevent massive loss.

No matter how much we try to prevent injuries or illnesses in our horses, accidents can still happen anywhere. Since bubble-wrapping them isn't an option, the next best step is creating a well-stocked equine first aid kit for your tack room, trailer, and locker. Having these supplies on hand allows you to treat minor issues or stabilize more serious injuries while waiting for the vet. Being prepared can make all the difference regarding your horse’s health and safety.

You’ve signed on the dotted line. It’s official: that farm you dreamed of every night as a horse-loving kid is finally a reality! The lush rolling pastures and perfectly tidy stalls you see when you close your eyes are now right in front of you in real life. You can hardly wait to pack up the horse trailer and move right in.

But wait. Is it ready? Are YOU ready?

Just like how every horse is unique, every horse owner is unique as well. We all have our favorite grooming tool, our preferred way to store our grooming tools and our own grooming routine for our horses.

We thought it’d be fun to see what the team members at Tough1 keep in their grooming totes and if they have any preferred pieces.

It’s time to do a little spring cleaning in the barn, and we’re not just talking about tackling your horse’s shedding. Take advantage of one of those early warm weather days to clean out the barn and refresh things from the winter doldrums.

Winter is one of those seasons that can be so pretty to look at, but not very fun to have to work in. It seems like it takes longer to do your chores, plus there’s the factor of less daylight. But doing your best to be prepared for colder temperatures and unpredictable weather in the weeks leading up to Winter can help ease the pain a little. Here are 21 things you should do to get your barn ready for winter.

The temperatures are heating up! Is your barn ready for summer? Here’s a checklist of a few things you should do to get your barn ready for summer.

We know blankets and sheets are an expensive investment in the care of your horse. He can’t wear a blanket 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you need a place to properly store your blankets, whether it’s during the season or during the off-season.