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Horse Ownership

How to Stack Hay

  Putting up a winter’s supply of hay is a satisfying accomplishment for horse owners and barn managers, but improperly…

10 years ago


Ask the Vet: Keeping Flies out of a Horse’s Eyes

Q: Is there a safe way to keep flies away from my horse’s eyes? He always manages to take off…

10 years ago

Criminal Acts against Horses and What You Can Do to Prevent Them

  Earlier this week, a West Virginia horse named Catnip was found viciously strangled with a tow rope in her…

10 years ago

Ask the Vet: Parasite Control at Boarding Stables

Q: I have been at my boarding barn for almost three years. Other horses rotate in and out for various…

11 years ago

10 Things Your Barn Worker Wants You to Know

Barn workers are paid to keep stalls clean and horses fed and turned out. Yet without much fanfare, boarding barn…

11 years ago

4 Barn Safety Tips

  When our days are busy, we tend to use our time at the barn for necessities only: feeding, grooming,…

11 years ago

Horse Trailering Guide

What You Need to Know Before Trailering Your HorseHere's what you need to do for your horse's safety and your…

11 years ago

What You Need to Know Before Hauling a Horse

A horse relaxes in the trailer after the completion of a safe journey. Here's how to make sure your travels…

11 years ago

How to Find the Right Horse Trailer

Horses relax in a parked slant-load trailer. Photo: Lesley Ward   Buying a trailer can be a very stressful decision.…

11 years ago

Mosquito Woes: How to Protect Your Horse

Standing water near your horse's home can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.   Amazing how a tiny insect can cause…

11 years ago