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The Pros & Cons Of Electric Horse Fencing

January 5, 2024
There are many different fencing options available for horse owners. Electric is one of the more popular choices. It has numerous advantages compared to others like wood, vinyl, and wire mesh. Some electric horse fencing options include tape, wire, and rope. They can be attached to wood or t-posts. Some even use step-in plastic posts...

Do You Have A Herd Bully?

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July 19, 2023
Horse herds have a natural hierarchy system. There is a leader and those below them will also have a rank. In the wild, these rankings rarely change. For domesticated herds, this isn’t always the case and adjustments may constantly occur. The field sizes are smaller, new horses come into the picture, and horses are put...

Overrun With Ticks? Get Guinea Fowl!

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June 20, 2023
Many states are plagued with ticks in the spring and summer. Before you spray your yard with chemicals, consider a non-toxic approach like guinea fowl! These birds are tick-eating machines. They actually eat all sorts of bugs from fleas and mosquitos to flies and beetles. Your horse farm can be pest free! Tick Season Depending...

Top Benefits Of Grazing Muzzles

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May 12, 2023
Many horse are unable to handle grazing on lush pasture. They will suffer numerous digestive disorders and diseases, including colic, laminitis, and obesity. Grazing muzzles are a good solution! You no longer need to isolate your horse in a dry lot or stall. They can go out with the herd and live happily. Benefits of...

10 Tips For Pasture Management

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March 31, 2023
When you keep horses at home, you have the added responsibility of pasture management. Horses can quickly overgraze a field! They’ll leave them looking bare and weedy in a few days to weeks, depending on the size and number of horses. There is plenty you can do to avoid this though. Managing Your Horses’ Pastures...

The Danger Of Foxtail In Your Horse's Hay

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February 27, 2023
Buying hay for horses can be tricky. Certain grasses like foxtail can be dangerous if consumed! The summer annual grass known as foxtail contains seed heads with bristles that break off into your horse’s mouth. Unfortunately, they look can similar to the perennial grass, timothy. Foxtail Dangers The immature foxtail plant does not possess a...

Benefits Of Automatic Waterers For Horses

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November 22, 2022
Frozen and dirty water troughs are a thing of the past! Your horse can have access to a constant supply of fresh drinking water with an automatic waterer in their field or stall. These investments are worth it no matter how many horses you have. They also work in every season from winter to summer....

Is Your Horse An Easy Keeper?

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November 4, 2022
You may have heard the term easy keeper used to describe your horse. These horses have no trouble maintaining weight. In fact, they often run the risk of obesity or metabolic disorders. It’s a misconception that they’re easier to feed. You should manage the diet of your easy keeper carefully! The Easy Keeper These horses...

Pasturing Horses And Cattle Together

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June 1, 2022
Most ranch owners enjoy horses and cattle. Both animals are social and like to graze, so they appear to be a match. Some even suggest that it’s a good idea for pasture management. Ultimately, there are differences that can come into play though. Make sure to do your research before sticking them together! Tips for...
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