But there is a risk of toxicity due to chemicals in worming medications which will be passed in the faeces, and for this reason dog owners – particularly those with certain ‘at risk’ breeds (see below) – should avoid letting their pets consume it. Some dogs are at a high Read more…
Add a heat source such as the summer sun. Add water to the manure with a hose, or in the rainy season, let nature take its course. Keep the manure moist until it composts to half its mass. Mix with a pitchfork every day, or at least every other day, Read more…
Studies have linked manure-eating in adult horses to those that are either underfed, or are fed diets that are low in fiber. This means horses that are not receiving enough roughage each day may start to eat feces to get the nutrients (i.e. fiber) that they are lacking. How do Read more…
The average cost for horse boarding is $350 to $400 a month. This number can fluctuate depending on where you live, the facilities you’re interested in, and the type of board you choose. Here are the most common boarding options you might consider for your horse: Full Care Board ($300 Read more…
If you keep your horse stable small and add value to attract customers, you’ll be more likely to make a profit. Offer full-service boarding that includes feed, hoof care, stall cleaning, parasite control and bedding. Put in a few extras like horse camping and on-site riding trails. What is the Read more…
Economic Impact of the United States Horse Industry* Adding these ripple effects results in an estimate of the total contribution of the horse industry to the U.S. economy of $122 billion, and a total employment impact of 1.7 million jobs. What is the importance of the horse industry? The U.S. Read more…
Whether you rent out a few stalls or an entire barn, boarding horses can be a profitable business when done correctly. Treat your operation like a real business in order to have success. You’ll be able to turn your passion for horses into either a supplemental or full-time income. Is Read more…
Poo-picking your paddock, especially if it’s a smaller one, helps to keep the pasture palatable as well as reducing weeds and the worm burden of any horses grazing the field. How often should I pick my poo field? Droppings should be picked up daily from your horses stable and Read more…
Yes—really! Horse manure can be used as a fuel source for burning. A writer for Backwoods Home chronicles their journey creating “bricks” from horse manure to later burn as a heat source. Is horse poop flammable? Horse manure, especially when sawdust or hay gets mixed in, is an energy-rich fuel, Read more…
Having plenty of access to forage is very important to keeping the horse healthy. Horses spend the majority of their time eating. If they are left for long periods of time without forage, they can easily drop condition and are at risk of developing gastric ulcers. What do horses need Read more…