Horse Owner Tips & Tricks

Horse owners know that if you give a horse a chance, he will get injured on just about anything. You can be the most attentive horse owner and accidents can still happen. Some threats can be hiding in plain sight. But taking some time to walk around your barn/farm might help you locate some potential hazards.

Did you know that you don't always have to go to the tack store or feed store to get your supplies for the barn? If you're in a pinch with time or your budget, you can hit up a local convenience store or dollar store to fill up your first aid kit, grooming bag and even your feed room.

Picking your horse’s colors is half organization, half personality and a whole lot of fun. There’s something special about deciding his color. The bucket, halter, brushes, pad, blanket … matching everything like it was meant to be. Professional Horsewoman Crysta Brown shares tips on how to find the best color combination for your horse.

Cold winter nights are made for baking, and your horse deserves a homemade treat, too! We're excited to share five of Team Tough1's favorite recipes to inspire some holiday creativity.

It's time to hit the road with your horses. Whether you're going for an overnight trail ride, an open fun show or a long road trip, adventures await you and your horses once you clip the chains and release the parking brake of your horse trailer. Before you hook your trailer to your truck, though, it's important to go through a checklist for safety precautions as well as a checklist to make sure you have everything you need when you get to the trails or horse show.

Springtime is notorious for crazy weather patterns. No matter where you are in the country, a spring day can start off needing a coat to ward off the cold, ramping to a short-sleeved shirt-required afternoon and culminating in a stormy evening. Severe weather season can be a scary time for horse owners, but it’s a little easier if you prepare for what you can control.

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?