Recent Blog Posts Showing 201 - 225 of 259 « first 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Maintaining Horse Hydration: The Roles of Water and Salt Keeping your horse hydrated is a key component in keeping him healthy. There are several ways to ensure that your horse drinks enough and maintains hydration. Read more Four Steps For Seeding Bare Spots In Your Lawn Sometimes lawns can have bare spots and unfortunately toupees aren’t intended for that purpose too. Here are the steps you need to take to re-seed those areas to get your lawn looking like new again: 1) Dig in For the grass to take hold, it first needs a place to stick. That means that you will... Summer Tips For Your Pet We all love spending those long summer days outdoors with our pets. Let’s face it, they’re our furry companions and wherever we go, they go too. Keep in mind that like humans, not every pet can stand the heat. Where I come from down in Atlanta, Georgia during the summer, the mornings are hot, the... Refeeding the Malnourished Horse Starved horses can be a product of owner ignorance or economic hardship. Regardless of the reason, a horse may end up in a debilitated state. The goal for the new caretaker is to help the horse return to good health and appropriate body weight as quickly and safely as possible. For responsible... Show Season: Tips for Preparing Your Animals Livestock shows are a great chance to show off your hard work, but to accurately represent your skill you will need to be very well prepared. Show animals are usually creatures of habit, and taking them out of their typical environment for a show can have a serious impact on their behavior and... Tips On What To Do If Your Dog Is An Aggressive Chewer Have you ever come home and realize you’re missing a shoe? Chances are it was your best friend that took it. I’m not talking about your roommate. I am talking about your dog. We love our pups, but sometimes they chew on the wrong things to the point of complete destruction. When it comes to dogs... Is It Time To Shoe Your Horse? It might sound crazy to some, but like humans, horses need shoes too. To understand why a horse needs shoes I will answer two important questions. First, why does a horse wear shoes and second, how do you know when your horse needs shoes? The answer to question one may seem simple at first;... Starting Tomatoes Inside Early spring is the perfect time to give your tomatoes a head start by starting them indoors. Why so early? Why not just wait a little longer and put the seeds in the ground? There are several reasons why. Most importantly, it’s because in most parts of the country, the growing season just isn’t... How to Solve Trailer Loading Issues with Your Horse Any equine enthusiast is well aware with the struggles associated with loading a horse into a trailer. It’s natural for your horse to experience nervousness and anxiety when being loaded into a trailer whether it ‘s the first or fifteenth time. The tight confines, unfamiliarity with the space, and... Are Older Horses Better with Age? Is it true that old horses get better with age? You bet it is. All you would need to do is spend a little time on a young, inexperienced horse and you’ll agree. In fact, most new riders can benefit from learning the ropes on an older horse. Though the new rider may not realize it, the old horse in... Tips for Keeping your Goats Healthy during Winter Winter is just around the corner. Taking a few simple steps this month to prepare can save you from having to improvise when the thermometer dips in coming weeks. • Shelter. Now’s the time to make sure your goats have access to a shelter that can shield them from the wind and wet—emphasis on... Winter Care for Horses Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter approaches it is a good idea to evaluate your horses housing and feeding programs to insure that they get through the cold weather in good shape. All warm-blooded animals have a critical temperature. This... Pay close attention to winter nutrition for your cattle Taking shortcuts on your cattle nutrition during the winter months could be risk next year’s calf crop, this year’s weaning weights and the long-term viability of your herd. According to information from University of Minnesota Extension beef experts, winter feeding programs vary for each cattle... Tips for Adjusting your Pet to the Holidays and Changing Seasons At this time of year, most dogs and cats shed their summer coats in preparation for putting on their winter fur. Tangled, matted hair cannot provide insulation as nature intended. Daily or weekly brushing can help keep fur tangle-free and healthy. Cats and kittens love to nap in warm places, so a... How to Prepare Wild Birds for Winter With fewer daylight hours and longer cold nights, natural food sources needed for energy to keep warm are scarce. Water supplies can be frozen or snow covered. When the challenge of finding natural shelter increases, wild birds will oftentimes turn to man made habitats to provide refuge from winter... Easing your Pet Into the Transition of a New Home Easing yourself into a new home is a large feat, both physically and emotionally. The stresses of packing up, moving, and finally accepting your new living space as your home can take many months if not longer. It’s important to recognize that this exciting, yet stressful transition can also have... Sizing A Grazing Muzzle So you may have a dilemma. You want your horse to get