In an economy where funds are low and expenses are high, people are tightening their budgets any way they can. Although cutting extra costs around the barn where feasible is a good thing, your horse’s health is the last...
Even before the snow melts and the mud dries, horse owners are happily gearing up for warmer weather and solid ground, and are itching to be free of bulky clothes and thick gloves. While waiting out the last gasps...
Q: How do I find a good retirement home for my horse? And if I have to send her far away, how can I be sure she'll be taken care of?
A: Thorough research is the key to finding...
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Maintaining your new arena is important if you want to get the most out of it for your horse’s performance and to create safe footing. George Chatigny...
Sub-Compact Tractors (Under 30 HP)Kioti CK27 - Click for full-sized imageKIOTI CK27The KIOTI CK27 is a smaller yet well-powered tractor that offers great maneuverability and fuel economy. It is available with a choice of either hydrostatic or synchro shuttle...
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A few years back, I invested in a brand-new "lady tractor” for my farm. I call it a lady tractor because it’s a sub-compact tractor and at 16.7 PTO horsepower, it’s the...
Small pastures require more maintenance. If you don’t remove manure, you need to spread it often. If you don’t rotate pastures, or don’t keep horses off them when the ground is soft, you won’t have forage. If you allow...
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For emergencies or when career demands require time away from home, or you simply would like to get away, you need experienced, competent backup support.
Post a list in your barn of people to call in a crisis.Find a reliable...
Given the option, most horse owners would pasture their horses in spacious fields where the horses can run or graze to their heart’s content. Realistically, most of us simply can’t afford sizeable properties, and we feel fortunate to own...
