Some horses have long, luscious locks and others don’t. If you want your horse to have some extra fringe for show day, here is an easy and affordable way to make your own forelock extension. Make this ahead of time, band in on show day, and use it again and again!
Every summer, as we prepare for horse show season, we make a stop at the Dollar Store to stock up on some supplies. Showing can get expensive, so save here so you can splurge elsewhere! This list is geared toward western showmen, but you will find many of the items are useful in any discipline.
In their first few weeks of life, it is imperative that chicks have a warm, safe area to call home. Learn how to set up a brooder and what to include to keep your hatchlings clean, dry, fed, watered, comfortable, and healthy.
With proper training, milking can be an enjoyable experience for both you and your goat. Here are some tips to get your goat used to being in the stanchion, handled, and milked with minimal stress.
Banding is an effective method of castration for male goat kids. Learn how to use an elastration tool for banding goats. Provided are the equipment and steps needed to complete this procedure on your own farm.
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If you are tired of dirty tubs and spilled water, you need a mess-free self watering system for your hogs. Make this hassle-free waterer using just a few tools and a plastic barrel and nipple. This waterer is durable, easy to use, and stays full for days.
When managing a goat herd, you have to choose between dam-raising and bottle feeding kids. There are pros and cons to each scenario, but here are the reasons why we prefer dam-raising on our farm.
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If you don’t want to have a goat with horns, one method for preventing their growth is disbudding at a young age. Here are the equipment and steps we use to disbud goat kids on our farm.
If you have a pregnant goat, there are several things you will want to have on hand for the day the kids arrive. Here are our favorite items to have in the kidding kit. This will help you be prepared for routine procedures as well as issues and emergencies.
Our 20 year old horse won high point gymkhana and western horse at the county fair this summer. Here is how we keep him looking and feeling his best, even in his golden years. An older horse can still have a robust show or recreational career, proper management is key!
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