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Methods to Reduce Water Pollution From Horse Manure

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 8, 2015

High concentrations of manure in paddocks can degrade local water quality and upset water’s natural balances.

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The Horse Staff August 5, 2015

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Horse Manure Management Other Than Composting

The Horse Staff July 23, 2015

Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water offers alternatives to composting for small horse-property owners.

Williams Receives 2015 Equine Science Award

Edited Press Release July 16, 2015

Carey Williams, MS, PhD, provides statewide leadership in equine nutrition, pasture management, and horse care.

Washington Horse Farm Uses Rain Gardens for Mud Control in Paddocks and Mountain Trail Course

Alayne Blickle July 16, 2015

The owners of this recently purchased 17-acre farm are incorporating rain gardens in paddocks and on a mountain trail course to help with mud control.

Building a Horse Property From the Ground Up

Michelle Anderson July 10, 2015

Here’s how to design your dream equestrian setup–in this case, on a small acreage.

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Jennifer Whittle January 27, 2015

Of the 915 respondents, 233 (25%) said they remove wet spots and use shavings or another product to control stall odors.

Nearly Nontoxic Insect Control

Alayne Blickle October 3, 2014

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The Messy Mare

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB February 3, 2014

Why does my mare return to her stall to urinate and defecate when she has a large run and could do so outside?

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Jennifer Whittle January 28, 2014

Of the 764 respondents, 356 (47%) said they use rotational deworming as their parasite control method.

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Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS October 3, 2013

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University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment September 26, 2013

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Erica Larson September 24, 2013

Of the 530 voters, 63% said they own a tractor, while 10% said they borrow a tractor if they need one.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 25, 2013

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