Recycling Compost as Horse Bedding
A researcher recently worked with equine facilities to launch a pilot program to test composted bedding.
How Footing Impacts Musculoskeletal Health, Performance
Footing is one of the most common factors cited when a horse performs poorly or suffers an injury.
Keep Horse Barns Safe From Fire as Cold Bears Down
The National Fire Protection Association shared tips for keeping barns safe from fire. Is your stable ready?
What Should I Do if My Horse Was Exposed to Disease?
A veterinarian offers advice the steps to take if your horse could have been exposed to an infectious disease.
Tips for Preparing Your Horse Barn for Winter
Check your hay supply, ensure water sources will remain thawed, be sure pasture fencing is secure, and more.
Pasture Management 101: High-Traffic Areas and Overgrowth
Appropriately managing high-traffic areas and pasture overgrowth can help improve your horse’s habitat and health.
Clean Up Combustibles in Horse Barns Before Winter
Combustibles are unavoidable on a horse farm, but how you manage them can considerably reduce the risk of a barn fire.
The Lowdown on Drylots
Find out how drylots, small paddocks sacrificed to allow pastures to rest, could help your facility this winter.
Pasture Management 101: Grass Species
In Part 1 of our series, learn which grasses commonly populate healthy horse pastures.
Winterizing Pastures Starts in Fall
A fall nitrogen application is a simple and relatively inexpensive step that can positively impact your pastures.
Quick Fixes to Improve Horse Pastures
While substantial improvements are long-term endeavors, some quick fixes can improve pastures in six weeks or less.
Bug Off: Controlling Flies in Horse Barn
Take steps to limit fly populations this summer.
Warm-Season Tips for Managing Cool-Season Horse Pastures
Cool-season pastures grow rapidly in the spring and fall, and management techniques must change with the seasons.
Study: Wood Chips Can Improve Paddock Soil Quality
Adding absorbent, biodegradable materials to paddocks can keep water sources cleaner and favor healthy grass growth.
Indoor Arena Dust: Damaging to Horse and Rider
Dusty arenas could be compromising your respiratory health, right along with your horse’s.
Time-Saving Tips: Feeding and Watering Horses
Our staff and sources offer ways you can save time during feeding time.
