Ellen Feld
Clean Out Your Barn and Have a Sale
Here are some tips on how to organize a barn sale of that excess horse "stuff" to either garner a little extra money, or at the very least get rid of the clutter!
Back on the Job
Here are a few tips to get the horses in your care back into shape this spring.
Breaking It Down
When it comes to manure management, composting can be a revenue-producing option. Here’s how one farm got into the game.
Miles and Miles of Piles
Survey after survey shows that manure management is one of the biggest concerns for equestrian operations. Here are a few ideas to manage those piles.
Storing It
There never seems to be enough space in a barn, which certainly holds true when it comes to hay and shavings. Here are few great ideas.
Keeping Green
With land at a premium, taking care of the pasture you have is more important than ever.
Getting Greener
If your pastures are looking a little worn, perhaps a reseeding will help.
Double Exposure
Cloning has far-reaching implications for all involved in the equine industry.
Clearing the Air
There are few things more unpleasant for you, your clients and your horses than a dusty arena. Here are a few solutions.
Working Together
Here's how one farm got together with the local fire department to ensure that, in an emergency, their horses had a fighting chance.
Hello There, Stud
As breeding season approaches, stallion marketing goes into full swing. What are the best ways to show off your horse's potential?
Human Comforts
If you run a boarding facility, not only do you want to keep the horses comfortable, but your human clients, as well. Here are some ideas.
Dealing With Uninvited Guests
If you have horses, you likely have some rodents nearby looking for a free meal. Here's how to keep your barn pest-free.
Back to Work
After a long winter, everyone is out of shape. Here's how to whip the horses and the barn back into peak condition.
Keeping it Fresh
To make sure that your horses get the most out of their grain, play close attention to storage.
Opening Up the Barn
Punching a hole through those stall walls and installing windows and dutch doors has many benefits including better light, more ventilation and a safe exit.
A Face Lift
Replacing those beat-up stalls may attract more clients, provide a safer place for the horses and require less maintenance.
Opening the Doors
Barn owners discuss the rewards and risks of letting outside trainers in.
When Lightning Strikes
A look at how to protect your barn and your horses against one of nature's most destructive forces: lightning.
Building a Dream
The time has come to build your own barn. If you're lucky, all your bases are covered so you can avoid costly mistakes.
On the Rocks
For many of us, winter means breaking out the hammer to get rid of the ice in the water buckets. Here are a few handy solutions to avoid the ice.
Spring Cleaning in 10 Steps
The horses are shedding, which means spring is around the corner. Here are 10 steps for getting the barn whipped into shape.
Help From Overhead
There's little doubt that sprinkler systems do work, but how feasible are they for your barn?
Clearing Out the Clutter
If you find that you have extra equipment and supplies lying around the barn, why not organize a sale?
Battling the Slime
During the warmer months, where there's water, there's algae. What is the best way to battle it?
Managing That Pile
There is still no magic trick to make that manure pile disappear, but new methods are gaining favor.
Dining In
A round-up of stall feeders, from the simplest to the technologically advanced.