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| Small Farm Makeover: The First Step | 07 01, 2010 | Last month, I discussed publisher Karen Pickering’s question on how to prioritize her farm planning. I discussed conservation districts and some of their free, non-regulatory services. This month I will follow up by explaining farm plans, the main service conservation districts offer horse and livestock owners. | Barns/Shelters | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Preventive Care | Farm Management |
| Ferndale horse facility hosts farm tour for Whatcom County horse owners | 06 15, 2010 | Saturday, June 12th brought nearly 25 small farm owners to Broken Auger Farm in Ferndale, Wash. this past weekend. Barbara Daugert, proud owner of the facility, gave a tour explaining how she started this farm project in 1996 when she and her husband purchased the 15 acre piece. Every effort has been made to create a farm that is environmentally sound, and a sanctuary for the current horses that live here. | Farm Management | Barns/Shelters | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Horse Health | Preventive Care | Blog |
| Small Farm Makeover: Where to Begin? Part 4 | 06 01, 2010 | Conservation Districts Help Achieve Goals Q: Karen Pickering: I find it difficult to prioritize my spending when making upgrades to my horse-keeping property. Can you help me with preparing a budget? - Karen Pickering, publisher NWHS Magazine, Blaine, Wash. A: Karen, what I am hearing in your question is your struggle with where to start and how to get your mind around the whole small farm makeover concept. One resource I would strongly recommend is your local conservation district. With their help, you can: - Prioritize projects. - Determine resources available. - Establish possible lines of financial assistance. |
Barns/Shelters | Composting | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| Workshop for Small Horse Farm Owners | 05 25, 2010 | Last Wednesday, May 19th, Whatcom Conservation District hosted a Small Farm Workshop for horse owners. Guest speaker Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water, a contributor to the Northwest Horse Source, gave a fabulous presentation on pasture management. Her message: we need to become “grass farmers.” We have some of the most productive pastures in Western Washington, but with these come challenges. For instance, the amount of rainfall we get and the soil type lends itself to mud. Managing the grass ecosystem is crucial to getting the most from our land and keeping our animals healthy. |
Northwest News | Farm Management | Boarding/Stabling | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Blog |
| Deborah Thompson and Greg Gottschalk are NRBC Ancillary Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 (1) Co-Champions | 04 15, 2010 | At the 2010 National Reining Breeders Classic in Katy, Texas, Deborah Thompson and Greg Gottschalk each earned a National Reining Horse Association Co-Championship. Thompson rode Chic To Please to a score of 141, tying with Gottschalk and Einsteins Resolution in the Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 (1) | Farm Management | U.S. & World News |
| Feature Story: Shopping for Horse Stalls | 03 01, 2010 | In all of the articles I’ve written about horse gear I’ve reminded the reader that you are likely going to get what you're willing to pay for. This holds true for stalls. It’s possible to spend too little when purchasing stalls, but it’s also possible to spend more than is necessary. | Consumables | Farm Management |
| Introducing the Small Farm Makeover | 03 01, 2010 | NWHS welcomes you to a new series on how to make over your small farm or horse property for the health and happiness of your equine companions, your busy schedule and your pocketbook. We begin with a Q & A from NWHS Owner/Publisher Karen Pickering about issues on her own property, and invite you to send your own questions and challenges to info@nwhorsesource.com with the subject line "Small Farm Makeover." | Barns/Shelters | Horse Ownership | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| NWHS Company Spotlight: Tarter Gate | 03 01, 2010 | Tarter Gate Company, founded in 1945, is still managed and owned by the Tarter family and is one of the most financially strong companies in the agribusiness manufacturing sector. Unlike many other manufacturers in the industry, Tarter maintains total control of all phases of manufacturing, from raw material purchase to final delivery. | Barns/Shelters | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Consumables | Farm Management |
