Barn Management

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7 Things You May Find in Your Horse’s Hay

7 Things You Might Find in Your Horse’s Hay Hay – horses love it, but it’s hard to get absolutely perfect. The hay farmer has a lot to think about besides the weather and his machines, and there are seven things that can end up in a bale of hay that you should

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Electric Fencing for Horses

The zap is less than a static shock.

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What to Put on Your Horse’s Stall Card

It’s almost a novel.

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Things Your Horse Can Share

Sharing is caring?

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Bank Your Horse’s Stall With Shavings

So much fluff.

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Make the Cross Ties Safe

Keep it safe, folks

horse feed in a scoop

Feed Hay or Grain First?

Forage first.

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Warm Season and Cool Season Grasses

Warm Season Grasses, Cool Season Grasses, and NSC Values The most logical difference between cool and warm season grasses is the climate that they thrive in. jump to shopping One other difference of interest to horse owners might be the non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) values. NSC is the combined sugar, starch, and

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Frozen Ground at the Barn

No ice skating, please.

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Keep Your Horse Comfortable at a Horse Show

Show off a happy horse

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Protect Your Barn From Stall Kicking

Find the reason – what is the reason?

dry lot attached to a large shed with grooming stall

How to Make Your Horse’s Shed Safe

Outdoor shelters need love, too.

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The Uses of Baking Soda at the Barn

So versatile

Dry lot with run in shed attached

Benefits of Dry Lots as Turnout for Horses

Dry lots are great for horses.

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The Barn Bulletin Board

Get the word out

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Ammonia Smell in Horse Stalls – Use Fresheners

Banish ammonia from your horse’s life.

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Tack Room Organization Tips

Everything has a home

horse ice boots and popsicles in a freezer

What’s in Your Barn’s Fridge and Freezer?

Popsicles required

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Barn Supplies You Can Share Between Horses

Do more shopping

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The Deep Litter Bedding System for Horses

You still have to clean out the wet spots

yoga mat and portable heater

Tips for Spending the Night at the Barn

Expect to get very little sleep

cribox chewing deterrent paste

Barn Hacks for Cribbers

It all tastes bad

horse blanket folding

Tidy Up by Expertly Folding Blankets

Easier than a fitted sheet.

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Top 5 Barn Safety Violations

Like really, just don’t do these

horse show temporary stalls green and white tents

Set up Your Horse Show Stall

Be on the lookout for rogue screws.

barn aisle lighting

Use Lights to Regulate Your Horse’s Hair Coat

Shine on for less winter coat.

outdoor pile of shavings

Use Fewer Shavings at the Barn to Save Money

Go pee outside, please

horse eating a banana treat

Treats for Horses – the Good, the Iffy, and the Bad

Everyone needs a treat

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Train Your Horse to Behave for Injections

It’s your job to train this.

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What to Know About Pasture Grass and NSC Values

Know some things about horse salad