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If duck tape won’t do it and WD-40 isn’t doing the trick, baling twine has your back! If you can think of it, baling twine will work for it. Take after MacGyver himself! If you need a little help finding some inspiration, here are a couple of baling twine uses!  Braiding Options: Bridle Halter Leadrope...

More and more horse owners are turning toward holistic alternatives, including their horse’s diet. What you should feed and how often are big questions. It’s best to look at how your horse’s digestive system works and build their diet around that. A Holistic Approach Dr. Angelique Barbara shares a short video on some basic guidelines...

Hay farmers are gearing up for the season ahead. Everyone has their fingers crossed for good weather! You may have noticed some posts circulating social media about increased hay prices for 2022. With the rise of fuel and fertilizer, it would only make sense that you can expect to pay more for a square or...

Nowadays, most farms are ran with the use of tractors. There are, however, some that prefer real horse power. Like in bygone days, these farms use draft horses with their impressive strength to till fields, rake hay, transport logs, among other things. One or two draft horses can meet the needs of most homesteaders! Why...

The majority of a horse’s diet is forage- hay and grass. Each year horse barns stock on hundreds of square bales or dozens of round bales, depending on how many horses they’re feeding. It can get expensive! Some areas are very pricy, while others are more manageable. Find out where your state falls… Cost of...

It’s not always as simple as throwing a bale of hay to your horse. Most horses need a customized feeding program that suits their age, work load, size, among other things. It’s important you meet their nutritional needs in order to keep them conditioned and healthy. These tips will help! Dos and Don’ts of Feeding...

Bigger isn’t always better! Sometimes, a small horse barn is all your farm needs. Not only will it be more affordable to build, but it’ll be easier to maintain. You can focus on the necessities like hay storage, a stall or two for injuries or bad weather, and a tack/feed room. This barn is both...

At one point or another, you might have wondered what type of feed famous trainers and riders use. Their horses are usually in excellent condition with shiny coats and lush manes. Clinton Anderson‘s horses are a prime example of this! Here’s your chance to take a peek into his feed room. Clinton Anderson’s Feed Room...