Small Farm Makeover Archives – Page 4 of 10

Slow Feeders for the Health of Your Horse

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Alayne Blickle

Exploring Options By Alayne Blickle A lack of enrichment opportunities and boredom in horses can contribute to health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices (chewing, pawing, weaving, cribbing), fighting between horses, crabbiness under saddle, even colic. An increased exercise schedule, more turnout time, utilizing track paddocks, or …

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Farm Design Competition Winner Update

August 5, 2020December 1, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

New Paddocks Make Life Better for Horses, People, and the Earth By Katie Pencke, Whatcom Conservation District Are you a Sound Horsekeeper? Robin Probst is on her way…and her land and animals are thankful for it! As the winner of the 2018 spring Sound Horsekeeping Design Competition, Robin received …

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Drainage Tips for Horse Properties

August 5, 2020November 1, 2018 by Alayne Blickle

Prevent a Muddy Mess on Your Farm By Alayne Blickle Runoff from driveways, parking areas, hillsides, or even slight slopes can add significantly to the problem of managing mud in equine confinement and high traffic areas. Winter is the time of the year when rain and melting snow can …

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Preventing Parasite Infestation

August 5, 2020October 1, 2018 by Michael Hipp

Pasture and Herd Management Reduces Need for Chemical Dewormers By Michael Hipp Parasites in our horses are a constant battle. Most large animal veterinarians I know readily say that all horses have (or will have) parasites at some point. Most of them prescribe a regular deworming schedule. While this …

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Book Review: Wild Horse Country: The History, Myth, and Future of the Mustang by David Philipps

August 5, 2020September 1, 2018 by Alayne Blickle

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Delves Deeply into Wild Mustangs by Alayne Blickle Since this issue of NWHS focuses on education, I thought a book I recently read would fit nicely into that category. Wild Horse Country by David Philipps was published in October of 2017. It’s a fantastic book that …

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Small Farm Design Competition Winner Announced

August 5, 2020August 1, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

Are You a Sound Horsekeeper? by Katie Pencke Are you a sound horsekeeper? Robin Probst is on her way… and her land and animals are thankful for it! As the winner of the 2018 Sound Horsekeeping Design Competition Robin received a $3000 grant toward on-farm stewardship projects. The design …

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Covering Compost and Manure Storage

August 5, 2020July 1, 2018 by Alayne Blickle

Proper Moisture Level is Essential for Healthy Compost By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Composting horse manure is a wonderful option for manure management. The advantages are many and have been discussed in previous articles of mine, including how to build a composting bin system. One of the …

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Be Firewise

August 5, 2020June 1, 2018 by Alayne Blickle

Develop an Evacuation Plan for Your Horse Property By Alayne Blickle Wildfire can quickly become a threat to rural landowners. Since most horse owners live in the interface between urban and rural areas, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property …

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Creating Financial Sustainability on Horse Properties

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Alayne Blickle

Can Being Eco-Friendly Help Your Bottom Line? By Alayne Blickle Have you heard the old joke about how to make a small fortune with horses? The punchline: by starting out with a large fortune. Does making money on horse acreage need to be this way? We explored this topic …

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Bedding Selection Criteria

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Alayne Blickle

Nine Points for Choosing the Best Bed for Your Horse By Alayne Blickle The primary reason for using bedding should be to absorb urine and moisture. Unless a horse is confined strictly to a stall, using less bedding will save chore time and money. Plus, it means less material …

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