There are three main enemies of growing good pastures: weather, overstocking and failure to rest the land. While weather will always be out of your control, you can do something about the other two with a little know-how.1....
No matter where you live, the fundamentals of successful pasture management are universal. Follow these tips to establish healthier grazing for your horses.Always test the pasture soil before initial seeding or re-seeding. This...
One of the joys of owning a horse is the ability to explore new places, attend riding clinics, and show off your horse’s talent at events and competitions. All of these adventures usually require hauling a horse off the...
It’s mud, mud everywhere this time of year. While horse owners welcome with open arms the warmth of spring after a long winter, the oscillating temperatures and crazy mix of precipitation can make the most stoic of us wish...
Depending on where you live, you might still be seeing a winter wonderland outside your window. Nevertheless, spring really is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for spring cleaning at the barn.
Before you purge everything into...
Just when you couldn’t wait for winter and all it entails to end, now you’re battling a different foe than ice and snow: mud. Whether ankle deep or axle-deep, mud is a pain when trying to dump wheelbarrows, turn...
The relationship with your equine veterinarian should rank right up there with the all-important one you have with your horse. It’s something that each of us as horse owners should nurture in order to keep our horses healthy and...
As horse owners, it can be a little nerve-racking to introduce a new horse into an already established herd. You know the drill—Penny understands that Beans is the boss and respects her; Gerry the gelding knows that he shouldn’t...
If you are considering pulling your horse’s shoes and trying the barefoot approach, it’s important to educate yourself on this method of horse-keeping. Your farrier, and your horse’s daily care and diet, will likely change.The idea of keeping a...
A cooler is a fleece or wool sheet designed to allow a horse to cool and dry without becoming chilled.
Properly cooling out a horse in winter is especially important, when hairy winter coats can trap sweat and moisture. A...
