Alayne Blickle

Alayne Blickle began in the 1990’s as a pioneer in water conservation and natural resources conservation by creating the entrepreneurial consulting business, Horses for Clean Water, an award-winning internationally acclaimed education program that looks for horse-healthy, nature-based solutions to land management challenges. She continues this work today partnering with agencies, organizations, and horse owners throughout North America and worldwide. She is a regularly contributing writer and photojournalist to several equine publications. Alayne lives with her horse trainer husband, Matt Livengood, in southwestern Idaho where they raise and train AQHA horses and mustangs on their eco-friendly horse ranch. Contact her through the Horses for Clean Water website or through their ranch website Sweet Pepper Ranch. For more information contact Alayne at [email protected] or 206-909-0225.

How to Select a Round Pen

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Important Considerations when Purchasing this Essential Piece of Equipment by Alayne Blickle People often ask me what I think is the most important tool or piece of equipment on our property. They are probably expecting a response like a certain bit, bridle or maybe a tractor. I am quick …

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Build a Horse Manure Composting System

August 5, 2020August 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Turn Stall Waste into Valuable Compost by Alayne Blickle Summer is the perfect time for construction projects and a key management component for horse properties is having something useful to do with horse manure. Composting is my favorite technique and while there are many bin designs and ideas for how …

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Climate Change and Horse Keeping

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Sound Management for Uncertain Times by Alayne Blickle A little more than a year ago, I was invited to travel to Australia to be the keynote speaker at a conference on horses and land management. One of the other speakers at that event presented material that changed some of …

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Keeping Your Horse Warm (and Cool) During the Winter

August 5, 2020February 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Why Your Horse Needs a Cooler to Stay Healthy by Alayne Blickle We ride year-round and I am always surprised when I see horses missing what I consider to be the most basic of winter riding gear: the cooler. Having the right winter clothing, for both horse and rider, …

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Managing Your Winter Water Supply

August 5, 2020December 1, 2013 by Alayne Blickle

Ensure Your Horse is Getting Enough of this Essential by Alayne Blickle Early December is probably your last chance to set up a water supply that won’t freeze or get icy cold before Ol’ Man Winter sneaks in and catches us off guard. A horse drinks 8 to 12 …

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Trail Riding During Hunting Season

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Alayne Blickle

Seven Tips for a Safe Ride by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water During the 20+ years of living in Washington State I lived on beautiful forested land and trails and we rode year around. The land was state owned, which meant that at certain times of the year …

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Build an Outdoor Wash Rack

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Alayne Blickle

How to Install an Environmentally Friendly and Useful Horse Wash by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Our guest ranch and horse motel, Sweet Pepper Ranch, has a lot of traffic, especially in the summer months. During the warm season when a lot of people are riding things can …

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Construct Easy Seating for Your Arena

August 5, 2020June 1, 2013 by Alayne Blickle

by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Our horse property, Sweet Pepper Ranch, is a guest ranch and horse motel. That means we need to have certain amenities in place and are always shopping around for low-cost, effective ideas for making our place more useable. These simple, low-cost …

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Slow the Flow

August 5, 2020April 1, 2013 by Alayne Blickle

Dealing with Drainage Issues in the Pacific Northwest by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Managing the wet environment in the Pacific Northwest can be challenging. During winter excessive rain fall makes mud, an especially unpleasant reality for many horse owners. Mud is not just a nuisance; it creates …

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Caring for Pastures Over Winter

June 30, 2020January 1, 2013 by Alayne Blickle

Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold …

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