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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 6

January 1, 2018November 1, 2015 by Mark P. Dangelo

Pt. 6: Green Lessons We Learned by Mark P. Dangelo It has been nearly two years since we finished our green equestrian facility. And, like most things, we learned some things only in hindsight as we watched segments of this unique venture either deliver or fall short of our …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 5

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Choosing a Power Source by Mark Dangelo In this fifth installment of building a “green” equestrian facility we talk about the design, management and usage of something near and dear to every horse caregiver—electrons. Yeah, electrons! If you are familiar with the comic strip Fergus the Horse by Jean …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 4

August 5, 2020July 1, 2015 by Mark P. Dangelo

A Herculean Idea for Stall Design by Mark P. Dangelo The idea of providing a safe and comfortable living and resting place for horses likely dates back to their domestication around 2000 BCE. From the day they were “tamed,” humans sought to provide efficient housing for these majestic and …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 3

September 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by Mark P. Dangelo

How to Work with Nature for Proper Barn Ventilation by Mark P. Dangelo Working in harmony with nature and unique geographic surroundings is a cornerstone of sustainable designs, especially when it comes to agricultural solutions. It’s also easier and economically beneficial. Proper ventilation usually falls behind other horse care …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 2

August 5, 2020March 1, 2015 by Mark P. Dangelo

Part 2: Making a Plan and Defining Green, Sustainable and Innovative by Mark P. Dangelo “Sustainability” has become so common a word now that it holds varied meanings depending upon the audience. It is used often with the word “innovation,” another common term used when businesses seek to differentiate …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 1

September 1, 2015March 1, 2015 by Mark P. Dangelo

Building a Sustainable Equine Facility by Mark P. Dangelo Our family loves our horses and we do everything possible to make them healthy, comfortable and, well, part of the family. From the feed we choose, to the training they receive, to their stall upkeep and outdoor runs, we create an …

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