Stable Management

beach1horses · beach1horses

I just got a horse in, 4yo AQHA gelding who is a late maturer. He is on: -Crimped oats-Source vitamin supplement-Fescue hay- A calcuim supplement (Calcium Complex) 2x daily What are your thoughts on the calcium supplement? I'm worried I may be causing (or could cause in the future) him an imbalance.....

Wind_Chaser · Wind_Chaser

Hi everyone, Here's some great tips I've picked up over the years on how to make sure your horse gets fresh water in the cold & how to keep it from freezing - just click on the title here: "Ways to Provide Water for Your Horse in Winter"

Simone · Simone

What is everyone using now we can no longer get creosote?

Wind_Chaser · Wind_Chaser

Hi everyone, I've written a new article on why I like electric fencing! Just click on the title of the article to be taken to it! Benefits of Electric Fencing for Horses Thanks for visiting & recommending it to others! Becky

Barbara F · Barbara F

How many hours a day does everyone trun out their horse? I like to have my horse out at least four hours, and then I'm with him (riding, grooming and fussing) for about 2 1/2 hours. The problem is that in the winter it gets so cold it's hard to keep the horses out for that long. What does every do to break up the...

Wind_Chaser · Wind_Chaser

Hi everyone, I've written an article on How to Find the Horse Farm for You - please share with anyone you think might benefit. Thanks!

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

Do you have insurance on your horse/s? If so, why/what for?

sedonasilver · sedonasilver

As a side note to my previous post re: feeding for weight gain - not heat, i was also wondering if anyone here has a messy eater? Lorenzo scoffs his food so quickly that he does tend to drop a lot of it. He will go around later and clean up most of it from the ground, but i dont understand why he drops it in the fir...

Barbara F · Barbara F

High fat/high fibre, protien percentages, beet pulp vs rice bran, flax seeds vs oil, roughage cubes, hay cubes, pellets, crunch....... it's all too complicated for me!! Can someone please explain very simply which concentrated feeds do what? Thanks!! -- Edited by Barbara F on Wednesday 3rd of No...

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

Does your barn shut down over the holidays or for holidays in general? How does your barn's routine change over holidays?

Julius · Julius

Hi! I have been trying to find info on using shredded paper as bedding and I can't seem to find much. Does anyone use this and is it harmfull to the horses? It seems to be the ''Greener'' way...

Katherine F · Katherine F

I sometimes think about how easy it would be for someone to just drive right into a stable and take a horse, open a gate or do some other sort of harm. How do you keep your stable safe from intruders?

draftdriver · draftdriver

I've got a sub-division going in beside me. I'll have 112 new next door neighbours. Sigh. I'd like to plaster the trees along the common 1/2 mile boundary with No Trespassing symbols. That's a red disk 10 cm in diameter. Of course, I'll put up a few signs, too, but at $4 each, I'm not going to get too m...

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

What does everybody do get their barn ready for winter? Some ideas would be: - Drain, roll up and store any hoses that can go away for the winter - Turn off any water lines that won't be needed for the winter - Insulate water lines that will be in use for the winter - Have snow shovels handy by exits - Store awa...

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

With winter approaching in North America, our routines start to change in the barn. Do you alter your feeding during the cold weather months? I've been lucky to have easy keepers (nutrition wise anyway) and only needed to make minor adjustments to keep a healthy weight on. Most of my horses have been...

Laura F · Laura F

My reins always seem stiff, and thre doesn't seem to be anything I can to keep them soft and pliable. Has anyone tried a beeswax conditioner? What about linseed soap?

Barbara F · Barbara F

My new horse is normally quite calm, but I've discovered that he is terrified of the sound and vibration of clippers. Any suggestions for getting him used to them?

sedonasilver · sedonasilver

Are you a believer in barefoot trimming? What are the pros and cons of each side of the arguement? Do you believe barefoot results in better movement?

Horse-hearted · Horse-hearted

Who here knows about their area/breed's horse rescues? What is your level of involvement? Just curious!

