Sub-Compact Tractors (Under 30 HP)Kioti CK27 - Click for full-sized imageKIOTI CK27The KIOTI CK27 is a smaller yet well-powered tractor that offers great maneuverability and fuel economy. It is available with a choice of either hydrostatic or synchro shuttle...
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A few years back, I invested in a brand-new "lady tractor” for my farm. I call it a lady tractor because it’s a sub-compact tractor and at 16.7 PTO horsepower, it’s the...
Small pastures require more maintenance. If you don’t remove manure, you need to spread it often. If you don’t rotate pastures, or don’t keep horses off them when the ground is soft, you won’t have forage. If you allow...
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For emergencies or when career demands require time away from home, or you simply would like to get away, you need experienced, competent backup support.
Post a list in your barn of people to call in a crisis.Find a reliable...
Given the option, most horse owners would pasture their horses in spacious fields where the horses can run or graze to their heart’s content. Realistically, most of us simply can’t afford sizeable properties, and we feel fortunate to own...
Due to their thin construction, rope halters offer a bit more control than the nylon and leather varieties more commonly found in tack store catalogs. Here's how to make one of your own.
What you'll need:-20-foot length of ¼ inch...
Make sure your horse is getting the right feed and supplements, even when you can't be there to feed him. Click the image at right to download a free stall card to display all of your horse's essential information.
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Next spring you plan to take your horse to a big event several hundred miles away. To reach your destination, you may travel through states you’ve never before visited. Since equine transportation regulations vary from state to state, how will...
Got saddle? Well, now you probably need a pad, too. Whether you ride English or western, selecting the proper pad can help your saddle fit a variety of horses. However, let’s be clear: a poorly made saddle—one that’s unbalanced...
