Horse height can be somewhat confusing. Where do you measure to, and what is a hand anyway?
In this article, I’ll go over the reasons to know your horse’s height, how horse height is measured, and how to take the the most accurate measurement.
I’ll also answer some important questions about horse growth, and tell you what veterinary science has to say to some horse world myths.
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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.
What Do You Need To Keep Horses At Home?
Every horse farm is different, and runs differently. So what do you really need to keep horses at home? I’ve compiled a list of things big and small you might need for your backyard farm. It’s not necessarily comprehensive, but everything you need to get started is included. There will likely be things you’ll find […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Bringing Horses Home
When I was first considering bringing my horse home and opening up my farm to boarders, I made sure to carefully plan everything I could. I thought about my property layout, things I would need, and a feed and manure management plan. I spoke to professionals and friends to get their advice and perspective. They […]
Managing Manure on a small Horse Farm by Composting: Lessons Learned
Four horses live on our farm. That means about 140lbs of manure are produced every day. In the summer the horses come in to stalls to be fed twice a day, and in the winter they are stalled all night. This adds dozens more pounds of stall waste per day, depending on the season. There […]