Winter Boredom Busters for Riders
Alayne Blickle
March 6, 2015
Alayne shares some mental strategies to help riders get through the winter blahs.
Alayne shares some mental strategies to help riders get through the winter blahs.
What ideas do you have for dealing with winter horse boredom? Alayne Blickle, of Horses for Clean Water, shares some tips.
Sometimes in our horsey lives it’s the little things that make all the difference. That’s why I thought I’d share a few of my “little things” that I appreciate each day and find helpful for getting chores done easily and painlessly.
Even when you have a lot of pasture it’s very challenging trying to use it in the winter and still maintain its integrity.
September is a great time to get your winter water supply set up. Alayne discusses the steps involved in installing automatic waterers on horse properties.
Use these drawings and step-by-step instructions to build a simple manure composting bin.
Do you have a round pen on your horse property? Here are some things to consider when selecting a round pen.
About 100 days ago my husband, Matt Livengood, signed up to be a part of the Extreme Mustang Makeover and picked up Bud, his randomly assigned wild mustang.
How has climate change affected horse husbandry and disease in your area?
Avoid over or under feeding by always weighing hay (and grain). Feeding by eye or the scoop is not accurate and wastes feed and money.
Consider your horse-life clothing needs and the activities you need to prepare for during the cold season. Photo: Alayne Blickle I bet every veterinarian has
Fall is a great time to review your watering system for your horse and think about how it will work for you and your horse over the coming winter.
Fall is the ideal time to plant native plants on your horse property.
While the fall weather is cooler and often more pleasant for riding, if you live near or trail ride in rural areas it is extremely important that you are aware of hunting season safety points.
Wildfire can quickly become a real threat to rural landowners and when horses are involved, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property damage.
Beware of these flying insects when trail riding with your horse.
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