Did you know May 29 is Learn About Composting Day? Get a head start with some of our top composting, manure management, and eco-friendly farm management resources available for free on TheHorse.com.
Pay close attention to and never ignore possible red flag indicators that arise when considering or visiting horse boarding barns. Here are some of the issues potential boarders might encounter.
When you’re constructing a horse farm and have limited land, design and layout are critical to maximizing your time and resources. Download this free report for tips on how to design a functional farm on what land you have.
Carpenter bees are important pollinators but can cause extensive structural damage. An entomologist shares advice on how to control populations on horse farms.
Ammonia buildup can affect a horse’s respiratory health and performance, but it is preventable with sound management practices. Download this free report to learn more.
Drs. Mick Peterson and Wayne McIlwraith weigh in on what we’ve learned about racing surface safety, issues currently at hand, and what the future could bring.
Find out how you can set up a farm-friendly recycling system, as well as reuse common materials around the barn.
Here’s a brief look at “green” horse keeping techniques you can implement on your farm this summer.
Identifying risks and reducing and mitigating a disaster’s effects start with a well-written, all-hazards plan for sheltering in place and/or evacuating. Here are some keys to remember.
Find out which flowers, shrubs, and trees you should avoid when sprucing up your barn this spring.
Boarding your horse at a communal barn can be both fun and stressful. Here are some tips on how to make the most of boarding from one owner with decades of experience.
If a water utility issues a boil-water notice for humans, are horses at risk for disease if they drink unboiled water? Dr. Peter Timoney shares his thoughts.
Some products found on farms are flammable, toxic, or hazardous to human and animal health. Learn more about how to use, store, and discard them properly.
A budget is meant to be an empowering tool that guides you in decision-making, which can make your horse life easier and your business plan successful. Download this free report to learn more!
Researchers recently studied how horses and sheep interacted with each other and used pasture resources—plants, water, and shade.
Get tips and information on horse farm water-quality issues, creating a water and soil conservation and nutrient management plan, and accessing resources available to help landowners comply with agricultural water quality acts.
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