Poll Recap: Fencing Options
Jennifer Whittle
July 14, 2015
Of the 873 respondents, 257 (29%) said they use electric fence on their horse farm or facility.
Of the 873 respondents, 257 (29%) said they use electric fence on their horse farm or facility.
Here’s how to design your dream equestrian setup–in this case, on a small acreage.
Manage pastures and horses’ grazing times carefully to help reduce the risk of laminitis, a painful hoof condition.
Alayne Blickle, of Horses for Clean Water, shares how buffer or biofiltration strips can help control muddy runoff in your paddocks.
Krista Lea, MS, of the University of Kentucky, presents information to help horse owners and veterinarians understand the stability of ergovaline in endophyte-infected tall fescue, which causes toxicosis in broodmares.
This potentially deadly condition affects grazing horses. Learn about its clinical signs, treatments, and prognosis.
Good stewardship and management practices will help ensure you get the most benefit from an herbicide application.
Drought-related toxicity in horses is rare but typically has serious consequences if it occurs.
Trees, sheds, and other structures can provide horses relief from wind, rain, heat, and more. Here’s what to remember.
Rising feed prices and drought conditions have led to a growing interest in using fodder systems to feed horses.
Hemp dogbane is poisonous to horses. The leaves are toxic at all times, even when dried in haybales.
Dr. Ray Smith, forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, talks about pasture testing with a focus on ergovaline levels in tall fescue grass.
The event will feature presentations on footing, pasture weed management, landscape decisions on horse farms, and more.
Of the 673 respondents, 201 (30%) said they are most concerned about red maple trees.
Liming horse pastures is one big way you can help most horse pastures become more productive.
Drought conditions pose unique health care and management challenges for horse owners. Here’s what you need to know.
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