some fresh air and exercise but you don’t want him eating grass and getting sick. Your solution is the grazing muzzle and here’s how to size one for your horse according to Christine Barakat of Equus Magazine:How they workLooking much like a... Horse Breeding for Beginners Equine breeding is undoubtedly an exciting venture for horse owners. Humans develop unbelievable bonds with their horses and deciding to pursue breeding only furthers this relationship. It’s a big decision that requires considering many different factors, including the costliness of being a horse... Formulating Horse Feeds When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutrition content of that feed is appropriate for the age and activity level of your horse. You would think that two products both contain 14% protein, 6% fat, etc. would be pretty much the same feed.... Safety Tips For Camping With Your Pet Camping is one of the best ways to get the whole family immersed in the great outdoors. Fortunately, it’s also an activity that can also be enjoyed by your beloved family pet. Man’s best friend was never meant to be confined to a cage or kennel, so you should definitely consider bringing your dog... Clean, Fresh Ways to Provide Water for your Horses During the Hot Summer Months Horses are considered some of the finest animals known to man. Like any animal, during the hot summer months, horses need fresh, clean water to stay hydrated and healthy.Every horse is unique to its own. Therefore, the needs of your horse will differ from the needs of other horses. Play close... Introducing Your Puppy to Your Dogs If you’ve ever ventured to the doggy park, you’ve seen how antsy dogs can get when encountering one another for the first time. This is entirely understandable and normal for random encounters, but what about introducing a new puppy to the dogs you already have? Adding another furry friend to the... Plants that are Poisonous to Horses There are literally hundreds of plants that are either outright, or potentially, toxic to horses. There are several factors that contribute to toxicity. First, the plant must contain a substance that is toxic to that particular species of animal (susceptibility). Secondly, the amount of plant (and... Pet-proofing a Room for Small Animals Your small pets such as ferrets, guinea pigs and hamsters like to stretch their legs every once and a while. However, before you let your little fuzzy buddy go, you need to make sure that the room is safe for him to roam around. Here are just a few things to consider for pet-proofing a... Nutrition Tips for Your Senior Horse Just like humans, horses will begin to show signs of deterioration as they reach their senior years. We typically define a “senior” horse as one about fifteen to eighteen years old, although you may notice these changes well outside of this age bracket. Our first and most important tip is to remain...
Maintaining Horse Hydration: The Roles of Water and Salt Keeping your horse hydrated is a key component in keeping him healthy. There are several ways to ensure that your horse drinks enough and maintains hydration. Read more
Four Steps For Seeding Bare Spots In Your Lawn Sometimes lawns can have bare spots and unfortunately toupees aren’t intended for that purpose too. Here are the steps you need to take to re-seed those areas to get your lawn looking like new again: 1) Dig in For the grass to take hold, it first needs a place to stick. That means that you will...
Summer Tips For Your Pet We all love spending those long summer days outdoors with our pets. Let’s face it, they’re our furry companions and wherever we go, they go too. Keep in mind that like humans, not every pet can stand the heat. Where I come from down in Atlanta, Georgia during the summer, the mornings are hot, the...
Refeeding the Malnourished Horse Starved horses can be a product of owner ignorance or economic hardship. Regardless of the reason, a horse may end up in a debilitated state. The goal for the new caretaker is to help the horse return to good health and appropriate body weight as quickly and safely as possible. For responsible...
Show Season: Tips for Preparing Your Animals Livestock shows are a great chance to show off your hard work, but to accurately represent your skill you will need to be very well prepared. Show animals are usually creatures of habit, and taking them out of their typical environment for a show can have a serious impact on their behavior and...
Tips On What To Do If Your Dog Is An Aggressive Chewer Have you ever come home and realize you’re missing a shoe? Chances are it was your best friend that took it. I’m not talking about your roommate. I am talking about your dog. We love our pups, but sometimes they chew on the wrong things to the point of complete destruction. When it comes to dogs...
Is It Time To Shoe Your Horse? It might sound crazy to some, but like humans, horses need shoes too. To understand why a horse needs shoes I will answer two important questions. First, why does a horse wear shoes and second, how do you know when your horse needs shoes? The answer to question one may seem simple at first;...
Starting Tomatoes Inside Early spring is the perfect time to give your tomatoes a head start by starting them indoors. Why so early? Why not just wait a little longer and put the seeds in the ground? There are several reasons why. Most importantly, it’s because in most parts of the country, the growing season just isn’t...
