SEPTEMBER 2000

Letting in the Light

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 18:54:00 GMT

With a little bit of construction know-how and the right materials, stable professionals can brighten up any barn with strategically-placed skylights.

Battling Health Problems Related to Feed

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 16:35:00 GMT

You may be offering your horses a high-quality ration, but without good feeding management, problems can occur. Stables that follow sound feeding principles will minimize waste and disease.

Creating Effective Advertising

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 16:33:00 GMT

Creating an advertising campaign should never be left at just tacking a business card up at the local grocery store. To create a campaign that is effective, study your market, determine your appeal and identify the available media.

Is Your Insurance Coverage Enough?

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 08:11:00 GMT

That farm liability insurance policy you hold may be less than comprehensive, so you could be shocked one day when a claim is disallowed. Key facts you must know now.

Saddle Up America—A Success?

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 07:52:00 GMT

The Horse Industry Alliance hyped the debut of its Saddle Up America campaign through equine and mainstream avenues—but did the program pay off?

Farm Bureau: Not Just for Dairy Farmers

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

For barn owners, Farm Bureau offers many benefits, from cheaper insurance rates to help with legislative issues. Plus, 60 Minutes accusations answered.

Better Health Through Riding

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Horseback riding is becoming more popular as a therapy alternative for the handicapped and disabled. Here's what you need to know to start a program.

Worming for Health

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

A look at how five barns across North America combat internal parasites—including daily manure checks, seasonal treatments and cleaning pastures.

Equine Nasal Sprays Improve the Odds

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Intramuscular vaccines against respiratory disease have had a pretty dismal track record. But new formulations, in the form of intranasal sprays, promise infinitely better protection.

Checking the Tax Man

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Reviewing the tax assessor’s calculation of your horse property could put more money in your pocket.

Charging for the Extras

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

A look at setting board rates from a one-price-fits-training package to an à-la-carte menu of extras—each with its own price tag.