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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Composting Controls Horse Manure
If you care for horses on
your own property, then at some point you have probably wondered what to do with
that huge mound of horse manure piling up behind the barn. Add to that the 8 to 10 gallons of urine
a horse generates, plus the wheelbarrow or more of bedding used each day, and in
no... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Trail Rider
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
line. I've been lucky so... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Trail Rider
Barn Anthropologist Observes Horse Barn Life in its Natural State
My job is to observe horse barn life in its natural state and then report back. A Barn
Anthropologist , if you will. Usually I have no place to sit, and this is especially a problem in the
spring when everything is so wet in the horse barn. Horse barns are notorious for poor seating.
Somebody... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Horse Journal
North Florida Horse Rescue Disaster Preparation
The North Florida Horse Rescue,
Inc . (NFHR) is a volunteer-run horse and animal disaster response organization. Founded to provide evacuation during
natural disasters, North Florida Horse Rescue, Inc. also educates horse owners on disaster preparation,
procedures and evacuation. Chris... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
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 horse's health?
After all, it's common for horse... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
6 Horse Bucket-Wise Tips
Buckets in the barn
are handy for watering, feeding and
washing horses. The following are a few great horse bucket ideas for you to use: *
In the barn, it's easier to see dirt and debris collecting in a
light-colored bucket than in a dark-colored bucket. If you see it, you will... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Making Horse Boarding Contracts Work for You
In the old
days, when people agreed to board someone's horse, there was a discussion
followed by a handshake. These days, the discussion about horse boarding is just as important, but
the handshake has been replaced by a horse boarding contract. We asked equine attorney
Julie Fershtman for... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
What You Should Know About Horse Communities
What do
strip malls, condominiums and subdivisions have in common? Around
America, they are replacing farms and horse
ranches, paving over agricultural land, and leaving equine enthusiasts less
space to freely own and ride horses. In response to this "progress," there is a
recent... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
It's Fly Season Again For Your Horse
Warmer weather means
more activity for owners and their horses, but it also signals the beginning of
the dreaded fly season. If you support a horse, chances are you're also
supporting entire colonies of flies, and you're convinced that they are telling
all their fly friends to head over... | read »
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Barn: Stables
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Tractors and Implements for Horse Pasture and Horse Arena Care
Equipment needed for keeping horse pastures and horse arenas trimmed depends on the size of the horse arena and horse pasture, and how many horses and riders use them. Keep tractor size and capabilities in mind when you purchase a new mower, rake or drag for the horse arena and horse pasture. Don't... | read »
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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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