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Choosing a Power Source by Mark Dangelo In this fifth installment of building a “green” equestrian facility we talk about the design, management and usage of something near and dear to every horse caregiver—electrons. Yeah, electrons! If you are familiar with the comic strip Fergus the Horse by Jean …
The words responsible and breeding should be an inseparable pairing in the horse industry. The successful future of a foal depends heavily on the investment of the breeder to: 1) financially project costs from conception to sale or lifespan of the horse if it is to be kept. 2) research, …
Do you have gross green, slimy stock tanks and automatic waterer’s? You want fresh, clean for your horse, but that stock tank gets scummy so fast and who likes cleaning it? If you own or work at a ranch, stable or boarding facility you have lots of stock tanks and …
A Herculean Idea for Stall Design by Mark P. Dangelo The idea of providing a safe and comfortable living and resting place for horses likely dates back to their domestication around 2000 BCE. From the day they were “tamed,” humans sought to provide efficient housing for these majestic and …
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by Ashly Snell Between riding and caring for our horses, all too often the day escapes before we have finished our daily tasks. To help make barn chores more efficient for the equestrian, consider the top time-saving tips listed below. These cover the five main barn activities: stall …
Spring Cleaning – Disinfect Your Barn and Maintain a Healthy Environment by Dave Sauter, DVM With spring in the air and a “fresh start” on everyone’s mind, there’s no better time to talk about disinfecting your horse facility. Whether talking about a surgical instrument, hospital room, horse stall, trailer …
Five Considerations for Building a Solid Arena by Glynnie Walford Equestrians will agree that when it comes to arena riding, a well-appointed ring is a joy to work (and play!) in. The footing you choose for this enclosure will depend on a variety of factors and will be the most …
Part 2: Making a Plan and Defining Green, Sustainable and Innovative by Mark P. Dangelo “Sustainability” has become so common a word now that it holds varied meanings depending upon the audience. It is used often with the word “innovation,” another common term used when businesses seek to differentiate …