Getting the right size tractor for your horse farm really does depend on what you want to accomplish with the equipment and how much you’re willing to pay for it. Budget aside, horsepower (HP) is the most basic distinction...
One of the most infuriating exercises in futility is when you have a problem with your electric fence. You walk the entire perimeter to see if something’s lying across a rail, check for loose connections, and inspect your ground...
Barn and Horse Trailer by GA-Kayaker on flickr/CC BY 2.0Regularly tighten electric tape fence; check tension on polymer rail fencing.
Control weeds in pastures.
Re-nail loose...
Regular maintenance on your new or used utility vehicle (UV) is important to ensure that it runs smoothly and lasts for years to come. Some UV manufacturers report vehicle lifespans of more than 15 years with proper maintenance. The...
A barn to accommodate broodmares and foals obviously has different requirements from a barn to house several family riding horses. The style, determined by rafter and roofline preferences, is also an aesthetic choice and should complement your house and existing...
The best choice for a stall floor is one with some “give” to it for ease on the horse’s joints, as well as non-slippery, indestructible and easy to keep clean characteristics. Many base floor options offer most, but not...
After reading Blueprint...
Probably the best way to choose a barn builder is to talk to horse people who have built barns of their own. Go to horse expos where sales reps from the various barn manufacturers congregate and are anxious to...
The first on-site wiring will be covered cables strung across the ground and connected to an outside electric power box. Eventually, this is removed and all wiring will be underground, just as it is for your house. Because faulty...
It can also be used as an area to groom horses out of the aisle or to hose injured legs and wounds. Plan for a minimum space of 8 by 12 feet with no windows or doors, a roughened-cement...
