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Horse Fencing: Is There a Best Choice?
Many fencing options are available, but there are no hard-and-fast rules as to which is the best choice.
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Horse Fencing: Is There a Best Choice?
September 22, 2012
Many fencing options are available, but there are no hard-and-fast rules as to which is the best choice.... Read More
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Equine Educational Sessions Slated for MSU Ag Expo
July 04, 2011
Education has always been at the heart of the annual Michigan State University (MSU) Ag Expo. Whether it's a ... Read More
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Farm Safety Tips
September 01, 2010
How do you create the safest possible environment for your horses? First, remember you get what you pay for. When you equip your farm or pay board for your horse's living arrangements, investing in farm safety procedures can save a lot of expense... Read More
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How to Keep Horses on a Small Property
August 23, 2010
How to give horses what they need in terms of turnout, shelter, grazing, and more.... Read More
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A Sticky Situation: Getting Tar Off Your Horse
August 01, 2010
I painted some boards with tar rather than black paint. Of course my bay and white Pinto mare got some in her ... Read More
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Equine Spring Transition Tips
April 01, 2010
Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields Equine Nutrition Advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help horse owners transitioning their horses from one season to another.... Read More
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Barn, Stall, and Fence Maintenance
September 01, 2009
Take a closer look at your barn and property and ensure it�s safe for horses and handlers. The care and keeping of your barn is important for the health and well-being of your horses and the humans that work with... Read More
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Fences and Machines: Ways to Trim Expenses
June 01, 2009
Fences and machinery are some of the higher-ticket items on a farm, and in this iffy economic climate, it might be overwhelming to even consider replacing these everyday necessities with new products. Having an organized, planned maintenance program ... Read More
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Fields and Fences
February 12, 2009
There's a whole lot more to grazing management than simply turning your horses out when the pastures green up.... Read More
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Fields and Fences
February 01, 2009
Make the most of your pastures by maintaining fences and fertilizing. There's a whole lot more to grazing management than simply turning your horses out when the pastures green up. Regular fence maintenance, careful... Read More
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Electric Fences
September 01, 2008
Horse owners are using a variety of electric fence types to contain horses safely. ... Read More
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Farm Equipment for Large and Small Facilities
June 01, 2008
From tried and true to novel and exciting, these are the products, services, and techniques that our experts are recommending to facilitate equine management.... Read More
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Fencing on the Rocks
April 01, 2008
Over, around, or through, when your fencing runs into rock, there is a variety of choices to solve the problem... Read More
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Fencing for Pastures
April 01, 2007
What is the correct fencing for your farm? The correct answer is: it depends. It would be wonderful if there existed one type of Good Horse Fencing that we could all install and be done. While there is unacceptable fencing for horses, there is no... Read More
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Eating Trees
April 01, 2007
Is there anything I can do to stop the horses from eating the bark off of my trees? ... Read More
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Pasture and Fencing
June 01, 2006
It's worth the time and expense to establish productive and nutritious pasture, then maintain it. And if you maintain your pasture, you'll want to keep your horses secure with a safe fencing system. The following are tips on management of your... Read More
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Ridin' Fence
May 01, 2006
There are many options available today for horse owners when installing or redoing pen and pasture fencing. The first thought should be the safety of the horses. Sometimes a fencing makeover will mean tearing out all of the old fence and... Read More
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Fencing: The Art of Good Neighbors
March 01, 2004
To build and maintain good horse fence does take time and effort, but in the end it can be very rewarding. We shall assume that the proper fencing materials have been chosen. However, a quick review of good, safe choices is helpful.... Read More
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Safe and Healthy Fencing: A Place Apart
February 01, 2004
In the end, remember that a pastured horse's safety isn't just determined by the materials and construction of the enclosing fence. Other factors to consider include his temperament and age, the number and choice of pasture mates and neighbors... Read More
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Purchase, Design, and Management of the Farm
August 20, 2003
So you want to have your own horse farm. Should you build or buy? Hire a real estate agent or go out looking on your own? What about once you've acquired a facility--how do you manage the soil, fencing, employees, security, and manure? Four... Read More
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Traveling With Your Horse: Home Away From Home
April 01, 2003
You've decided to hit the road with your horse for a competition, overnight trail ride, or a pack ... Read More
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Camping With Your Horse
April 01, 2003
Whether it is the increased stress of daily life or the baby-boomer generation wanting to experience the roots of their pioneer forefathers, more and more people are setting out to see the country from horseback. As a result, equestrian... Read More
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Putting Up Boundaries (Fencing)
April 01, 2002
Horses are nomads by nature, with an inclination to travel far and wide searching for forage and water. Along with their wanderlust, horses possess a strong sense of curiosity, and they are constantly investigating their surroundings. Turn a... Read More
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Housing Your Horse
October 05, 2001
In the back of your mind somewhere there lurks a Dream Barn. Go on, admit it. You've planned it down to the last luxurious detail--from the Olympic-sized riding arena (with the climate-impervious perfect footing) right down to the automatic fly... Read More
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Safe And Secure Fencing
October 01, 2001
Sandra had installed her fencing in good faith, on the advice of "experts" - yet in only weeks, one of her horses had been seriously injured. Would another kind of barrier have been any safer? It seems everyone's got at least one fencing horror story... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
A Sticky Situation: Getting Tar Off Your Horse
Q. I painted some boards with tar rather than black paint. Of course my bay and white Pinto mare got some in her mane and on the white part of her neck. She has very sensitive skin. How can I remove the tar from her hair coat and skin safely?
Eating Trees
Q. My horses are eating the bark (within reach) on my mature silver maple and slash pine trees. I suspect it will kill the tree. Is there anything I can do to stop the horses or protect the trees?
