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| ©2008 Horses For Clean Water |
Educational Events
Here is the current schedule for Horses For Clean Water programs and events.
Olympia, WA | |
Farm Tour: Managing Small Acreage Pastures to Increase Production and Reduce Weeds | |
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
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Join HCW at this small Olympia suburban farm and learn how to make your place healthier for your animals, more productive this growing season, less bothered by nuisance insects, AND more chore-efficient! This special farm tour will be held at an award-winning urban small farm with excellent pasture management techniques. See how rotational grazing can be used to actually improve your pastures and eliminate weeds. Registration and directions, Sara Carter at 360-754-3588x136 or e-mail or Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Ravensdale, WA | |
Farm Tour: Managing Droughty Pastures, Outdoor Washracks and Innovations | |
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
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This exciting horse property is 3 acres of dynamic horse happenings! This property owner has the “internet bug” and has researched and come up with many innovative designs for chore efficiency and farm productivity. See self-coiling sprinkling systems, an on-demand portable water heater for the 3 season outdoor wash rack, a low-cost drivable dump cart for ease of stall cleaning, great ways to organize a small-space tack room—and many more cool ideas for horse’n around! Join HCW on a summer evening to discuss horses, horse pasture management, chore efficiency—and much more! To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Enumclaw, WA | |
Understanding Forage, Hay and Equine Nutrition | |
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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Are you interested in learning about how pasture management meshes with health issues on horse properties? Do you know what a hay probe is and how to use it? HCW and King Conservation District will show you and will also have an equine nutritionist and an equine veterinarian on hand at this weekday evening event. Learn how you can borrow the KCD hay probe to take samples of your hay. Hear from some experts about feeding and understanding forage and nutrition. Meet resource specialists who can suggest options for pasture management problems, soil testing recommendations and weed control options. Plus, meet the landowners who manage the pastures for growing hay and grazing. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail Paul Borne. |
Issaquah, WA | |
Farm Tour: Living Without Horse Pasture | |
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
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This five acre two horse property faced lots of design challenges in its creation, including steep slopes, heavily wooded areas, wet areas and no suitable areas for conversion to pasture. In spite of challenges, the owners have woven together mudless paddocks, a lunging area, chore-efficient composting bins, and a charming, hand-built barn, along with copious flower gardens and vegetable beds all in a beautiful, manageable set up. Hear about creative pasturing arrangements done with a neighbor as well as local trails on Tiger Mountain. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Olympia, WA | |
Fencing Workshop | |
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Sunday, September 7th, 2008
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Fencing is a key tool for good pasture management. Come learn the whys and hows of horse fencing. Learn about the differences between power and electric fencing, as well as what makes a fence safe for horses. Work with fencing experts to build a short segment of fence and learn how to build a fence on your property. Registration and directions, Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Olympia, WA | |
Fall in Place: Preparing Your Horse Farm for Winter | |
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
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Join Horses for Clean Water for a workshop on how to prepare your farm so it will be easier to care for in the coming winter with less runoff, mud and manure. Learn techniques you can put in place to improve horse health, make chores and horse life easier and improve the health of the environment. Registration and directions, Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Hobart, WA | |
Farm Tour: Managing Horse Property in Winter | |
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008
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Visit Hobart, WA, often referred to as the horse capitol of South King County, to see mud-free and chore-efficient management techniques in place on this new farm, designed by the owners from the ground up. This property owner recently moved into their new horsey property. Hear why choices were made including gravel vs. sand paddocks. See a covered round pen. Learn about Paso Finos. Find out about Incinclot toilets—an environmentally-friendly option for barns without a septic system. BONUS: Pick up maps for trail riding on King County’s Taylor Mountain Park. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
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