| Online Exclusive: Compatible Horses | 03 01, 2010 | A harmonious pasture comes from having compatible mates so make sure you follow some simple rules to develop this situation. | Horse Ownership | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Reducing Bedding | 02 01, 2010 | Reducing bedding usage is a smart management idea for any size horse property. Less bedding means cleaning stalls will be easier and faster, since you won’t have to hunt around for manure in mounds of shavings. It also means you end up with less stall waste to deal with. If you compost, that means less carbon in your bin or pile so it will all compost better and faster and you’ll end up with a nicer compost product that will be more useful for your pastures. | Barns/Shelters | Composting | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Save Money and Ease Your Workload | 02 01, 2010 | Research shows that alternative beddings such as wood pellets, peat moss or shredded newspaper are more absorbent and contain less dust, mold and foreign objects than traditional shavings, which may be a concern if either you or your horse have respiratory issues. These beddings also compost faster and more completely, so if you plan to compost you’ll wind up with a nicer finished product. Reducing bedding use also lessens your impact on the environment by cutting down on the amount of wood (or other) products consumed. | Barns/Shelters | Composting | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Gimme Shelter, Part 3 of 3 | 06 01, 2009 | Plan your horse shelter for ease, efficiency, and possible expansion This month we wind up our series on setting up an at-home horse shelter by covering a few final design points as well as considering the back end of the horse: manure management. I’ll also provide some further resources on manure management, building shelters, and horse care. |
Barns/Shelters | Boarding/Stabling | Composting | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Security | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Gimme Shelter, Part 2 of 3 | 05 01, 2009 | Last month we talked about what your horse needs for his shelter, as well as some thoughts on design and siting. This month we will cover potential regulations and structural considerations. | Barns/Shelters | Horse Ownership | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Gimme Shelter! Part 1 of 3 | 04 01, 2009 | Looking for ways to trim your horse budget? Thinking that now is the time to bring your horse home to give him a break from stall life at the boarding facility? If you are in the market for setting up an at-home horse facility, let’s start with a basic requirement for your horse: shelter. | Barns/Shelters | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| Book Barn: Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business | 03 01, 2009 | Running a small farm goes beyond growing, raising and crafting artisan products. Locally grown produce and specialty farm items also have to be marketed and sold to wholesalers, retailers and consumers. To help farmers position themselves well in the market, Sarah Aubrey offers a business-savvy reference that covers everything from financial plans and advertising budgets to web design and food service wholesalers. | Farm Management | Equine Business | Books | Products |
| Cover Story: Healthy Barn, Healthy Horse | 03 01, 2009 | We all like to see healthy animals on a farm. Some farms, however, are at a much higher risk for sick animals. The solution to having healthy horses may be easier and simpler that you think. The answer lies in whether or not your animals have a proper home. | Barns/Shelters | Boarding/Stabling | Horse Ownership | Farm Management |
| Small Farm Management: Farm Disaster Preparedness | 03 01, 2009 | In the Pacific Northwest, many types of natural disasters are possible, including wildfire, arctic blizzards, major earthquakes, volcanic activity and flooding. Recent winter blizzards with record snowfall followed by warm weather with record rainfall produced massive flooding and accompanying landslides within our region. Many of us were impacted, and in some cases overwhelmed, by this weather. On-farm disaster preparedness can go a long way to help minimize disastrous results for you and your horses. | Disaster Management/Emergencies | Horse Ownership | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Creating the Perfect Paddock, Part 3 in a 3 part series | 02 01, 2009 | In this series we have covered key techniques for setting up and managing the perfect horse paddock. This month we wind up by discussing how to integrate your paddock into your management system, along with how to deal with horse boredom. | Barns/Shelters | Boarding/Stabling | Composting | Horse Ownership | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Creating the Perfect Paddock, Part 2 in a 3 part series | 01 01, 2009 | The perfect paddock is what we all want for our horses, right? Last month we began this series by discussing reasons for creating a winter paddock and where to establish it. This month we'll cover mud and manure control, fencing considerations, safety tips and chore efficiency ideas | Barns/Shelters | Paddocks/Pastures | Preventive Care | Farm Management |
| Cover Story: Come Home to Barn Pros | 08 01, 2008 | What does it mean to live the equine lifestyle? Is it some essence captured within the scent of fresh hay and a cool breeze over grass that soothes the horse-lover's soul? Is it a vision of flowing manes and majestically arched necks as horses run free under the setting sun? Or the feeling of flight as the ground passes by, thundering through nature like wind itself on a horse's back? | Farm Management | Barns/Shelters | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Security | Northwest News |
