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Prevent a Barn Fire

June 15, 2018January 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

15 Safety Tips for All Seasons by Laurie Cerny Author’s note: In November our barn, with which I have taken every safety precaution possible, could have burned down. Had I not ridden that morning I may have not noticed that a spot on an electrical outlet in our bathroom …

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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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Have a Coughing Horse?

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Eleanor Blazer

How to Tell if Your Horse’s Coughing is Normal by Eleanor Blazer Coughing is a symptom. It can be caused by something as trivial as a little dust or as serious as an underlying medical condition. Regardless of the cause, a coughing horse stops time. Activity ceases as …

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Winterize Your Facility

August 2, 2018September 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Top Ten Things to Do Now to Prepare for Winter by Laurie Cerny Before we know it winter will be here. And there’s nothing worse than seeing the first snowflakes fall and realizing your barn isn’t ready for winter. Here’s a list of ten chores to do now in preparation …

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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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Spring Cleaning for Horse Facilities

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Disinfect Your Barn and Maintain a Healthy Environment by Dave Sauter, DVM With spring in the air and a “fresh start” on everyone’s mind, there’s no better time to talk about disinfecting your horse facility. Whether talking about a surgical instrument, hospital room, horse stall, trailer or barn implement, the …

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Maintaining Healthy Pastures

August 28, 2018May 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Protect Grazing Areas Year-round by Laurie Cerny After the drought of 2012 even horse owners who faithfully practice good pasture management are going to do everything in their power to keep their grazing areas as healthy as possible. The advantage of doing so is two-fold: having a healthy pasture helps …

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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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