Emiry · Emiry

For those who board, what qualifications/quality's do you look for in a BO? Or a barn? And what needs to be provied for you? Does the Owner need to have coaching levels? Does the BO need to be on site? Does the barn have to offer lessons? Does the turnout time need to be a certain amount? Does the turnout nee...

csherrenbrueck · csherrenbrueck

I'm trying to get my 7 month old colt started on beet pulp. The lil' bugger won't eat it. I've tried feeding it to him plain, warmed up, with molasses, oats, molasses and oats together, with his favourite treat, I've secluded him in the corral with a bucket of the stuff for a couple hours, I've put his mom i...

Arwen · Arwen

Clinic sponsored by Dressage Niagara, but for horse enthusiasts of all disciplines: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rivendell Farm, 2199 Babion Rd., Port Colborne, Ontario 1:00 - Horse health with Dr. Bri Henderson (MRCVS) - Assistant Team Veterinarian to the Canadian Endurance Te...

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	Calcium Supplement? (Preview) I just got a horse in, 4yo AQHA gelding who is a late maturer. He is on: -Crimped oats-Source vitamin supplement-Fescue hay- A calcuim supplement (Calcium Complex) 2x daily What are your thoughts on the calcium supplement? I'm worried I may be causing (or could cause in the future) him an imbalance.....	beach1horses	4	2569	Feb 15, 2011 by NaturallyUnbridled
	Watering in the Winter (Preview) Hi everyone, Here's some great tips I've picked up over the years on how to make sure your horse gets fresh water in the cold & how to keep it from freezing - just click on the title here: "Ways to Provide Water for Your Horse in Winter"	Wind_Chaser	0	1226	Feb 7, 2011 by Wind_Chaser
	Does anyone have any good fence paint and indoor barn paint ideas? (Preview) What is everyone using now we can no longer get creosote?	Simone	2	1491	Jan 27, 2011 by Simone
	Electric Fencing (Preview) Hi everyone, I've written a new article on why I like electric fencing! Just click on the title of the article to be taken to it! Benefits of Electric Fencing for Horses Thanks for visiting & recommending it to others! Becky	Wind_Chaser	0	1057	Jan 24, 2011 by Wind_Chaser
	Appropriate turn-out time for horses (Preview) How many hours a day does everyone trun out their horse? I like to have my horse out at least four hours, and then I'm with him (riding, grooming and fussing) for about 2 1/2 hours. The problem is that in the winter it gets so cold it's hard to keep the horses out for that long. What does every do to break up the...	Barbara F	19	2598	Jan 17, 2011 by kimble
	Tips on Buying a Horse Farm (Preview) Hi everyone, I've written an article on How to Find the Horse Farm for You - please share with anyone you think might benefit. Thanks!	Wind_Chaser	8	2107	Jan 17, 2011 by Wind_Chaser
	Horse Insurance horse insurance (Preview) Do you have insurance on your horse/s? If so, why/what for?	Nikki Salo	4	1449	Jan 15, 2011 by NaturallyUnbridled
	Messy eater? (Preview) As a side note to my previous post re: feeding for weight gain - not heat, i was also wondering if anyone here has a messy eater? Lorenzo scoffs his food so quickly that he does tend to drop a lot of it. He will go around later and clean up most of it from the ground, but i dont understand why he drops it in the fir...	sedonasilver	4	1146	Jan 11, 2011 by Queenrider
	Totally confused by the different feed choices! (Preview) High fat/high fibre, protien percentages, beet pulp vs rice bran, flax seeds vs oil, roughage cubes, hay cubes, pellets, crunch....... it's all too complicated for me!! Can someone please explain very simply which concentrated feeds do what? Thanks!! -- Edited by Barbara F on Wednesday 3rd of No...	Barbara F	15	1554	Jan 10, 2011 by IrideaClyde
	Closing Barn on Holidays (Preview) Does your barn shut down over the holidays or for holidays in general? How does your barn's routine change over holidays?	Nikki Salo	5	1128	Dec 31, 2010 by justice
