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Great pastures require thoughtful monitoring and timely management, but when horses are able to graze, it can really lead to huge savings on feed costs. Without careful management, it’s easy for pastures to become overgrazed weed patches that offer little to no value for supplemental grazing and eventually become a muddy mess.
The mild winters and wet springs make horse and pasture management a difficult mess. Fortunately, there are some step that can be taken so “mud season” doesn’t have to be a continual problem. Taking preventative measures and really understanding what conditions cause mud and make it hard to mitigate is a worthwhile investment for any equine property owner.
April showers…you know the rest. While we do need the rain for our gardens, as horse owners, rain is more likely to make us think of mud. With a rather mild winter we never really got away from mud through the winter season. This series will address some of the issues with mud, look at different options on how to fix some muddy situations and help with some suggestions on how to prevent mud from occurring. In this first installment, we will discuss how one group of trail riders decided to take advantage of an easy solution to fix a section of trail that had become nearly un-rideable.
Now that you have gotten your fence installed and your horses are happily enjoying their new pasture, it’s time to think about maintenance and upkeep. No matter what style of fencing you have chosen, there will always be some maintenance that needs to be done to ensure that the fence will meet your needs for years to come.
When it comes to stable organization, Royal Wire has been a leader in the industry for over 40 years. Paige Merrill of Royal Wire explains how she has developed innovative solutions for tack stalls and shares her favorite insider tips.
By now, you have hopefully been able to pick the right type of fencing for your property and your herd. Now it’s time to get everything installed so that you can put it to work and provide a safe space for your horses to enjoy and provide you with peace of mind.
Last month, we started this series talking about planning your fencing project. Once you have determined pasture layout and set a budget, it’s time to select the materials for your project. Good fencing is a big investment, so think big picture and long term.
After working for the EPA as an environmental chemist for over 10 years, Nelson created a business that focuses on providing solutions for equine facilities that are both environmentally conscious and have the horse’s best interest in mind.
“Getting to know the land you are working with is very important,” Nelson explained. He urges horse owners to educate themselves, “By being a good steward of the land, you will be able to avoid common mistakes that can make farm management difficult.”
While hitting the gym is often the popular solution, it’s going to be busy this time of year and even if you aren’t afraid of hard work, maybe the gym just isn’t your scene. So why not do something you really do love?
When the thermostat plummets and you find yourself spending more time in the house than in the barn, it’s a great time to start thinking about projects around the farm.
With the winter upon us, it often means more stall time for our horses during colder days
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