http://stablemanagement.com/topics/heather_smith_thomas/index.rss en-en Copyright 2000-2013 Beardsley Publishing Corp. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:23:00 GMT Keeping unwanted critters out of your barn can be difficult, but not impossible.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/pest-control/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/pest-control/ Mon, 20 May 2013 14:23:00 GMT New materials make fencing options more durable and safer than ever before.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/the-latest-in-fencing/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/the-latest-in-fencing/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:40:43 GMT In part two of our series on fly control, we tackle the pros and cons of parasites and feed-through methods for ridding your barn of flies.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/fly-control/stop-flies-before-they-start/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/fly-control/stop-flies-before-they-start/ Tue, 29 May 2012 17:44:00 GMT Fly season is upon us, so here are a few tips to get ahead of these pesky critters. This is the first of a two-part series on fly control—stay tuned for feed-through solutions on May 21.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/fly-control/dead-on-the-spot/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/fly-control/dead-on-the-spot/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:54:00 GMT The forage you feed can change from season to season, which is why it’s important to understand these changes and supplement accordingly.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/feed-supplements/feeding-for-changing-seasons/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/feed-supplements/feeding-for-changing-seasons/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:35:38 GMT Domestication has created many complex health issues for horses, even in the world of dentistry.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/say-ahhhh/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/say-ahhhh/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:38:00 GMT For the sake of your horses, tack and feed, make rodents unwelcome in your barn.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/the-uninvited-guests/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/the-uninvited-guests/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT It takes an accurate diagnosis to determine the cause of lameness and dictate the cure. Here's an overview of the possibilities.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/managing-lameness/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/managing-lameness/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT As diseases flare up and new vaccinations hit the market, it’s hard to keep track. Here’s an update.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/the-best-protection/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/the-best-protection/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Here are a few ideas to keep the water flowing during the winter.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/beat-the-freeze/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/beat-the-freeze/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT It seems that weeds can grow just about anywhere. Here are a few tips to controlling them in your pastures.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/in-the-weeds/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/barns-grounds/in-the-weeds/ Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The threat of pneumonia in foals is very real.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/a-rough-start/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/a-rough-start/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Whether due to illness, availability or finances, sometimes you need to look at alternatives to hay. Here's what you should know.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/hay-is-not-for-all-horses/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/hay-is-not-for-all-horses/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The thought of allowing our horses to go without shoes is appealing, but it's not right for every horse.

]]> http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/going-barefoot/ http://stablemanagement.com/article-archive/equine-health/going-barefoot/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT