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6 Nature-Based Management Solutions To Try This Earth Day
by Alayne Blickle | Apr 20, 2022
Implementing these practices will benefit you, your horse, your property, and your neighborhood.
Read MoreHorse Poop as a Home Heating Source?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 14, 2021
A green energy source might one day come from the big brown pile behind your barn.
Read MoreFarm-Wise Equine Parasite Control Strategies
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Mar 8, 2021
Each horse has his own individual needs when it comes to parasite control. But when you’re responsible for deworming a number of horses on one property, how do you meet each one’s needs?
Read MoreBringing Your Horse Home
by Diane E. Rice | Sep 13, 2020
Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.
Read MoreInfographic: How Ammonia Impacts Your Horse
by The Horse Staff | Apr 10, 2020
Have you walked into a barn and smelled a pungent, burning odor? That’s ammonia, and it’s hurting your horse.
Read MoreDoes Horse Manure Make Safe Compost?
by Betsy Lynch | Apr 10, 2020
Do horse feeds made of products treated with herbicides and pesticides create contaminated compost that threatens the health of future gardens? Can deworming your horses then composting their manure lead to drug residue in your pile? Find out how to make the most of your horse’s manure.
Read More10 Composting Resources on TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | May 29, 2019
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.
Read MoreTight Spaces: Horse Farm Design for Limited Acreage
by Heather Smith Thomas | May 15, 2019
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.
Read MoreAmmonia: Out of My Barn!
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 3, 2019
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.
Read MoreYou and Your Horse Can Become Environmentally Friendly
by Alayne Blickle | Apr 22, 2019
Here’s a brief look at “green” horse keeping techniques you can implement on your farm this summer.
Read MorePreventing Water Pollution on Your Horse Farm
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Feb 24, 2019
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.
Read MoreWhat’s on Your Horse Barn Wish List?
by David Preston | Jan 15, 2019
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.
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