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Let There Be Light! Outdoor Lighting and Winter Chore Efficiency

Fumbling around in dark paddocks trying to clean or do chores on a dark winter evening is absolutely miserable, and poor lighting can make emergency situations that much harder. The good news is that much of the hassle of winter horse keeping can be alleviated with adequate lighting.

Sustainable Horse Keeping Reduces Environmental Impacts

As horse owners, we need to consider the impacts we have on our neighbors and the environment. By increasing our awareness of how we impact the environment and taking steps to minimize that impact, we can help preserve the equestrian way of life that we enjoy.

Gates Make for Better Chore Efficiency

When you live on a horse property, you almost can’t have too many gates, as they end up making so many things in horse property management that much simpler. Here are some of my basic considerations for gate access on any horse property.

Quick Tips for Fall Horse Property Management

Now is the time to get ready for winter, before cold, dark, and wet days make chores extra difficult. Here are four quick tips for getting ahead of the issues many horse owners face during the winter months.

Prepare Now for a Chore Efficient Winter

For a horse person it’s hard to get excited about winter unless you are ready and set up for a chore-efficient season for you and your horse. As it is with almost everything, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are a few key tips for things you can do now to help ease you through those tough times ahead when you least want to deal with winter’s little (and big) surprises.

All About Arenas

It has been a year since arena was completed and I couldn't be happier with it. Perhaps you are also interested in an arena? If so, Horses for Clean Water has a class for you!