Elaine Pascoe
Keeping Up Appearances
Winter grooming can be a difficult and messy chore. Here are some tips from a professional.
Shocking Energy Costs and How To Reduce Them At Your Stable
Have you ever gotten your electric bill and nearly fainted at the shock? That can happen when cold weather and shorter days start increasing the demand on your lights, heaters and electricity use.
10 Tips To Make Your Barn Safer
Injuries are common in stables and on farms—and a lot of those injuries take place right in the barn. In this article you’ll find 10 tips to take now to make your stalls and aisles safer for horses and humans alike.
Watch That Energy
By taking a close look at where energy savings could be hand, one Connecticut barn expects to cut its costs in half.
Popped Splints
As lamenesses go, a popped splint is not the end of the world. But, as with most equine issues, how it's managed can be critical.
At First Sight
We rounded up 10 simple ideas from barns big and small that will help make your farm a more pleasant and unattractive place.
War on Worms
News from the front: Your deworming program may not be as good as you think.
Going Once, Going Twice
Picking up a new lesson horse at an auction doesn't have to be a risky endeavor... if you know what you are doing.
Looking Into the Future
When buying and selling weanlings, there are a few ways to assess future potential
Beyond Milk and Cookies
Camp isn't just for kids. Barns across the country are creating successful adult-only programs where adults can just be, well adults.
Put Your Best Electronic Foot Forward
As websites become the most important marketing tool, knowing how to create and run them is more important than ever.
Firing Clients
Do you have a client you'd love to lose? Here's some advice on how to proceed.
Healthy Defenses
With Spring around the corner, so too is the disease-carrying insect population. Here's how to keep these potentially deadly bugs at bay.
Controlling Contagious Diseases
It's every horse professional's nightmare—a disease that runs rampant through the barn. Here are some tips on minimizing exposure and risk.
Hit the Trail
Organized trail rides or hunter paces are a great way to get your clients together for a fun day. Here's how some experts organize the outing.
The Going Rate
When it comes to setting your board rates, there are many things to consider.
The Perfect Paddock
Here are tips to make the most of your fields, pastures and paddocks.
Open Doors?
Guidelines keep everyone safe and happy when visitors come to your farm.
It's Show Time!
Your business is on display every time you host a show. Here's some advice that will help you make a good impression.
Cracking the Genetic Code
Imagine being able to identify the gene that causes tying up and other health issues in horses. That ability is right around the corner.
Shoot 'Em Up
If you sell horses, you know the power of good sales video tape. And with the new digital technology on the market, anyone can produce a top-notch product.
Top Ten Timesavers
There never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done. Here are a few tips that may help.
12 Ways to Fireproof Your Barn
With a little planning, there are ways to ensure that your barn will be more likely to avoid the devastating effects of a fire.
Consider Composting
Composting those mounds of manure is good for the environment, good for business, and good for the bottom line.
10 Steps to a Safer Barn
While there is never a shortage of things that need to be done around the farm, here are 10 things that are critical in keeping your occupants safe.
Old Dogs and New Tricks
Advice from clinician and instructor Susan Harris on teaching adult beginners.
The Golden Years
Ever dream of a facility where it was just you and the horses? Retirement facilities are a great option.
The Right Start
When it comes to handling foals, some believe in intensive early training, while others prefer to wait. Who is right?