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Recycling on the Farm

Alexandra Beckstett April 22, 2019

Find out how you can set up a farm-friendly recycling system, as well as reuse common materials around the barn.

Will Diatomaceous Earth Kill Worms in Horses?

Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM February 19, 2019

Learn why this deworming technique doesn’t have an antiparasitic effect in horses.

Setting Goals for Managing Your Horse Property

Alayne Blickle December 29, 2018

Winter is a great time for planning. Here are some tips for planning, prioritizing, and tackling your “to do” list.

Pasture Management 101: Drought, Excess Rain, and Erosion

Hope Ellis-Ashburn, MS October 16, 2017

Protect pastures by using rotational grazing and managing manure.

Time-Saving Tips: Pastures and Horse Turnout

The Horse Staff April 25, 2017

Our staff and sources share some of their top tips for pasturing and turning out horses.

Poll Recap: Horse Manure Management Strategies

Jennifer Whittle April 11, 2017

Of the 804 respondents, 344 (43%) said they compost horse manure and use it to amend soil on their property.

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Alayne Blickle March 14, 2017

Here’s what to do with that huge mound of stall waste piling up behind the barn.

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Horses at Work: Lifestyles of Working and Service Horses

Alayne Blickle November 14, 2016

Horses that plow, heal, or protect have distinctly different lifestyles than the average riding horse.

Winter is Coming: Are Your Horses and Farm Ready?

Erica Larson November 11, 2016

Three equine professionals offer tips for preparing your animals, facilities, and yourself for the deep freeze ahead.

Study: Manage Manure to Reduce House Fly Populations

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 2, 2016

Understanding how house flies reproduce in manure can result in fewer house flies in your barn and its surroundings.

Poll Recap: Fall Mud-Management Projects

Jennifer Whittle October 11, 2016

Of the 545 respondents, 175 (32%) said they will add gravel and/or sand for high-traffic areas on their farm this fall.

(Un)certain Change: Climate Shifts and Horse Keeping

Alayne Blickle September 10, 2016

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The Horse Staff June 30, 2016

Here are 10 resources to help you make the most of your land when keeping horses on small properties.

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Alayne Blickle February 12, 2016

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The Horse Staff January 14, 2016

Pennsylvania law requires any operation that generates manure to complete and implement a manure management plan.

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