Depending on where you live, you’re likely facing some of the year’s first warm days, which means we can say goodbye to winter for a while. Spring and summer can be a great time on the farm, but there are a few things you should be aware of. Chief among these is the health and… Read more »
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How to Identify Signs Your Horse Is in Pain
If your horse has been injured or is sick, there are several ways it may indicate to that it needs help. Unfortunately, many of these ways are subtle and you may not pick up on them immediately. Understanding your horse and its normal behavior plays a large role in helping you determine whether or not… Read more »
How to Avoid Riding Injuries
It’s happened to all of us at least once or twice, if not more. We’ve fallen off of our horses. But just because you fall doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get back on. And more importantly, falling off of a horse doesn’t need to end in a serious injury. If you take the proper precautions, you… Read more »
Spring Horse Care Tips
Winter weather is still plaguing much of the country, but spring is just on the horizon. Horses aren’t extremely high maintenance animals, but they do require some specific things depending on the time of year. Take a look at the following tips to learn how to best take care of your horses in the spring… Read more »
Understanding Horse Communication
There are many things that horses do to communicate with each other and humans, and not all of them involve the noises they make. Just like humans, horses often interact with others with their body language. By paying attention to the movements and noises your horses are making, you can more easily identify what they… Read more »
Horse Grooming Tips
There are many important aspects that go along with caring for a horse, least of which is grooming. Unlike many animals, horses aren’t great at grooming themselves, so the help of a human friend is always appreciated. While there are many tools and methods available for horse grooming, there are a few essential steps you… Read more »
How to Keep Your Shed Clean
At Deer Creek Structures, we offer more than just portable barns and stables for your animals. We also offer high-quality sheds that are perfect for storing tools, equipment, and just about anything else. However, no matter what type of shed you own, keeping it clean and tidy should be one of your top priorities. While… Read more »
Why Horses Are Loyal Companions
Many people say that dogs are man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other animals that make great companions. In fact, horses are some of the most loyal animals you will ever encounter. But why is this? Well, a larger part of it has to do with the fact that they have great… Read more »
Interesting and Little Known Horse Facts
Horses are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet, and there are many things about them that the average person isn’t even aware of. Even if you are constantly surrounded by horses, you are likely learning something new about them every day. No matter how deep your knowledge about horses goes we’re here… Read more »
Have You Ever Ridden a Horse Before?
To someone who has never ridden a horse before, the whole thing may look trickier than it actually is. That isn’t to say that horse riding is as simple as hopping on and grabbing the reins, as there are quite a few mistakes beginners make that tend to make the process of learning more difficult… Read more »