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Barn Aisle Chats: Sidesaddle With Elaina

September 14, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#AROUND THE BARN, #HORSIN' AROUND, #SIDESADDLE, Barn Aisle ChatsComments Off

Barn Aisle Chats is a new series where we’ll meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Elaina Graves and I give sidesaddle a go. (more…)

Swirlology: What’s in a Whorl?

April 3, 2014Lila GendalUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN1 Comment

Lila Gendal shares a few theories about how the whorl on your horse’s face might directly correlate with his or her personality. (more…)

10 Human Products That Are Useful To Have Around the Barn

February 28, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN10 Comments

From grooming to health care, Karlie Mitchell recommends adding these items to your shopping list the next time you’re at the pharmacy–you never know when they’ll come in handy! (more…)

5 Ways to Just Let Your Horse Be a Horse

February 11, 2014Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN7 Comments

Sounds simple, right? Yet it’s easy for doting horse owners to fall in the habit of over-managing our horses. Karlie Mitchell shares some tips for taking a more natural approach. (more…)

Breaking the Ice: A how-to guide

December 16, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARNLeave a comment

What do you use to liberate the liquid in frozen water troughs? Indiana horsewoman Lindsay Rausch shares her tools of choice. (more…)

When Duct Tape Isn’t Enough…

December 7, 2013Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN, #SAFETYComments Off

Karlie Mitchell outlines a list of useful stuff to have on hand at the barn in the event of an emergency. PLUS! 13 totally inappropriate uses of duct tape. Just because. (more…)

EN Today: Fighting the winter funk

October 24, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN, #ENLeave a comment

Each winter Kate Samuels declares war on her mortal enemy, equine skin fungus. Here, she shares a few of her favorite defense tactics. (more…)

Mmmm, Wood: How to keep your horse from chewing the barn down

October 5, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN, #KPP1 Comment

Does your horse have termite-like tendencies? Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products discuss wood-chewing. (more…)

Stable Science: Smell my helmet!!

September 25, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN6 Comments

My barn buddy Jocelyn got the idea to store her helmet and gloves in the freezer from an online forum, and she swears it keeps her stuff smelling fresh with the added bonus of keeping her head cool. (more…)

Say Carrot: 10 tips for picture-perfect pony portraits

July 26, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN, #SMARTPAKLeave a comment

How does SmartPak make all its equine models look like they just stepped out of a horse calendar? The Pak’s Kristi Morrison-Clear shares her photography secrets. (more…)

Dear SmartPak: What do dressage riders want?

July 5, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARNLeave a comment

A perfect seat, educated hands, a horse that bears striking resemblance to Totilas… and a few other items that SmartPak actually has in stock. (more…)

Ice buckets & heat packs: The science of hydrotherapy

June 12, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AROUND THE BARN, #HEALTH4 Comments

Applying hot and/or cold treatments to our horses is an everyday occurrence, but do you know why it works? Amanda Moretz, a vet tech and equine massage therapist, explains. (more…)

IKEA for Barn & Stable: A horseperson hijacks the Big Blue Box

February 9, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#AMANDA, #AROUND THE BARNLeave a comment

Amanda Smith takes us on a whirlwind shopping spree through our favorite Swedish superstore in search of sweet deals on repurposed stuff. (more…)