| Horse Farm Management: Natural ways to control bugs: Fight Nature with Nature Part 3 of 3 | 08 01, 2008 | Reducing chemical use in our lives as well as reducing the nuisance bug population on our horse properties is a healthy goal for each of us. In this series on green insect control, we conclude with some ideas for simple, non-insecticidal traps for insects, along with some resources where you can get more help. | Composting | Horse Ownership | Feeders/Waterers | Fly Control | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Fight Nature with Nature: Natural Ways to Control Bugs, Part 2 | 07 01, 2008 | In this series we help you plan your environmentally friendly attack on the season’s flies and insects. Last month we talked about several important points, including having a good manure and mud management program for your property -- which goes a long way in reducing the nuisance insect population on any horse property. This month we pick up with using beneficial insects as well as putting the birds and bats to work for you. | Barns/Shelters | Seasonal Preparations | Fly Control | Horse Farm Management | Farm Management |
| On the Plus Side: Feeding the Performance Horse | 07 01, 2008 | With seemingly endless rising expenses, it is a constant struggle to find a way to cut costs without sacrificing the quality of your horse’s care. No matter the scale of your horse operation, everyone is feeling the need to cut back. One aspect of horse care that is vital, but in which prices are drastically skyrocketing, is your horses’ feeding program. | Farm Management | Horse Ownership | Feed & Nutrition | Training & Skills |
| Bits & Bytes: How to Email Large Files | 06 01, 2008 | Have you ever tried to send large video files or photos by email, only to be informed that the attachment you're trying to send is too large? The reason for the size limit is that email was not designed to handle large file formats. Large files can bring down entire networks, crash email programs, and frustrate your friends, family, and coworkers. There are alternatives, though--and no, I'm not going to tell you to use the post office. | Equine Business | Farm Management |
| Feature Story: Steering Clear of Spreaders that Stink | 06 01, 2008 | Equine owners know that manure builds up quickly — about 50 pounds per day for a single horse. To avoid costly off-site hauling, manure spreading is a practical option. Insert photo action Not all spreaders are created equal, but likewise, all horse owners are different. | Composting | Paddocks/Pastures | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Fight Nature With Nature: Natural Ways to Control Bugs Part 1 | 06 01, 2008 | Ah, summer time is here at long last! Time to relax and enjoy the great outdoors with my horse. But what’s that? A horde of annoying mosquitoes covering my horse and me! And those biting flies, making my horse twitch and jump! Plus, all those flies in the barnyard are just disgusting! | Seasonal Preparations | Fly Control | Farm Management |
| Bits & Bytes: Spring Cleaning | 05 01, 2008 | Good thing I didn't write this article when spring officially started. March just didn't feel like spring... | Equine Business | Farm Management |
| Bits & Bytes: Top Ten Website Mistakes--Part 2 of 2 | 04 01, 2008 | Last month, we looked at five of the top ten mistakes in web design, adapted from an article by Jakob Nielsen of Useit.com. Here are mistakes 6-10: | Equine Business | Farm Management |
| Bits & Bytes: Top Ten Website Mistakes | 03 01, 2008 | Developing your website is an ongoing process. Don't get discouraged if you are currently breaking all the rules below. Begin the process of your redesign by addressing one area at a time. Your customers will appreciate it, and I believe you will see a return on your investment. Chances are, all of us break a few of these rules, but to help you overcome that, here are the top mistakes as detailed by Jakob Nielsen of Useit.com. | Equine Business | Farm Management |
| Small Farm Management: Bedding: Make the Right Choice for Your Situation, Part 2 of 4 | 03 01, 2008 | Dozens of bedding products available to horse owners today boast a variety of benefits, including odor control, low dust, quick composting, and ease of storage. In this series, we are looking at how to choose the right bedding for your situation – your needs, your horse’s and your land’s needs. Last month we assessed your situation and needs in the barn. This month we'll cover bedding availability and selection criteria. | Barns/Shelters | Composting | Horse Ownership | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management | Boarding/Stabling |
