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Round Pen Buyer’s Guide Featured

Round Pen Buyer’s Guide

It seems very few training tools pay for themselves like a round pen does. A high degree of training can be accomplished from the safety of the ground that can be transferred to under-saddle work. By working properly in a round pen, you can really gain a horse’s trust. You will want to establish ...

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Winter Stall Comfort: Creating a Healthy and Happy Space for Your Horse Seasonal
Winter Stall Comfort: Creating a Healthy and Happy Space for Your Horse

December 2025 (adapted from an original article written by Lisa Kiley that was published in The Horsemen’s Corral Magazine Dece...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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🎄 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas for Horse Lovers Seasonal
🎄 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas for Horse Lovers

Adapted from the original article by Lisa Kiley, published in The Horsemen’s Corral, December 2021. When it comes to Christmas ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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The Unsung Harrow Machinery & Field Equipment
The Unsung Harrow

By Lisa Kiley, May 2025 The Overlooked Workhorse of the Farm While there are a lot of different pieces of equipment needed to ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Round Pen Buyer’s Guide Round Pens, Arenas & Panels
Round Pen Buyer’s Guide

It seems very few training tools pay for themselves like a round pen does. A high degree of training can be accomplished from t...

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Cashmans
Updated: August 26, 2026
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Round Pens and Relationship Building Round Pens, Arenas & Panels
Round Pens and Relationship Building

Round Pens and Relationship Building Lisa Kiley – updated March 2025Originally published in Horsemen’s Corral Magazine >>...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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How to maximize feeding hay in pastures Feeders & Feed Storage
How to maximize feeding hay in pastures

Typically, throwing hay on the ground creates a lot of waste as horses walk all over it, or the wind blows loose hay away. When...

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Updated: September 16, 2026
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Stall Construction - Part 3 Horse Stalls
Stall Construction - Part 3

by Lisa Kiley – Published in Saddle Up Magazine May 2022 In the last couple months, we have discussed the different ways you ca...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
Summer Fly Control for Horse Farms Barn Equipment & Supplies
Summer Fly Control for Horse Farms

by Lisa Kiley – Published in Saddle Up Magazine June 2022 June is one of the best months of the year for horse people.  The wea...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
10 Tips for Spring Cleaning Seasonal
10 Tips for Spring Cleaning

by Lisa Kiley – published in Saddle Up! Magazine May 2023 Spring has finally arrived, and while there might still be a few nigh...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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How to Pick the Best Livestock Fencing Fencing & Gates
How to Pick the Best Livestock Fencing

Did you know that, in 2021, the number of farms in the US was 20.1 million? Additionally, the number of land acres on farms was...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Feed Room Safety Tips Feeders & Feed Storage
Feed Room Safety Tips

By Lisa Kiley Providing the best quality feeds for our horses is at the core of proper horse ownership. However, care of the f...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
4 min
New Year’s Resolution – Invest in Tack Room Organization Seasonal
New Year’s Resolution – Invest in Tack Room Organization

by Lisa Kiley – Originally published in the Saddle Up! January 2021 page 10, Updated January 2025 Chances are, if you have one ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Cashmans Elite Fencing Manual Fencing & Gates
Cashmans Elite Fencing Manual

Cashmans Elite Fencing Manual 2024Download Want a black and white, printer-friendly version? Download the pdf file below. If ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Autumn Stable Checklist 
Autumn Stable Checklist 

Lisa Kiley – October 2024Originally published in Horsemen’s Corral Magazine Fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy ...

