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10 Things To Do With Baling Twine You Might Not Have Thought Of
How about reusing this useful twine? This article suggests 10 things to do with baling twine you might not have thought of. Being a horse owner often that means that we have to feed additional forage, especially over winter months. This means miles of baling twine that just gets thrown away. But, what if we…
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Pros And Cons Of Going Barefoot
This article looks at the pros and cons of going barefoot. Having your horse shod has generally been the accepted way of horse hoof management. However, more and more people wish to keep their horse in as natural a way as possible. Shoeing has always gone hand in hand with horse ownership. Whilst some horses…
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Energisers & Electric Fences For Horses
Most of us dream of beautiful post and rail fencing around our paddocks. For various reasons this is not always possible, so knowing about energisers and electric fences for horses is a must. Energisers and electric fences go hand in hand with owning and caring for horses. Electric fences can be permanent, or temporary to…
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Ragwort; What You Need To Know
Ragwort is well known to be poisonous to horses and other livestock. It is also very difficult to remove, and any amount to root left will become a fully fledged plant in a very short space of time. Ragwort is a native (UK) weed that is incredibly invasive. It’s seeds can lie dormant for many…
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Water Buffet For Horses – What To Add to Your Horse’s Water
Sometimes horses need a little encouragement to drink enough water. If you’re wondering about a Water buffet for horses – what to add to your horse’s water, this article should give you plenty of ideas. Water buffets for horses are becoming increasingly popular. Whilst fresh, clean, water is always available, allowing the horse a free…
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Mallanders & Sallanders and it’s treatment
Mallanders and Sallanders and it’s treatment is a hotly debated topic with conflicting advice as to it’s management. Mallanders is mainly found in cobs and heavy horses but can affect any breed. Hyperkeratosis, more commonly known as Mallanders and Sallanders, is a skin disease akin to eczema in people. There is no cure, but ongoing…
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5 things to teach your youngster
If you’re new to owing a youngster, or have a horse that has little experience of being handled, then these are the top 5 things to teach your youngster so that life is more pleasant for everyone involved. Groundwork; instilling manners and basic commands, is the best start that you can give your young horse.…
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10 DIY fly spray recipes for horses
Not only can flies irritate your horse, they can often carry diseases that can be transferred to your horse. Fly sprays are commercially available, but there are effective potions that you can make at home for a fraction of the cost. Using a fly spray alongside fly rugs, masks, and fly boots, will help keep…
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8 ways to keep flies away from horses
The only downside to a gloriously warm summer can be the number of flies and midges that seem to be everywhere. 8 ways to keep flies away from horses are looked at in this article so you can choose the best method for you. Flies and midges are irritating to horses, and normally worse in…
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Sheep Fleece – Use For Horses
If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce the mud in your horse’s paddock or gateway, but want to be environmentally friendly, or save yourself a few pounds, then sheep fleece may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. Sheep fleece can be used as a membrane under stone to provide a mud free area…