Turning horses out is an important part a horse’s health, both physical and mental, though it comes with some risks. Individual owners and stable owners often employ different turnout schedules to promote wellbeing while minimizing risk.

With some planning and preparation, that dream can become a reality – whether you want a modest horse farm or a sprawling and upscale equestrian facility.

Getting a rescue up and running, developing contingency plans, and raising funds is a lot more involved than taking on some sick or skinny horses. Here’s what you need to know.

As expected, most people in horse businesses have knowledge and experience with horses, but it’s not a requirement.
More important than having the experience yourself is being willing to learn and hiring people who can help you succeed.

Most horse businesses are small businesses, not massive multi-national corporations or franchises. This creates an opportunity for owners to tailor their operations to the needs of their clients. With that flexibility, you have many ways you can generate extra income streams to maximize your profits while offering the value-added features your clients appreciate. While your […]

Preparing Pastures for Horses One of the most important aspects of horse ownership, and horsemanship, is ensuring that your horses have a safe pasture to live in. Seemingly simple, quite a bit goes into figuring out exactly what makes a pasture safe for horses. Read on for a breakdown of preparing pastures for horses! Table […]

One of the most common questions I’ve been asked regarding Fairway Stables: what are we planning as we build our soon-to-be equestrian facility, horse farm, and home on our acreage in Oklahoma? So, we’ve made a quick outline for building a horse farm. Fairway Stables will offer an overnight boarding facility for equestrians in the […]

December 1, 2022

As your equine business grows, you could quickly find yourself needing some extra help to keep up with day-to-day operations. Below you will find helpful tips you can use when hiring for your horse farm. Hiring for your horse farm legally is critical for your equine business, both from a tax and legal standpoint. Hiring […]

Is your horse business eligible for tax deductions? Yes! Here’s how:  IRS Rules for Horse Businesses When building Fairway Stables, one of the first questions I looked into was whether or not our horse business would constitute tax deductions under IRS laws.  If you’re like me, you may have wondered: Does the IRS think about […]