Video: How to Measure Your Horse for a Blanket
Finding the correct blanket size for your horse is easy. Here's how to get an accurate measurement.
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Field Guide to Horse Blankets
The experts at Dover Saddlery help you select...
A lot of horses aren’t treated to a posh bed each night. Many spend much of their lives in dry paddocks or corrals, where the ground can be quite unforgiving. Over time, open sores can develop on the front...
With the vast array of blankets on the market, it's not always simple to pick the right one. Use these guidelines to help you decide what kind of clothing your horse needs for the weather where you live.
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Few climates in the United States are so hospitable that horse owners never need to dress for cold weather. Even parts of warm states like Florida and Texas experience frost and snow from time to time. Because barn chores are tedious...
No matter how reputable your builder or how many barns he’s built, ask lots of questions. In your world, the only barn that matters is the one built for you. Think of yourself as the foreman of the project....
When it comes to cleaning stalls, it's not rocket science. But any time you’re dealing with the health and comfort of your horse, you’ll want to make sure to do the best job possible. If you can do it...
You can probably figure out what a plow is, but there is some tractor terminology that’s foreign to first-time tractor buyers. Here’s a translation guide to help get you up to speed on basic tractor lingo:Blade: A heavy blade...
If you’re new to tractors, finding a qualified teacher who can tutor you on the ins and outs of safe driving and operation can be difficult, but now there’s a national program designed to train users on safe tractor...
Tractor buying is a daunting project if you have limited experience dealing with farm equipment. To make the task easier, do some basic homework.Start off by determining what jobs you need to tackle with your new purchase and how...
Getting the right size tractor for your horse farm really does depend on what you want to accomplish with the equipment and how much you’re willing to pay for it. Budget aside, horsepower (HP) is the most basic distinction...
