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Bison can be excellent investments for ranchers. Your farm will need to be set up properly to support them, but in return they offer quite a bit. While they’re not as friendly and affectionate as horses or some other livestock animals, they do possess other redeeming qualities. You can purchase your very own piece of...

Horses are herd animals. They need companionship to be happy. While ideally their friend is another horse, that isn’t always possible. In some cases, a smaller companion like a goat or sheep may have to suffice. There may not be enough space for two horses or it may be cost prohibitive. Fortunately, many horses get...

A special occasion like a wedding or baby shower requires a beautiful cake! Louise Vincent, a talented baker and artist, showcases her skills with hand-painted cakes. These masterpieces have beautiful farm landscapes with depictions of horses, cows, and tractors. They’re everything a cowgirl could dream of! She operates the Rose on the Cake. Louise believes...

Horses and many other livestock are grazing animals. They will spend a good portion of their day roaming the field in search of grass and other plants to eat. Horses can be very hard on pastures. They bite the grass very close to the ground and will sometimes pull the roots out. If proper management...

Yoga is a great form of exercise for cowgirls, equestrians, and everyone in-between! Add goats into the mix and you’re in for a fun time. After a session, you should feel stretched, relaxed, and stress-free! From the downward-facing dog pose to cuddling baby goats, this experience is one for the books. Goat Yoga As many...

More people are moving away from cities and onto homesteads. In this self-sustaining lifestyle, homesteaders grow their own food, can or freeze it, heat their home with firewood, and build their own shelters to name a few things. Horses can be a valuable addition to these farms, especially draft types. Horses and Homesteading Most people...