| Bits & Bytes: Time to Revisit Your Website | 02 01, 2008 | Over the past few years, websites have become increasingly more dynamic. The best websites allow visitors to interact with the content and engage with the community as it relates to your business. This can include product reviews, blogs, discussions, searchable FAQs, etc. If you haven't updated your website in a while, now is a good time to revisit it. A dilapidated website has the same effect as a broken window at your place of business. | Equine Business | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Bedding: Make the Right Choice for Your Situation, Part 1 of 4 | 02 01, 2008 | Have you often wondered about bedding options for your horse? Or perhaps you’re new at keeping horses on your property and would just like to know what options are available. Would you like to try something that’s less dusty or easier to store? Maybe you’re interested in perfecting your compost pile and would like to know how your choice of bedding plays into that. | Barns/Shelters | Boarding/Stabling | Composting | Horse Ownership | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management |
| Prenatal Planning: Mare and foal care advice from Dr. Wendy Vaala, Senior Equine Technical Services Specialist for Intervet | 02 01, 2008 | From simple checklists to online calculators, breeding calendars offer broodmare owners a way to ensure the best care for their expecting mares and newborn foals. Sometimes, however, the sheer amount of information available can be overwhelming, especially when not all sources agree. | Horse Health | Breeding/Foal care | Farm Management |
| Bits & Bytes: Your Hard Drive will Disappoint You | 01 01, 2008 | I've written this article before. Why am I writing it again? Because I keep hearing the same thing from people. Here is how the conversation goes: | Equine Business | Farm Management |
| Book Barn: Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Almanac | 01 01, 2008 | Keeping horses healthy and happy is all about establishing good routines and following the natural cycles of the animals and the land. Nobody knows this better than Cherry Hill: professional horsekeeper, lifelong horse lover, and author of more than 30 books on horses. Her routines--daily, monthly, and seasonally--are the framework for Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Almanac, a goldmine of horsekeeping knowledge for all horse enthusiasts. | Books | Products | Farm Management | Horse Ownership |
| Horse Farm Management: Is Manure Happening to You? Part 2 of 2 | 01 01, 2008 | Stockpiling manure behind the barn eats up a lot of valuable space, plus it is annoying and unsightly. You and your neighbors probably don’t appreciate the odors, insects, and runoff it causes. In addition, in many parts of the country there are laws that prohibit an uncovered manure pile from accumulating for too long. Last month, we began with two alternatives to simply stacking stall waste and the pros and cons of each. This month, we finish off with three more. | Barns/Shelters | Composting | Horse Ownership | Seasonal Preparations | Farm Management |
| The Business of TCS: An excerpt from Shipped Semen 101 | 01 01, 2008 | Artificial insemination is the preferred method of breeding on numerous farms. There are many reasons for incorporating AI into your own breeding program. Most importantly, AI protects the stallion, mare, and stallion handler from accidental injuries that can occur when hand breeding mares. It reduces the risk of introducing infections to both the stallion and mare. It reduces the risk of illness or injury to the mare’s newborn foal, especially if the mare is being rebred on foal heat. It allows the breeding farm to breed more than one mare per collection. And lastly, AI allows the breeder to ship transported cooled semen. | Farm Management | Breeding/Foal care | Horse Health |
| Horse Farm Management: Basic Farm Equipment for Small Acreage Horse Properties | 08 01, 2004 | If you’re new or relatively new to owning horse property, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the thought of acquiring all the equipment you think you’ll need to manage manure and pastures. Relax! You can actually do all of these things without going overboard on expensive equipment. In this article we will go over some basic, realistic equipment considerations for a small acreage horse place. In Part 1 we will cover manure management equipment and will start on pasture equipment. In Part 2 we’ll finish pasture management equipment and will discuss some alternatives to buying new. | Barns/Shelters | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management |
| Horse Farm Management: Northwest Horse Pasture Management, Part 3 | 07 01, 2004 | In this last installment of a three part series, we cover basic techniques to good pasture management for horse farms. Earlier we covered sacrifice areas and rotational grazing. We ended last month with the golden rule of pasture management, which is a good place to start for this month: NEVER graze your pastures below the 3 to 4 inch mark. This is so important because the plants need that much material available to manufacture food. | Paddocks/Pastures | Farm Management |
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