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This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. We worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and cold of winter, so …
Your local fire department is a great resource. This year alone, 77 horses have already died in the U.S due to barn fire—already in June, surpassing the annual average for the last three years. One of my responsibilities, as an architect, is to design buildings that safeguard the health and …
Considerations for Building and Locating a Sacrifice Area on Your Farm Probably the most important aspect of managing pastures is the time when you take your horses off your pasture. You can greatly improve the health and productivity of your pastures by creating and using a winter paddock or confinement …
By Hope Ellis-Ashburn Have you recently purchased or are you planning to purchase a new horse? Do you enjoy keeping a journal? Are you searching for the perfect gift for a new horse-owning friend? If so, this new journal is for you! Grab a pen and take this easy-to-use journal …
Sensitivity in Barn Design as a Steward of the Land Land development comes with responsibilities that go beyond paying taxes and keeping the grass, cover crop, or woods maintained. Ideally, when property owners seek to construct permanent structures, such as houses and barns, consideration for all aspects of environmental impact …
Recently TheHorse.com spoke with Daniel McEvoy, PhD, who is an assistant research professor in climatology at the Western Regional Climate Center, in Reno, Nevada. The subject was purchasing hay during the current severe drought in the western U.S. In addition to the current drought, factors including gas prices, supply chain …
Having a wildfire evacuation plan and implementing that plan is the greatest factor in limiting your losses, which with horses is both financial and emotional. By N. Striegel – CSU In the heat of the Colorado summer, with afternoon clouds bringing little to no precipitation, many residents worry about wildfires. …
A variety of options are necessary for optimal control Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle. “Flies are pesky, they’re hard to control. And a …
These seasonal farm maintenance tips are offered by Horizon Structures, an Amish company in North Carolina that knows a thing or two about ranch buildings and upkeep. Consider this advice as we approach summer. ~ There is always something that needs doing maintenance wise on a horse farm and it …
Climate change is a defining issue of our time, and we’re at a pivotal moment. From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and increasing at a mind-numbing rate. Climate resilience is the …
