It’s only May, but I’ve already noticed a sharp increase in the number of ticks I’ve had to pull off of my horses this year. I usually only have to worry about biting flies, but this is definitely a new and worrisome problem. Warmer winters caused by climate change may be to blame, but whatever…
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My husband and I recently purchased a horse farm in Virginia. I knew it would require some updating to be ready for horses. It…
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Farm ownership comes with a lot of responsibility. Because horses are grazing animals, most thrive on good pastures. It can be difficult to keep…
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If you’ve had horses for very long at all, then chances are, you’ve dealt with a hoof abscess or two. They’re not much fun…
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There’s a lot to learn about horses. In fact, it would seem every time you interact with them you learn something new. From their…
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Owning a horse is a wonderful adventure! It definitely has some ups and downs. There’s a lot that goes into taking care of them…
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It’s finally spring and I know my horses, for one, are happy. I’m tapering off their winter supply of hay as well as the…
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No farm owner wants their facility chewed on. It can ruin the structural integrity of the stall or fence, making it weak and potentially…
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Hello Springtime! Bees are in the garden, days are getting longer, and temperatures are rising. I know most look forward to getting back outside…
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Miniature horses originated in Europe around the 17th century, mostly bred as pets for European nobility. They were imported into the U.S. during the…