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Updated: September 16, 2026
5 min
Tips for Nighttime Turn Out Round Pens, Arenas & Panels
Tips for Nighttime Turn Out

Lisa Kiley – June 2024Originally published in Horsemen’s Corral Magazine Now that summer is upon us and we are getting some war...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Fencing Tips with Terry Fencing & Gates
Fencing Tips with Terry

Lisa Kiley – April 2024Originally published in Horsemen’s Corral Magazine – link to magazine Early spring is a great time to th...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Lucky Charms of the Horse Barn Barn Equipment & Supplies
Lucky Charms of the Horse Barn

by Lisa Kiley | Published in Horsmen’s Corral Magazine March 2024 With the beginning of spring approaching soon, March is the m...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Stall Cleaning 101 Horse Stalls
Stall Cleaning 101

by Lisa Kiley | Published in Horsmen’s Corral Magazine October 2023 Cleaning your horses stall – to some it is a chore, to othe...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Go Green & Save Green
Go Green & Save Green

by Lisa Kiley | Published in Horsmen’s Corral Magazine September 2023 When you think about horse ownership, it is more often th...

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Updated: September 14, 2026
5 min
The Hay OptiMizer with Sue Wilson Feeders & Feed Storage
The Hay OptiMizer with Sue Wilson

by Lisa Kiley | Published in Horsmen’s Corral Magazine August 2023 When it comes to hay feeders, there are many styles and conc...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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A Guide to the Best Horse Feeders of 2023 Feeders & Feed Storage
A Guide to the Best Horse Feeders of 2023

Despite horses eating as much as 20 pounds of food a day, they have surprisingly delicate digestive tracts. This is why horses ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
Getting Ready to Hit The Road Cashmans News
Getting Ready to Hit The Road

by Lisa Kiley | Published in Saddle Up Magazine June 2023 June is a great month to get out on the road and take your horse on a...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
How to measure your field using Google Maps Fencing & Gates
How to measure your field using Google Maps

Video Transcription Introduction: Today, we’re going to be showing you how to use Google Maps to measure the perimeter of you...

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Updated: September 09, 2026
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Large Stall Projects Horse Stalls
Large Stall Projects

with Yash Balisaria from American Stalls by Lisa Kiley – Published in Horsemen’s Corral May 2023 A couple of months ago, we tal...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
The Magic of Mud Grid Stall Mats & Mud Control
The Magic of Mud Grid

Interview by Lisa Kiley with Elizabeth Hueftlein of Hahn Plastics LLC | Published in The Horsemen’s Corral March 2023. The weat...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
A Look at the Best Fencing Options for Horses Fencing & Gates
A Look at the Best Fencing Options for Horses

The Best Fencing for Horses When it comes to buying fencing for horses, you should know about all of the best options. Check ou...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
Spring Feeding Tips  Feed, Treats & Supplements
Spring Feeding Tips 

Spring Feeding Tips with Dr. Nettie Liburt of Buckeye Nutrition Interview by Lisa Kiley with Dr. Nettie Liburt of Buckeye Nutri...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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Stall Project Tips Horse Stalls
Stall Project Tips

Tips from Yash Balasaria of American Stalls by Lisa Kiley – Published in Horsemen’s Corral February 2023 American Stalls is one...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
How to cut thick rubber mats Stall Mats & Mud Control
How to cut thick rubber mats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YSLQbQN-g Video Transcription Step 1: Score the top of the mat Use a 2×4 as a straight e...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
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New Year, New Training Ideas Cashmans News
New Year, New Training Ideas

by Lisa Kiley – Published in The Horsemen’s Corral January, 2022. Photo Credit: Brittany McDonnell with Whisper, a BLM Mustang...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
New Year’s Resolution – Bringing Your Horses Home
New Year’s Resolution – Bringing Your Horses Home

by Lisa Kiley – Published in Saddle Up January 2023 Most horse owners dream of one day bringing their horses’ home. It is an im...

