The horse world is not immune from America’s current economic woes. Because of soaring gasoline prices the cost of cultivating and transporting feed has skyrocketed. There are record foreclosures on homes, and longtime employees are being laid off. This...
Barn and Horse Trailer by GA-Kayaker on flickr/CC BY 2.0Regularly tighten electric tape fence; check tension on polymer rail fencing.
Control weeds in pastures.
Re-nail loose...
There was a good reason old Aunt Edna didn’t fancy having young children come visit. Filled with enticing nooks and crannies, trinkets and breakable objects of all kinds, her home was hardly "child proof.”
While you can tell a child,...
Regular maintenance on your new or used utility vehicle (UV) is important to ensure that it runs smoothly and lasts for years to come. Some UV manufacturers report vehicle lifespans of more than 15 years with proper maintenance. The...
Most of the hay you’re buying this time of year has been stored in a barn—someplace—for a while.Although hay can keep quite well for several months in a well ventilated, covered hay loft or barn, it is can also...
During the late fall the weather seems highly unpredictable. Such inconsistent weather can leave you in a quandary: Do you blanket your horse at night, just put a lightweight sheet on him or let him go without his pajamas? Certainly,...
Keeping your bagged equine feeds fresh helps ensure they are safe and nutritious for your horse. We asked Eric Haydt, vice president of sales and marketing at Triple Crown Nutrition Inc., and Harold C. McKenzie III, DVM, MS, Diplomate...
Is Your Barn Prepared for Emergencies?
May 8 is recognized as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Read more >>Emergency Plan
Whatever the emergency—fire, tornado, hurricane or earthquake—it's important to be prepared. Read more >>
Emergency Contact Information
Make sure those who care for...
Which clipping method you choose depends on your level of riding activity, your climate, and your horse’s turnout, barn and lifestyle conditions.Even the most modest of clip jobs, however, require some sort of blanketing. When you remove a...
Me and my horse, BerryWhen the Southern California fires started Sunday, Oct. 21, the nearest fire was in the hills of Ramona. About a 30-45 minute drive, it was seemingly far enough from my horse and me. Going to bed...
