Controlling Dust on Horse Properties
Keep dust to a minimum in arenas, barns, and paddocks for both aesthetic and health reasons.
The Nearly Fly-Free Horse Farm
Flies on farms and ranches can be extremely annoying for all who encounter them. While it’s not possible to create an entirely fly-free environment, you can take steps to help reduce and manage their numbers.
Treating High Traffic Areas on Horse Properties
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers advice for limiting mud around gates, troughs, and on walkways.
Tips for Greener Horse Trails
Even out in the great wide-open there are things we horse owners can do to reduce our impact on the environment and take care of natural resources. Here’s what to remember.
You and Your Horse Can Become Environmentally Friendly
Here’s a brief look at “green” horse keeping techniques you can implement on your farm this summer.
Free, Non-Toxic Insect Control for Horse Properties
Here’s a non-toxic insect control approach that can work for anyone: Encourage insect-eating birds to move into your yards, pasture, and barn areas.
Welcome Swallows Back to Your Horse Property!
March and April mark the return of these little birds that play a big role in horse-property insect control.
Recycling Compost as Horse Bedding
A researcher recently worked with equine facilities to launch a pilot program to test composted bedding.
Sacrifice Areas on Horse Farms
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains what a sacrifice area is and how it helps in pasture management.
Squelching the Stink on Horse Farms
Use these simple, yet important, tips for preventing unpleasant smells on your horse farm.
9 Steps for Composting Horse Manure
Here’s what to do with that huge mound of stall waste piling up behind the barn.
(Un)certain Change: Climate Shifts and Horse Keeping
Learn how rising temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting horse keeping.
Natural Insect Control Options
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers advice on controlling flies and other bugs on horse properties.
The Pros and Cons of French Drains on Horse Properties
Horses for Clean Water Direct Alayne Blickle describes what a French drain is and how they can help control mud.
Consider Native Plants in Horse Property Landscaping
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle shares the reasons she uses low-water, native plants to landscape her horse farm.
How Does Rotational Grazing Benefit Horse Pastures?
Using your horse like a “lawnmower” can improve pasture health. Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water explains.
