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Why add goats to your horse farm…? Not only do they eat weeds, but goats can also desensitize your horse. You’ll have a bombproof horse and weed-free pasture. That’s a double win! When you factor in their cute personalities, you’ve hit the trifecta. How Goats Desensitize Goats are like deer! They run, jump, and appear...

Fifteen-year-old, Sadie Wampler, sold her steer, “Snoop Dogg,” for $440,000 at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo livestock show. She won Grand Champion against 1,500 other competitors. After winning this prestigious honor, they headed to the sale. Higginbotham, a Fort Worth-based insurance, bought the heavyweight European Cross. Her record beat last year’s high sale...

Make A Wish Colorado kid, Kayden Halls joined National Western Stock Show in Denver as a guest judge for their Grand Champion Steer Selection. A unique wish and a first wish for NWSS. Diagnosed with Leukemia, Kayden wanted to do something different from other kids in the foundation. As a young gal who loves caring...

We briefly talked about reuses for your livestock mineral tub the other day. Today, we are sharing an in-depth look into how to turn those extra tubs into a planter!  Step One: Wash out your tub Step Two: Drill some holes in the bottom for drainage Step Three (optional): Drill holes in the side and...

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...

All horse farm owners have a responsibility to the environment. They should strive to run a barn that is eco-friendly. This includes protecting lakes, streams, forests, and the surrounding areas. Check out these simple ideas your can implement, if you haven’t already! Tips for an Eco-Friendly Barn Control invasive plants on your property. When using...

If you love all things cute and silly, then goats are the perfect animal for you! They’re known for their adorable looks and comical behavior. Your horse farm can actually benefit from the addition of these cuties. Benefits of Goats They can offer companionship to a lonely horse. Some horses even like to share their...

A dream job for a cowgirl is most likely to include horses, cattle, and wide-open spaces. Today, there is no doubt that jobs like these are hard to come by. But attention all girl bosses: ever given a brand inspector much thought? Karla Sanchez is a certified brand inspector for the Santa Barbara County in...