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Horses are majestic animals that require plenty of space to exercise and graze. Building the best fence for your horses allows them to have enough space to stretch their legs and comfortably rest. High-quality materials prolong the enjoyment of their peaceful corral as they explore their new stomping grounds. Here are three things to considerRead more

Toxic substances are ubiquitous. Even with the most careful planning, it is possible to unknowingly expose yourself and your family to harm through contact with chemicals, mold, pesticides, and other toxins. Fortunately, these risks can be minimized through regular testing and by avoiding the worst offenders. These are some of the most common sources ofRead more

Living on a ranch can be an absolutely wonderful experience. Not only do you get to work on your own land with your own rules, but you likely get to enjoy beautiful scenes of nature every day. There’s peace and quiet everywhere that you turn. In order to make this a lucrative endeavor, you’ll wantRead more

Owners of ranch style homes do not have to spend a lot of money to improve the home’s curb appeal. This is true whether the improvement is in preparation to sell the home or if you desire to make the home more attractive for your own enjoyment. The following curb appeal ideas will increase theRead more

Working your own land is a fulfilling and incredible way of life, and staying safe throughout the duration of your work is a vitally important responsibility. Knowing how to properly drive your farming machinery on public roads and invest in life-saving safety precautions instills confidence in every action and task you perform on your land,Read more

Caring for a horse is a big responsibility but offers one of the most uniquely rewarding experiences you could ever hope for. Horses are intelligent and empathetic creatures with a ton of personality, so it’s best to treat them with some respect. One way you can do this is through grooming. This practice is bothRead more

There are so many different benefits of living on your own homestead property. You get to seclude yourself from so many of the distractions that occur in a more populated area. Not to mention, you probably have a beautiful view of nature all around you that you can enjoy on a daily basis. A rewardingRead more

Throughout the years, I have worked on finding what I thought was the best workout routine for me and my lifestyle. As the years have gone on I have found that I seem to have less and less time to dedicate to myself (really this is a time management issue and I need to getRead more

Storms are an ever-present danger for homesteaders and ranch owners in the United States. Anyone who has a homestead and is engaged in the husbandry of horses will tell you that life on a ranch demands diligence. Not only will you work throughout the year to safeguard your family and horses from potential storms, butRead more

We write a lot about our horses and the farm on this site, one thing we haven’t written a lot about is the fact that we love to go shooting as well. So after looking into getting some steel targets to practice shooting I thought it would be a great idea to share what IRead more