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Owning a horse can be a very rewarding and enriching experience regardless of what you specifically plan on doing with the animal. Whether you intend to interact for work or for pleasure, you’ll enjoy this relationship even more if you manage to cultivate a deeper bond with your horse. There are a number of waysRead more

Similar to cleaning your home, saving time on maintaining a horse stable involves daily maintenance, organization, and knowledge of time-saving tricks. Three ways you can vastly improve your efficiency in maintaining a horse stable are staying on top of daily chores, using a Total Productive Maintenance system and using tricks like adding extra water buckets.Read more

High in the Uintas as I come down off the last bit of snow on the peak, I realize it’s been hours since I have been back to camp. Around the bend and I start to see the campsite, my orange Marmot tent is hard to miss in the beauty of the Uinta mountains. AsRead more

Many of you have followed our site for a while and that means that you know a bit of my story. To remind you of my story you can go here to read about it. Those of you that haven’t, here is a little backstory about why you should even keep reading and listen toRead more

When you are homesteading, it can sometimes feel like it’s not quite your own home. Even though you are living there, you might need some strategies to create a deeper connection with it. That way while you are working hard you can also enjoy the process and the lifestyle. So here are five ways toRead more

Without a doubt, a building’s roof is one of its most vital components. This means that—whether you’re looking to build a new barn, expand your existing one or it’s simply in need of a new roof—it is vital that carefully consider all of your options beforehand. Although there are now many different roofing material options,Read more

Whether you have a large homestead or just starting out, nothing can be more devastating to your livestock and crops than finding them infested with pests. Knowing how to identify pests common to plants and livestock will help keep your farm, big or small, in top form and you happy. Aphids Aphids are a pretty common pestRead more

So I have had a dilemma finding a saddle that fits my horse for some time now. When you have a oddly shaped horse things get a little difficult, unless you have $4,000 for a custom saddle. I wish I could afford something like that but to be honest that isn’t going to happen anytimeRead more

There’s a union for teamster and waiter, There’s a union for cabman and cook, There’s a union for hobo and preacher, And one for detective and crook.There’s a union for blacksmith and painter, There is one for the printer, of course; But where would you go in this realm of woe, To discover a guildRead more

The bawl of a steer To a cowboy’s ear Is music of sweetest strain; And the yelping notes Of the gray coyotes To him are a glad refrain. And his jolly songs Speed him along As he thinks of the little gal With golden hair Who is waiting there At the bars of the homeRead more