How to Solve Trailer Loading Issues with Your Horse Any equine enthusiast is well aware with the struggles associated with loading a horse into a trailer. It’s natural for your horse to experience nervousness and anxiety when being loaded into a trailer whether it ‘s the first or fifteenth time. The tight confines, unfamiliarity with the space, and...
Are Older Horses Better with Age? Is it true that old horses get better with age? You bet it is. All you would need to do is spend a little time on a young, inexperienced horse and you’ll agree. In fact, most new riders can benefit from learning the ropes on an older horse. Though the new rider may not realize it, the old horse in...
Tips for Keeping your Goats Healthy during Winter Winter is just around the corner. Taking a few simple steps this month to prepare can save you from having to improvise when the thermometer dips in coming weeks. • Shelter. Now’s the time to make sure your goats have access to a shelter that can shield them from the wind and wet—emphasis on...
Winter Care for Horses Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter approaches it is a good idea to evaluate your horses housing and feeding programs to insure that they get through the cold weather in good shape. All warm-blooded animals have a critical temperature. This...
Pay close attention to winter nutrition for your cattle Taking shortcuts on your cattle nutrition during the winter months could be risk next year’s calf crop, this year’s weaning weights and the long-term viability of your herd. According to information from University of Minnesota Extension beef experts, winter feeding programs vary for each cattle...
Tips for Adjusting your Pet to the Holidays and Changing Seasons At this time of year, most dogs and cats shed their summer coats in preparation for putting on their winter fur. Tangled, matted hair cannot provide insulation as nature intended. Daily or weekly brushing can help keep fur tangle-free and healthy. Cats and kittens love to nap in warm places, so a...
How to Prepare Wild Birds for Winter With fewer daylight hours and longer cold nights, natural food sources needed for energy to keep warm are scarce. Water supplies can be frozen or snow covered. When the challenge of finding natural shelter increases, wild birds will oftentimes turn to man made habitats to provide refuge from winter...
Easing your Pet Into the Transition of a New Home Easing yourself into a new home is a large feat, both physically and emotionally. The stresses of packing up, moving, and finally accepting your new living space as your home can take many months if not longer. It’s important to recognize that this exciting, yet stressful transition can also have...
Sizing A Grazing Muzzle So you may have a dilemma. You want your horse to get some fresh air and exercise but you don’t want him eating grass and getting sick. Your solution is the grazing muzzle and here’s how to size one for your horse according to Christine Barakat of Equus Magazine:How they workLooking much like a...
Horse Breeding for Beginners Equine breeding is undoubtedly an exciting venture for horse owners. Humans develop unbelievable bonds with their horses and deciding to pursue breeding only furthers this relationship. It’s a big decision that requires considering many different factors, including the costliness of being a horse...
Formulating Horse Feeds When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutrition content of that feed is appropriate for the age and activity level of your horse. You would think that two products both contain 14% protein, 6% fat, etc. would be pretty much the same feed....
Safety Tips For Camping With Your Pet Camping is one of the best ways to get the whole family immersed in the great outdoors. Fortunately, it’s also an activity that can also be enjoyed by your beloved family pet. Man’s best friend was never meant to be confined to a cage or kennel, so you should definitely consider bringing your dog...
Clean, Fresh Ways to Provide Water for your Horses During the Hot Summer Months Horses are considered some of the finest animals known to man. Like any animal, during the hot summer months, horses need fresh, clean water to stay hydrated and healthy.Every horse is unique to its own. Therefore, the needs of your horse will differ from the needs of other horses. Play close...
Introducing Your Puppy to Your Dogs If you’ve ever ventured to the doggy park, you’ve seen how antsy dogs can get when encountering one another for the first time. This is entirely understandable and normal for random encounters, but what about introducing a new puppy to the dogs you already have? Adding another furry friend to the...
Plants that are Poisonous to Horses There are literally hundreds of plants that are either outright, or potentially, toxic to horses. There are several factors that contribute to toxicity. First, the plant must contain a substance that is toxic to that particular species of animal (susceptibility). Secondly, the amount of plant (and...
Pet-proofing a Room for Small Animals Your small pets such as ferrets, guinea pigs and hamsters like to stretch their legs every once and a while. However, before you let your little fuzzy buddy go, you need to make sure that the room is safe for him to roam around. Here are just a few things to consider for pet-proofing a...
Nutrition Tips for Your Senior Horse Just like humans, horses will begin to show signs of deterioration as they reach their senior years. We typically define a “senior” horse as one about fifteen to eighteen years old, although you may notice these changes well outside of this age bracket. Our first and most important tip is to remain...