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Updated: September 14, 2026
5 min
Gift Ideas For Horse Lovers Seasonal
Gift Ideas For Horse Lovers

by Lisa Kiley – Published in The Horsemen’s Corral December 2021 While there are people who want jewelry, clothes, or the lates...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
4 min
Horse Stall Flooring: Good, Better, Best Stall Mats & Mud Control
Horse Stall Flooring: Good, Better, Best

by Lisa Kiley – Published in The Horsemen’s Corral September, 2022 As summer comes to an end, the fall is a great time to get s...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
The Top 6 Essential Pieces of Equipment for Horse Farms Barn Equipment & Supplies
The Top 6 Essential Pieces of Equipment for Horse Farms

Caring for a horse takes at least fourteen or fifteen hours a week, and more if you’re managing more than one horse. This work ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
I Love a (Horse) Parade Cashmans News
I Love a (Horse) Parade

by Lisa Kiley | Published in the Horsemen’s Corral August 2022 In cities and small towns all over the world, parades are used t...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Summer Farm Fly Management Barn Equipment & Supplies
Summer Farm Fly Management

by Lisa Kiley – Published in Saddle Up Magazine June 2022 June is one of the best months of the year for horse people. The wea...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
10 Hot Tips to Keep Your Horse Cool This Summer Seasonal
10 Hot Tips to Keep Your Horse Cool This Summer

by Lisa Kiley – Published in Saddle Up Magazine July 2022 It seems like we can all agree that summer is one of the best times o...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
6 min
Red, White & BOOM! 6 Tips For Horse Safety Seasonal
Red, White & BOOM! 6 Tips For Horse Safety

by Lisa Kiley | Published in the Horsemen’s Corral July 2022 Fireworks season is officially upon us! Many of you are probably l...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
How to Install an Electric Fence For Horses Fencing & Gates
How to Install an Electric Fence For Horses

by Lisa Kiley – Published in The Horsemen’s Corral Installing an electric fence for horses can be a DIY project! Installing an ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
4 min
Top 10: Essential Equipment for Horse Farms Barn Equipment & Supplies
Top 10: Essential Equipment for Horse Farms

Valentine’s Day Edition by Lisa Kiley – Published in Saddle Up February 2022 When you love horses there are quite a few things ...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Senior Horse Checklist - Preparing For Winter Seasonal
Senior Horse Checklist - Preparing For Winter

by Lisa Kiley – Interview with Dr. Nettie Liburt Senior horses are truly special creatures. Often they have been the ones to he...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Best Bedding For Horse Stalls Stall Bedding
Best Bedding For Horse Stalls

by Lisa Kiley Top 5 things to consider when choosing bedding It’s important to pick the best bedding for horse stalls to give h...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
4 min
Wash Bay 101 Barn Equipment & Supplies
Wash Bay 101

by Lisa Kiley – Published in The Horsemen’s Corral August 2021 page 58 By this time of the summer, it’s pretty likely that your...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Return to Your Horses Roots with “Paddock Paradise” Feeders & Feed Storage
Return to Your Horses Roots with “Paddock Paradise”

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Saddle Up! August 2021 page 56 Horse care has come a long way over the years, and in many ways...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Spring Cleaning Checklist Seasonal
Spring Cleaning Checklist

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Horsemen’s Corral April 2021 page 30 Spring is the best time for making new plans, getting a f...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Are your Pastures Ready for Spring? Machinery & Field Equipment
Are your Pastures Ready for Spring?

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Saddle Up! April 2021 page 22, Updated May 2025 Walk Fence Lines – Before turning out horses i...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Boredom Busters and Enrichment for Horses Round Pens, Arenas & Panels
Boredom Busters and Enrichment for Horses

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Saddle Up! February 2021 page 22 Weather Considerations: Winter weather usually means hors...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
4 min
New Year’s Resolution – Bringing Your Horses Home Seasonal
New Year’s Resolution – Bringing Your Horses Home

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Horsemen’s Corral January 2021 page 32 Most horse owners dream of one day bringing their horse...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
All I Want for Christmas Seasonal
All I Want for Christmas

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Saddle Up! December 2020 page 35 When it comes to difficult years, 2020 will go into the books...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min
Innovative Stall Feeder Options Feeders & Feed Storage
Innovative Stall Feeder Options

by Lisa Kiley – published in the Horsemen’s Corral December 2020 Last month we discussed some different ways to save on feed wh...

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Updated: August 26, 2026
5 min

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