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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Three Ways to Beat Flies
Fly control: now there's a subject we can all relate to.
Regardless of where you live, everyone fights flies during the summer. When we
first bought our farm in Oregon, the fly problem was impossible, so I made it my
quest to discover what fly control methods would work the best. Bottom line:... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Spring Grass Cautions
Luxurious spring grass is nature's way of restocking important
nutrients after a horse has survived a long, hard winter. Strong re-growth of
grass coincides with the natural foaling season, providing mares with the high
levels of protein and calories they need to support milk production. The... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Easy-Does-It Snow Removal
Waking up to a magnificent mantle of snow isn't so magical when
you have a barn full of hungry horses several hundred feet away. Slogging
through six inches of snow might be standard duty for you, but when the snow
fills your regular pathways several feet deep, you need more than snow boots... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
A Creative Storage Solution
After purchasing a new farm that didn't have a barn, we were in
need of an immediate hay storage solution. The first winter we used a single
open bay in a three-bay shed located at the far edge of our property. We hung
tarps over the entrance to block rain and wind. Still, the hay in front... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Nature-scaping
Did you know that there are a great many wonderful ways that
plants and animals can actually work for you on a horse property? Douglas fir
trees, willows, and dogwoods can sop up a wet area. Violet green swallows can do
bug patrol, eating several thousand flies, moths, mosquitoes, and other... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Green Barn Tip
As you plan and prepare for some trail riding or horse camping
adventures this spring and summer, make sure you have all of your bases covered.
It would ruin your trip to arrive at a beautiful national park entrance only to
be turned away because you've brought hay with you that doesn't pass... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Horse Journal
Make Pond Water Safe
The idea of a pond to provide a constant water supply to your
horses is appealing, but it might not be what we consider clean or safe.
Obviously feral horses drink from ponds, lakes and streams, but that doesn't
mean they never have illness related to poor-quality water.
In addition, their... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Conserve Clean Farm Water
These days, there is lots of talk about being environmentally
sensitive. Maybe you conserve farm water, are driving less and walking more, composting manure, and
using a worm bin. Perhaps you use cloth bags at the store, have installed
compact fluorescent light bulbs in your home and barn,... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
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 your horse's... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Unwanted Horse Coalition Unveils Website
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has launched its website highlighting the
responsibility of owners to their animals.
Both the website and a related brochure explain the UHC and its mission,
which is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare.
The coalition was... | read »
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| Manage Mud in Your Horse Pasture |
Question: We tend to get quite a bit of rain in our area. I keep my two fit
trail horses in a one-acre horse pasture. Although there’s lots of grass in the pasture, certain
areas tend to get muddy in the pasture, such as around the feed trough and along the fence... | read |
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