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The days are getting shorter, and before long, the sun will be setting while we’re still trying to finish the evening chores. For horse owners who work during the day, those dark winter evenings can turn simple jobs like feeding, cleaning paddocks, or checking a horse into a frustrating—and sometimes …
Fall is one of those seasons when the horse chores seem to pile up quickly. Before the rain arrives and the ground turns soft, there’s a short window to get pastures, paddocks, and manure management systems ready for the months ahead. So, when should you move horses off pasture? What …
Managing a small horse property doesn’t mean you need to own a tractor and every piece of farm equipment under the sun. In fact, for many of us, the bigger challenge is figuring out which tools are actually worth the money—and where we can save a few dollars without making …
Owning a few acres and a couple of horses can sound pretty simple—until you realize just how many chores come with the territory. There are stalls and paddocks to clean, pastures to mow and harrow, fences to maintain, and enough manure to make you wonder where it all comes from. …
After a long winter, it’s common to find pastures looking a little worse for wear. Bare patches, thin grass, muddy areas, and signs of winter damage are all reminders that your grazing areas have worked hard through the colder months. Spring offers the perfect opportunity to give those pastures a …
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) requirements, imposed under EPA emissions standards since around 2010, were supposed to deliver cleaner air through Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems. In reality, they have created a cascade of failures—faulty sensors, sudden derates, shutdowns, and skyrocketing maintenance—that plague farmers, ranchers, truckers, and equipment operators. These headaches …
A lot of horse owners learn the hard way that not all fencing holds up to daily ranch life — or determined horses. If you’ve been weighing durability, safety, appearance, and long-term maintenance, this article brings up some things worth thinking about before you invest. There’s a reason more horse …
By the middle of summer, I’ll take any excuse to bathe horses outside instead of inside the barn. There’s usually better airflow, more room to work, and honestly, most horses seem more relaxed out in the open. But I’ve also learned the hard way that simply dragging a hose into …
When life calls you away, a simple plan at home makes all the difference Traveling when you have horses is never simple—especially here in Colorado. Between unpredictable weather, dry conditions, and the distance between services in some areas, leaving home takes a little more thought. There are always arrangements to …
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become that much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock …
