What Kind of Tractor Does a Horse Property Owner Need?
Alayne Blickle
September 25, 2015
Alayne Blickle shares some basics on whether or not you need a tractor and what features you might find helpful.
Design and maintain a healthy horse operation
Alayne Blickle shares some basics on whether or not you need a tractor and what features you might find helpful.
Learn what months are best for grazing horses on pasture from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.
Before you hit the asphalt trail, consider these expert tips to make sure your horse arrives healthy and happy.
Creeping indigo was once studied for its potential as a livestock feed, but can be deadly to horses.
Of the 1,337 respondents, 931 (69%) said they currently own one to four saddles.
Here’s how to help your pasture outcompete weeds so you can avoid using toxic herbicides.
Of the 843 respondents, 393 (47%) said they’ve had a professional saddle fitter evaluate their horses and tack.
Here’s what you need to know about this important forage in your horse’s diet.
Of the 870 respondents, 298 (34%) said they clean their horses’ tack a few times per year.
Trying to beat those weeds? Here’s a homemade herbicide recipe for tank sprayers or spray bottles that’s low in chemicals and caustic substances.
Lecture topics will include forage types, efficient forage use, hay production and quality, and more.
Creeping Charlie, or ground ivy, is toxic, but generally horses must consume large quantities for a reaction to occur.
Rotational grazing is a recommended pasture management “best management practice” to increase pasture productivity and prevent overgrazing and soil compaction. This technique guarantees fresh grass for your horses for a longer period of time during the growing season.
Fall is a good time to evaluate pastures’ quality and develop a weed management plan for the coming year.
The experts agree that research results could evolve into standards that can help protect horses and riders.
Now is the time to identify sycamore trees around horse pastures and reduce horses’ risk of consuming the toxic seeds.
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