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Winter Horse and Barn Care

Cold weather presents special challenges when it comes to managing horses. Learn about keeping your horses healthy and barn safe during the winter months.

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The Ins and Outs of Temporary Horse Fencing

Electric Fencing

We just got a 4-year-old stallion at our barn, and I wanted to know if even with electric fencing will he be able to break out to get in with the mares that are in the paddock next to him?

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Weed of the Month: Wild Violet

Weed of the Month: Wild Violet

Wild violet is distributed widely throughout the eastern United States and occurs most frequently in highly maintained pastures, turf grass, and landscapes.

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AAEP Foundation

Horse Farm Disaster Preparedness

Disaster plans should account for the unusual and unexpected, including loss of communications, loss of electricity, lack of personnel, and transportation limitations due to blocked roads.

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Smart Horse Keeping Blog

Winter Pasture Grazing

Even when you have a lot of pasture it’s very challenging trying to use it in the winter and still maintain its integrity.

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Weed of the Month: Curly Dock

Weed of the Month: Curly Dock

Curly dock grows well in alfalfa, disturbed sites, cultivated fields, ditches, and especially in compacted, overgrazed pastures.

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