There are many things you need to take care of around your house and stables throughout the winter, but your horses should always be at the top of the list. You most likely use a number of methods to stay warm throughout the winter, but don’t forget that your horse can get cold too. The… Read more »
While there are several steps you must take to ensure your horses are ready for winter, your senior horses in particular should be a focus. Depending on the horse, your horse may be considered senior anywhere from 15-20 years old. Whether you’ve noticed your horse has been slowing down, has been getting sick more often,… Read more »
They’re a symbol of freedom, of wild unadulterated passion, and they seem to be a dying breed. Just thinking about them will teleport you to golden plains bathed in moonlight. That’s some powerful stuff. It feels like our world is getting less free by the day; values that once shaped this great country are slipping… Read more »
We all know that horses can do a lot. They are very versatile creatures able to adapt to a variety of situations and perform excellently. Whether racing or simply trotting along a country path, horses are some of the most dependable animals on God’s green earth. Outside of dogs (and we can have a debate… Read more »
Labor Day is next week, which means that we are nearing the unofficial end of summer. Although summer “technically” ends September 23, 2015, we can all agree that the air feels different, with autumnal garnishes dropping from the sky. The weather is changing and we must be prepared to do whatever it takes to keep… Read more »
One of the most important parts of keeping a horse healthy is maintaining its weight. We suppose the same can be said of every man and animal on the planet, but that would make for a much longer and more complicated blog post. Let’s for now focus on obesity in ponies, which is starting to… Read more »
Like with humans, many things can go wrong with horses, especially in the summertime. It’s a full time job keeping your horse healthy when the sun is blazing for what seems like 24 hours a day. There are specific issues to keep an eye on when it comes to your horse, the primary one being… Read more »
Nowadays, it seems like everything has entered the digital age – everything is “smart” – TVs, phones, cars, and the list goes on and on. Many of these things have had tremendous impact on our health and that of our animals, especially our horses. A new wearable device for horses will send an email to… Read more »
On this blog, we talk a lot about horses. Of course we do – it’s our bread and butter, building and selling portable horse barns and sheds. But every so often we like to touch upon other aspects of horse culture that we find fascinating, and that includes rocking horses, that classic toy of the… Read more »
At Deer Creek Structures, we firmly believe that horses, like every other creature on this planet, is divinely infused and, if treated with respect and care, can lift up the soul and bring us closer to God. These beautiful creatures are loaded with spirituality and we just need to take the time to appreciate them… Read more »
