Farm Management

Planning the To-do List and Locating Resources by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   In working with horse owners who are setting up small acreage for horse keeping, I often see a struggle between balancing the “to do” list and having enough time, money or other resources (such as …

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Protect the Environment and Keep Horses Healthy During Wet Weather by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Last month we reviewed things to do to prepare your paddocks for winter. Following that theme, this time we’ll look at another fall “to do,” dealing with surface water that travels towards your barn …

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Make Your Paddocks and Barn Chore-efficient by Alayne Blickle, Program Director, Horses for Clean Water   This month we’ll cover tips to help ease you through those times ahead when you least want to deal with winter’s little—and big—surprises. Buy your winter supply of hay. Be sure to look for …

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By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Here is a fall checklist of horse pasture chores to go through this month in order to better prepare the land for the coming winter months—and have them ready for a productive growing season next spring. Bring your horses in off your …

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Combat Boredom and Manage Pastures with Track Paddocks By Alayne Blickle, Horses For Clean Water   A confinement area (or paddock) is an enclosure meant to be your horse’s outdoor living quarters when keeping them off pastures. Using a confinement area protects pastures from overgrazing and soil compaction, especially during winter …

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Make Safe, Efficient Choices for Your Horse Property By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Having the right gate is another key towards becoming chore efficient. There is nothing more irritating than not being able to get equipment or deliveries into an area because a gate is too small …

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