Kissing Spine (KSS), is the overriding or impinging of the dorsal spinous processes (DSPs). This means that either two or more vertebrae (DSPs) are touching or overlapping (Turner 2011). There are five different areas of the horse’s spine, including the cervical vertebrae, the thoracic vertebrae, the lumbar vertebrae, the sacral vertebrae, and the coccygeal vertebrae…. [Read More]
Benefits of the Cold Saltwater Spa
The cold saltwater spa works as a means of hydrotherapy. The spa is used more for healing, or recovery after a long workout, and the following information, according to CET Equine Spas and also a scientific article by Dr. Paul Van Dam, explains the effectiveness of the spa, how it can be beneficial to the… [Read More]
Caring for your Horse this Winter
Winter time horse care can be a tricky and even somewhat daunting ordeal times, especially when temperatures are particularly bitter. Here are a few important things to consider as we move into this chilly season… Food and Water: Fiber digestion is what keeps your horse warm when the weather gets cold. During especially frigid times… [Read More]
Is Your PA Horse Property Ready For Colder Weather?
Fall has flown by, and winter is coming quickly to Pennsylvania. Cold temperatures, ice, snow, and mud can make horsekeeping hard, but preparing your PA horse farm before bad weather hits can help make the cold, dark days of winter pass with a little more ease. Making sure you have enough hay stockpiled in your… [Read More]
Protecting Your Well and Septic System
Most PA horse properties are serviced not by city water and sewage systems, but by individual wells and septic systems. These systems take some special care and management, and if you have horses or other livestock, you should take certain measures to make sure your well doesn’t become contaminated and your septic system stays functioning… [Read More]
Mortgage Rates are On The Rise – Get Off The Fence!
Since the beginning of June this year, mortgage rates have spiked up over 4%. When we compare 2015’s mortgage rates to those of 2013, it looks like we may be looking at the beginning of a steady increase. However, no one can say exactly how interest rates are going to behave in the next six… [Read More]
First Time Home Buyers, Take These Tips To Heart
Buying your first home is a huge life milestone, and not one to be taken lightly. Before you start the search for your first house, make sure you’re prepared to make this big decision. One of the first steps in buying your first home is to make sure that you can afford it. Between getting… [Read More]
Adding Valuable Benefits to Set Me Apart From Other Agents in PA Horse Properties
Adding Valuable Benefits To Set Me Apart From Other Agents in PA Horse Properties As many of my regular readers know, I am a REALTOR in Pennsylvania with a niche in rural and horse properties and farms. My expertise is horse properties. What makes me an expert in horse properties? Horses are… [Read More]
Hang In There and Ride the Rough Ride To Success
Hang In There And Ride Through the Rough Ride To Success Riding horses is not always smooth sailing riding. There will be times when it gets rough. Sometimes the horse will balk and refuse to move for you. Other times the horse may buck because it is happy. Then there may be times when… [Read More]
Special Financing May Be Required to Buy Horse Property
Special Financing May Be Required To Buy Horse Property When it comes to making an offer on a horse property, sometimes it is necessary to move quickly on it, especially if it is priced for a quick sale. This means having taken some steps ahead of time. What are those steps? The first thing… [Read More]
Horse Property Specialists Have Horse Sense For Horse Farms
Horse Property Specialists Have Horse Sense For Horse Farms What is a horse property specialist? A true horse property specialist is a real estate professional that has the knowledge about horse properties and farms. They may be horse and horse property owners themselves. Even if they do not own a… [Read More]
Horse Stables in PA
Like houses, horse stables in PA come in various shapes, sizes, and styles. From backyard barns to high-dollar equestrian centers, horse stables are as varied as the wonderful creatures they house. Let’s take a look at some of the types of stables that can be found in rural Pennsylvania. One of the most classic styles… [Read More]