If spreading horse manure and draining waste water onto plants is your idea of "going green" at the stable, you might be in for a big surprise. As large scale agriculture production facilities alter their management strategies to become more environmentally conscientious the spotlight transitions to small farmers and horse owners.

In an effort to provide up-to-date information on green equine initiatives the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) recently added a Going Green page to the Farm & Business segment of their Web site. The page includes links to information and articles featuring green horse management techniques and tactics. View the new page.

"Greener practices can save money and time," said KHC Board President Madelyn Millard. "Converting to a weekly e-newsletter saved the Horse Council a great deal and enabled us to be better connected to Kentucky's horse community."

The KHC database of articles and information related to environmentally-conscious horse management continues to expand. Submissions to Going Green can be made by e-mailing erogers@kentuckyhorse.org