Horse Farm Landscaping: Avoid These Poisonous Flowers and Shrubs
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
April 8, 2019
Find out which flowers, shrubs, and trees you should avoid when sprucing up your barn this spring.
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.
If economics were not a factor, what would you include in your dream horse barn? Here are some amenities owners have put on their barn wish lists, plus input from a horse owner with experience in both commercial and equine construction industries.
EHV-1 can spread between horses before they show any signs of infection, creating a potential perfect storm for a significant disease outbreak. An infectious disease expert shares steps you can take to stop disease spread.
Winter is a great time for planning. Here are some tips for planning, prioritizing, and tackling your “to do” list.
Ensure horses have adequate shelter, water, dry bedding, and feed when temperatures drop.
Is it dangerous for my horse to graze near areas with black walnut trees and walk through fallen walnuts?
A barn was released from an EHV-1 quarantine, but is the risk for disease transmission gone? A veterinarian weighs in.
Strangles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through horse populations and barns, so quick containment is essential. One veterinarian offers his tips on how to stop strangles from spreading.
Not every owner has access to pasture for their horses. Download this free report to learn more about drylots and special considerations for housing horses in pastureless regions.
I purchased a horse, and she came with no health records. How do I get her back on a preventive care regimen?
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