At a high level, the two things you need to do to get rid of mud are: 1. Reduce the amount of water introduced to the soil. 2. Improve drainage through the soil. Almost all of the below solutions address one or the other of these steps. How you will do it depends on your […]
Keeping Horses at Home
How Much Does A Horse Cost: Horse Budget For 1 Year
Yearly total for one horse: $4,135 Here is the overview of expenses for one horse for one year. This is an example from my real life farm. There can be a lot of variation in these numbers. Annual cost for 1 horse at home If you’re thinking about getting your first horse, it’s a good […]
SSG 10 Below Waterproof Winter Riding Gloves: Review
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are plummeting in many parts of the northern hemisphere, and those of us who work on farms or ride horses outside are questioning our life choices.
In this weather, what you’re wearing on your hands can really make or break your experience.
16 Proper Horse Hay Storage Rules To Minimize Losses
The quest for hay and the ever-increasing expense is the source of many a headache and anxiety attack for horse owners. In some parts of the world hay is downright scarce. So, if you’ve finally found a hay supplier for good quality horse hay (or made your own), you want to make sure your hay […]
Square Hay Bales vs Round: What’s the Difference for Horses?
Horse owners have three choices when it comes to buying and feeding hay: small square hay bales, large round bales, and large square bales. All of the different bale types can be made up of any type of hay. You can find any of the three types containing alfalfa hay, bermudagrass hay, timothy hay, or […]
Itasca Women’s Plaid River Boots: Review
In the Midwest, we don’t mess around with our boots. On my farm, like most in my area, there’s tons of mud. I need to invest in something for my feet that will keep me dry and snug reliably. I don’t want to deal with cracks in my boots that let water in, and cold feet make me grumpy. If you’re like me, you need your boots to wade through freezing mud and snow. And if you are lucky enough like me to spend hours per day outside caring for your animals and your farm, you’ll probably live in the Itasca River Boots like I do.