Small Farm Makeover Archives – Page 7 of 11

Considering Building an Indoor Arena?

August 5, 2020December 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

First do a Cost-benefit Analysis by Alayne Blickle At Sweet Pepper Ranch, that’s what we’re doing: building an indoor arena. While it’s very exciting, the “go-ahead” decision was not something we took lightly. It required a lot of penciling out and some tough decision making. Is building an indoor …

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Have a Question? Ask The Experts!

August 5, 2020October 26, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

Send us your question and we’ll select the best expert for you. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts …

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Spruce Up Your Confinement Area Footing

August 5, 2020October 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

Be Prepared for Mud Season by Alayne Blickle Fall is exactly the right time to improve your confinement area footing. Doing so will help ensure that your winter doesn’t end up a chore nightmare with people and horses deep in muck. It’s much easier to do this in the fall …

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Getting Buggy!

August 5, 2020August 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

Strategies for Protecting Beneficial Insects by Alayne Blickle This past June the King Conservation District and Horses for Clean Water sponsored several Xerces events in various King County, Washington locations. In case you haven’t heard of Xerces, I would like to introduce you to them and their mission. Xerces …

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Small Farm Makeover: Managing Spring Pastures

August 5, 2020June 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

7 Tips to Keep Grass Plants and Horses Healthy by Alayne Blickle It’s that time of year when the grass gets greener and grows fast, but is it time to let your horses begin grazing on what you protected all winter? Putting horses out too soon can reduce the …

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Small Farm Makeover: Attracting Swallows

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

Control Pests Naturally with Native Birds by Alayne Blickle Every horse person loves spring, but what gives us great hope of summer being just around the corner is the return of swallows to the Pacific Northwest. Depending on where you live, you should begin seeing swallows in March and …

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Small Farm Makeover: Drainage Dilemmas

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

The “Golden Rule” for Mud Management on Horse Properties by Alayne Blickle Runoff from driveways, parking areas, hillsides or slopes can significantly add to mud problems in confinement areas. February is the time of the year when all the winter rains and melting snow really start adding up, creating …

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Small Farm Makeover: Winter Care of the Older Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Nine Ways to Keep Your Senior Equine Healthy by Alayne Blickle Caring for the older horse in winter is quite similar to caring for a younger horse and it’s especially important to monitor them closely. An older individual is more challenged and their immune system is not as strong …

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Small Farm Makeover: Why Fall is a Perfect Time to Plant

August 5, 2020October 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Using Native Plants to Enhance Your Farm by Alayne Blickle When it comes to planting, most of us think of spring, but for most of the country fall is the ideal time to plant all kinds of things from cool season veggies, turf grasses and perennials to both evergreen …

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Small Farm Makeover: Developing a Fire-wise Evacuation Plan

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Six Proactive Ways to Keep Your Horses Safe by Alayne Blickle A wildfire can quickly become a real threat to rural landowners. When horses are involved, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property damage. Being proactive is the safest plan. …

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