Whoa! Wait a minute. Too often we’re in such a hurry to head down the road that we don’t stop to think how a trailering trip can cause both stress and injury to our horses if we aren’t careful....
Confining horses to a barn part of each day may seem like top-quality care to some owners, but horses are happier, healthier and feel safer in a pasture with their buddies. Turnout has many benefits as long as you...
One of the most important facets of horsekeeping is safe fencing. A safe fence prevents a horse from getting loose or tangled up and injuring himself. Since horses tend to be very curious creatures, it's a safe bet that...
Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Equine Nutrition Advisor for Omega Fields®, has prepared a series of Seasonal Tips which can be of great help to the horse owner transitioning their horses from one season to another.
The following is Dr....
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...
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...
