These 10 chores will make
a dent in your seasonal to-do list and get you thinking about what else needs your attention before the cold weather sets in.
The winter season is difficult for most horse owners. A little preparation on your horse ranch can
go a long way toward making it easier to face the coming winter challenges. And
early fall is a great time to get a jump on these horse ranch preparations—before driveways
get slick... | read
Barn Ventilation Affects Horse Health
Poor barn ventilation is among the leading causes of decreased
performance, illness, and possibly death in today’s horse population. It’s also
a commonly unaddressed issue for most horse owners.
How does poor barn ventilation really hurt your... | read
Heated Water Buckets Prevent Dehydration in Horses
Not surprisingly, when winter hits, your horse doesn't feel
much like drinking ice water either. In fact, the closer your horse's water is to
freezing temperature, the less he will be inclined to drink it. Yet it’s
essential to keep your horse well hydrated during winter. Having... | read
Ground an Electrical Fence Properly in Horse Pastures, Paddocks, and Arenas
Poor electric fence grounding is the leading cause of electric fence failure in horse paddocks, horse fields, and horse arenas, which can lead
to horses escaping from their electric fence enclosures and endangering people,
property and
themselves. While your top priority should be to... | read
Build a Horse Saddle Stand for Hauling Horse Saddles
Build a
simple horse saddle stand designed specifically for hauling horse saddles around in the back
of a sport utility or pickup. The project uses all pre-cut lumber (the example
is made of an inexpensive poplar), keeping power-tool use down to a minimum. All
together,... | read
Wire and Metal in Hogfuel Cause Puncture Wounds in Horse Hooves
Hogfuel is a popular dressing for arenas and paddock areas,
especially in regions with strong timber industries. The material, which is
basically woodchips, bark chunks and needles leftover from processing trees into
lumber, keeps dust down, prevents erosion, and mops up extra water in... | read
