It's always a good reminder to have a plan and be ready in case of a natural disaster or other emergency. Wildfires, floods, and hurricanes are among the most destructive disasters. If you have to evacuate your home, it’s...
When University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment graduate student Staci McGill set out to learn more about the air quality of indoor horse arenas last year, she was surprised to discover there wasn’t any existing research...
It may seem as if West Nile virus has always been a threat to horses. However, it only arrived on the Northeastern shores of the United States just two decades ago in 1999. Within a short three-year period, the...
By Nikki Alvin-Smith, Horizon StructuresFall is officially here, and with it comes fantastic riding weather. As a horse farm owner it is also time to get your Fall cleanup underway and prepare for the winter season. If you live...
Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) and My Horse University will co-host a free webinar, “Land Issues and Small Properties,” on October 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. EST. ELCR’s Denise O’Meara, Director of Education, will present, focusing on the zoning...
Whether you’re planning to travel to horse shows or somewhere special for summer trail riding, the road trip starts with one major decision: what kind of vehicle do you need to tow a horse trailer?Even if you’re just hauling...
It’s important to keep barn cats and dogs cool during the summer season. Be aware of the dangers that can come with rising temperatures.As temperatures increase, so do the risks of heat-related ailments. According to the American Society for...
Being outside at the barn means you might occasionally deal with wild animals, including skunks. Your horses and dogs also risk exposure to these smelly creatures and a potential spray attack. Here are some tips to getting rid of...
Barn cats can make your farm feel complete. They usually spend their days hunting and patrolling the environment in and around the barn. After a long day of rodent hunting, these working cats tend to lean on their owners...
Horse owners can attest that their days aren’t all filled with riding fun. There is plenty of work that comes along with the responsibility of horses. Tasks like daily feeding, stall cleaning, trough scrubbing and filling, and moving hay...
