Horse-Friendly Gardening Around the Farm
Every spring, home owners flock to greenhouses and garden stores to stock up on colorful plants to brighten their outdoor living – unsurprisingly, barn owners are often right there with them! Whether you have a green thumb or just love the look of a freshly planted bed outside your barn, we have a few suggestions ... Read more
StableSecretary Featured Subscriber: The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run
The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run is located in the foothills of western North Carolina surrounded by incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The property boasts 40 acres of vineyard and 200 acres of sanctuary that is home to over 150 special needs equines from miniature to draft horses. Mary Adams, president of the ... Read more
StableSecretary Featured Subscriber: Blue Wood Farm & Vineyard
Located on 35 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, Blue Wood Farm & Vineyard is a family-owned and operated business. Originally purchased with the intent of having a farm-to-table growing operation, Blue Wood’s steep terrain, altitude, and soil made growing produce difficult. Once this was discovered, for many years Boer Goats called Blue Wood home, however ... Read more
What to Expect in an Equine Lameness Exam
Most of us have experienced that heart dropping moment when your horse suddenly isn’t moving right. Whether it’s a slight misstep every few strides or finding your horse three-legged in the field, lameness is defined as any alteration to a horse’s natural gait and signals that it’s time to call your veterinarian. While many horse ... Read more
StableSecretary Featured Subscriber: After The Races
After the Races is a 501c3, registered non-profit organization located in Elkton, Maryland, that rehabilitates and rehomes retired Thoroughbred racehorses into suitable, long-term homes. After the Races aims to promote the versatility and usefulness of the Thoroughbred beyond racing. Founded and directed by Bonnie Hutton, After the Races is a product of her experience in ... Read more
Understanding Equine Insurance
Whether you just bought a horse and are curious if you should get it insured, or are a facility owner looking to protect yourself in a world where people hand out lawsuits like candy on Halloween, navigating the world of equine insurance should be top of your to-do list. Conduct Research Insurance coverage is specific ... Read more
StableSecretary and ehorses Establish Partnership to Further Benefit Equine Industry Professionals
StableSecretary and ehorses announced a partnership today with a shared goal of improving the equine industry’s practice of horse management, sales, and purchasing across the globe. With decades of experience in the industry, Kate Rice Nilan created a barn management software system, StableSecretary, to assist trainers and barn managers with their equine record-keeping. The online ... Read more
Preventing Barn Fires
In just a few minutes, a small spark can quickly turn into a raging fire that consumes thousands of dollars of equipment and tack – and sometimes the lives of horses. Barn fires are a horse owner’s worst nightmare, but there are a few preventative measures that can be taken to help reduce the risk. ... Read more
Stable Secretary Featured Subscriber: Wasatch Sport Horses
Located in Eagle, Idaho, Wasatch Sport Horses is an equine enterprise specializing in hunters, jumpers, three-day eventing, and dressage. Owned by Stephanie Goodman and Joshua Sylce, Wasatch Sport Horses develops horses and riders by putting good horsemanship, stewardship, and a love of the sport, at the forefront of everything they do. Hard Work Gets Noticed ... Read more
