A run in shed or loafing shed is a three sided building that provides shelter from the wind, sun, and weather for horses in outdoor pastures or paddocks. I thought it would be fun and hopefully helpful to share our shed design should you be in the market for a run in shed for your…
They have big ears, make funny sounds, and eat air to stay alive. That’s right, I’m talking about donkeys! These highly intelligent yet stubborn four-hooved pets definitely have a place on the farm. Donkeys are valued for their gentleness and work ethic. They are remarkably hardy and take on…
Spring is always an interesting time of year in Oklahoma. In the last several days, we’ve had severe storms producing high winds, tornadoes, and flooding, and of course, in the aftermath, pictures of damaged barns and flooded pastures have been making their way around social media. It’s difficult seeing…
Chances are you’ve come across a miniature horse or two. This popular breed of horse has been around for quite a long time. They are frequently seen as family pets or companions, but did you know there’s a competitive show type, as well. Miniature horses are very versatile. Test…
#5 Pail Safe Bucket Holder
Save your water and feed from spilling onto the ground with this bucket holder. With its mazelike design, it is virtually horseproof!
#4 Stall Grid
The rust-resistant, Stall Grid flooring system is great for high-traffic areas such as horse walkers, paddock areas, round pens, vet facilities, indoor/outdoor…
Though horses, themselves, aren’t bad for the environment, some of our management practices aren’t quite so eco-friendly. In honor of Earth Day earlier this week, I thought I’d share a few tips on how you ‘green’ up your farm.
Manage Manure
One of the biggest problems with keeping horses is managing…
It’s that time of year when flies come back into our lives. When you have horses, livestock, and other animals flies are inevitable. Luckily, there are things we can do to manage and minimize the pesky insects!
Today, I’m sharing what I do to minimize flies at my farm.
Manure Management
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Remember your grade school art class? You learned that the primary colors; red, yellow, and blue were the source of all other colors. Secondary colors; orange, green, and violet come from mixing two primary colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Suddenly, your plain blue skies could…
