Small Farm Makeover: Attracting Swallows

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Control Pests Naturally with Native Birds by Alayne Blickle   Every horse person loves spring, but what gives us great hope of summer being just around the corner is the return of swallows to the Pacific Northwest. Depending on where you live, you should begin seeing swallows in March and …

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Win a Manure Spreader in Millcreek “Spring Fling” Sweepstakes

  Enter now at Millcreek “Spring Fling” Sweepstakes until April 10, 2016 to win a Millcreek 27+ Standard compact manure spreader valued at $2795. HONEY BROOK, PA – March 17, 2016: Ready to ditch the wheelbarrow and really move manure this spring? Enter to WIN a Millcreek 27+ Standard Manure Spreader …

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What the Horse? The War on Mud

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The War on Mud: Comparing Gravel, Mats and Hog Fuel by Theresa Rice   We’ve made it to March and are in the home stretch to spring! Hopefully, the manure piles have stopped freezing to the ground and your pastures are looking greener, but I’m guessing you’re still battling mud. …

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Life and Death on the Farm

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Ease Stress by Planning Ahead for the Unexpected by Catherine Madera   I had planned to write about organizing my tack room (hoping it would motivate me) for our Barn and Farm issue. However, an unplanned tragedy this week prompts me in another direction: planning for when the worst happens …

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The Best Vaccine For Business Failure

by The Profitable Horseman via Profitable Horseman Newsletter February 22, 2016     There is a business affliction that sneaks up and infects many business owners.  I call it The Slump. Its symptoms include: complacency, overconfidence and false beliefs. It’s the precursor of a failing business. Almost every business experiences …

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Pardon My French, But Do You Mise en Place?

by The Profitable Horseman via Profitable Horseman Newsletter February 14, 2016     You may find it hard to believe, but a top chef may have the best system for you to adopt to bring order and efficiency into your work day. The system the best chefs in the world …

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Concerns for Horse Activity IRS Audits

7 Potential Pitfalls for Horse Businesses by John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law   The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for violation of the public trust, failing to comply with congressionally issued subpoenas and misleading the public over IRS practices of …

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ABHA: Out to Pasture

Plan Ahead for Spring Pasture Grazing by Steve Breitenstein   Before we know it, spring will be here and you may want to turn your horses out to pasture. This is tempting after a long winter, but being introduced to pasture grazing too quickly can cause colic, laminitis, or founder. …

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Express II™ Monitoring System Detects Threats to Equestrian Facilities

ASTON, Pa. – Sensaphone®, a leader in monitoring technology, offers the Express II™ system that remotely monitors equestrian facilities to keep animals, equipment and inventory safe and operations running smoothly. The system is ideal for monitoring stables, barns, pens and storage areas. When the Express II system detects a problem …

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Surviving Winter: A Sing Along for the Season

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8 Catchy Tunes for Remembering the Basics by Robert Eversole   Whether we like it or not, Old Man Winter has settled in for the season. A good way to keep him at bay is to put a little thought into preparing for the inclement weather on the way. To …

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