Small Farm Makeover Archives – Page 7 of 10

Small Farm Makeover: Drainage Dilemmas

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

The “Golden Rule” for Mud Management on Horse Properties by Alayne Blickle Runoff from driveways, parking areas, hillsides or slopes can significantly add to mud problems in confinement areas. February is the time of the year when all the winter rains and melting snow really start adding up, creating …

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Small Farm Makeover: Winter Care of the Older Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Nine Ways to Keep Your Senior Equine Healthy by Alayne Blickle Caring for the older horse in winter is quite similar to caring for a younger horse and it’s especially important to monitor them closely. An older individual is more challenged and their immune system is not as strong …

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Small Farm Makeover: Why Fall is a Perfect Time to Plant

August 5, 2020October 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Using Native Plants to Enhance Your Farm by Alayne Blickle When it comes to planting, most of us think of spring, but for most of the country fall is the ideal time to plant all kinds of things from cool season veggies, turf grasses and perennials to both evergreen …

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Small Farm Makeover: Developing a Fire-wise Evacuation Plan

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Six Proactive Ways to Keep Your Horses Safe by Alayne Blickle A wildfire can quickly become a real threat to rural landowners. When horses are involved, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property damage. Being proactive is the safest plan. …

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Small Farm Makeover: Five Tips for Horse Pasture Management

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Boost Grass Plant Productivity and Keep Horses Healthy by Alayne Blickle It’s that time of year when the grass gets greener and grows faster. But wait! Don’t just turn your horses out without any management. Doing so will reduce the productivity of your pastures, in addition to creating possible health …

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Small Farm Makeover: Spring Maintenance

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Tips to Prepare Your Property for the Growing Season by Alayne Blickle Spring finally here! That means now is the time to get busy tidying your horse property so you will be ready for the upcoming growing season. Here are a few tips to get you started: Get your …

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Small Farm Makeover: Dealing with Winter Boredom

August 5, 2020February 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Ways to Alleviate Boredom and Improve Horse Health by Alayne Blickle When the weather is bad and our horses end up snowbound in their stalls it’s hard to say who gets more frustrated. I get pretty cranky when I can’t ride and I’m feeling sorry for my horses locked up …

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New Film: Down the Fence

August 5, 2020December 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

An Interview with Producer MJ Isakson by Alayne Blickle This month, as a break from articles about small farm management, I thought NWHS readers might be interested in learning about an up and coming horse film produced by a Seattle native, MJ Isakson. This is a film about the …

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Why Your Horse Pasture Needs Lime

August 5, 2020November 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Fall is a Great Time to Nourish Future Grass Plants by Alayne Blickle While it is too late in the year now to renovate a pasture, it’s not too late to lime pastures. Lime is not water soluble and will slowly neutralize soil acidity over the winter. Next spring …

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How to Install Automatic Waterers

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Give Your Horse a Clean Source of Water and Make Chores More Efficient by Alayne Blickle Fall is your last chance to set up a water supply that won’t freeze or get icy cold before winter slips in the door and wreaks havoc. A horse drinks 8 to 12 …

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