Bits that use copper or sweet iron encourage the horse to salivate, relax their jaw, and accept the bit easier. Commonly seen in Western bits, this material naturally rusts to produce a sweet taste that the horse enjoys. What does a copper roller do on a bit? Copper is a Read more…
Within the pasture, fence around trees to keep horses from stripping the bark. Why are trees fenced in horse pastures? Trees and Fencing Regardless of whether the tree is toxic, horses may eat or chew the bark and damage the tree. If the bark is removed in an entire circle Read more…
Herbicides are one of the best ways to effectively control several troublesome broadleaf weeds. However, good stewardship and management practices are required to ensure you’re getting the most benefit from an herbicide application. When should you spray horse pasture for weeds? Apply herbicides between August 1st and September 15th for Read more…
Anti-chew strips or bars can be applied to stable doors, gates, fencing, and more. If horse toys or any of the other steps are ineffective, installing these will help protect your timber building. How do you stop a horse from cribbing on a fence? This might include making a spot Read more…
Stop horses chewing and cribbing stable timbers by using Bird Brand Stud Farm Fence Paint. It is a new environmentally friendly alternative to Bird Brand. It contains carefully selected additives to discourage horses from biting, chewing and cribbing timbers around stables/paddocks/rings. What to paint on wood to stop horses chewing? Read more…
Causes of Wood Chewing in Horses Forage is limited. Inadequate fiber in their diet. Insufficient feed. Over confinement. What causes horses to chew wood? There are several reasons why your horses may form a habit of chewing. This habit is more common among horses that are kept indoors more often Read more…
Horses like the taste and smell of recently fallen leaves. Leaves are dense and can compact in the horse’s digestive system and cause compaction colic. Leaves may also come from plant species that are poisonous to the horse. Is it OK for my horse to eat leaves? Many horses will Read more…
Manure Production An average-sized, 1,000-pound horse produces approximately 51 pounds or 0.8 cubic feet of manure (urine + feces) per day. This results in about 9 tons or 290 cubic feet of manure to deal with yearly. How many piles of poop should a horse poop in a day? The Read more…
One of the most productive and environmentally sound ways to dispose of used bedding is by composting. If you decide to compost your soiled bedding, you can compost manure right along with it. Choose an area that will not lead to pollution of a stream or a well and will Read more…
Whatever the Cleanup Job, a Lawn Sweeper Can Handle It Farmers find lawn sweepers handy for manure cleanup. What will a lawn sweeper pick up? A lawn sweeper is a piece of lawn care equipment that is pushed or pulled across a lawn to pick up leaves, twigs, grass clippings Read more…