	Shredded paper as bedding? (Preview) Hi! I have been trying to find info on using shredded paper as bedding and I can't seem to find much. Does anyone use this and is it harmfull to the horses? It seems to be the ''Greener'' way...	Julius	11	1268	Dec 22, 2010 by QHPkaren
	Is your barn safe from intruders? (Preview) I sometimes think about how easy it would be for someone to just drive right into a stable and take a horse, open a gate or do some other sort of harm. How do you keep your stable safe from intruders?	Katherine F	19	1153	Dec 14, 2010 by justice
	Where to get No Trespassing Symbols (Preview) I've got a sub-division going in beside me. I'll have 112 new next door neighbours. Sigh. I'd like to plaster the trees along the common 1/2 mile boundary with No Trespassing symbols. That's a red disk 10 cm in diameter. Of course, I'll put up a few signs, too, but at $4 each, I'm not going to get too m...	draftdriver	3	1073	Dec 9, 2010 by draftdriver
	Prepping Barn for Winter (Preview) What does everybody do get their barn ready for winter? Some ideas would be: - Drain, roll up and store any hoses that can go away for the winter - Turn off any water lines that won't be needed for the winter - Insulate water lines that will be in use for the winter - Have snow shovels handy by exits - Store awa...	Nikki Salo	4	990	Dec 8, 2010 by justice
	Cold Weather Feeding winter feeding equine nutrition (Preview) With winter approaching in North America, our routines start to change in the barn. Do you alter your feeding during the cold weather months? I've been lucky to have easy keepers (nutrition wise anyway) and only needed to make minor adjustments to keep a healthy weight on. Most of my horses have been...	Nikki Salo	7	1091	Nov 25, 2010 by Nikki Salo
	What are your favorite products for cleaning tack? (Preview) My reins always seem stiff, and thre doesn't seem to be anything I can to keep them soft and pliable. Has anyone tried a beeswax conditioner? What about linseed soap?	Laura F	8	1103	Nov 14, 2010 by Julius
	Getting my horse used to clippers (Preview) My new horse is normally quite calm, but I've discovered that he is terrified of the sound and vibration of clippers. Any suggestions for getting him used to them?	Barbara F	9	1667	Nov 9, 2010 by Roka
	Shoes vs barefoot trimming? (Preview) Are you a believer in barefoot trimming? What are the pros and cons of each side of the arguement? Do you believe barefoot results in better movement?	sedonasilver	21	1458	Nov 8, 2010 by SoftTouchTraining
	Horse rescues? (Preview) Who here knows about their area/breed's horse rescues? What is your level of involvement? Just curious!	Horse-hearted	0	716	Nov 7, 2010 by Horse-hearted
	Barn Owners barn stable owner (Preview) For those who board, what qualifications/quality's do you look for in a BO? Or a barn? And what needs to be provied for you? Does the Owner need to have coaching levels? Does the BO need to be on site? Does the barn have to offer lessons? Does the turnout time need to be a certain amount? Does the turnout nee...	Emiry	1	971	Nov 7, 2010 by Horse-hearted
	Introducing Beet Pulp to Finnicky Babies (Preview) I'm trying to get my 7 month old colt started on beet pulp. The lil' bugger won't eat it. I've tried feeding it to him plain, warmed up, with molasses, oats, molasses and oats together, with his favourite treat, I've secluded him in the corral with a bucket of the stuff for a couple hours, I've put his mom i...	csherrenbrueck	4	929	Oct 29, 2010 by csherrenbrueck
	Managing The Equine Athlete (Preview) Clinic sponsored by Dressage Niagara, but for horse enthusiasts of all disciplines: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rivendell Farm, 2199 Babion Rd., Port Colborne, Ontario 1:00 - Horse health with Dr. Bri Henderson (MRCVS) - Assistant Team Veterinarian to the Canadian Endurance Te...	Arwen	0	1138	Oct 19, 2010 by Arwen
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