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by Susan Stafford A busy boarding barn can soon lapse into chaos if certain basic rules are not adhered to. Finding a balance between a free-for-all and dictatorship takes a minimum of compromise and a dose of common sense. Artena

A Purchasing Primer for those Buying Rural Property To look out your kitchen window and see your horses grazing peacefully in your very own pasture. As equestrians, most of us hold the dream of having a farm someday but the

Ground water contamination: how does it happen and what can you do about it?  Often the biggest contamination threats on a farm are things that you walk past or trip over every day without even giving them a second thought.

by Dr. Bob Wright Introduction Housing for horses has not shown any great improvement since our grandparents raised horses. The majority of horse stalls are still mucked out using a wheelbarrow and pitch fork. Horse owners still brave the elements

by Nicole Kitchener You’ve spent a lot of time and effort deciding what type of fencing will enclose your happy little herd. And you’ve spent as much money in materials and in installation. But no matter what fencing you’ve decided

by Amy Harris This happens each year, once the lovely white blanket of winter is put away for another year, you are left with a soggy brown mess. Of course, your horses won’t mind too much, all the better for

Making the best of life inside the box by Jeanne O’Malley Odd as it may seem to you, there are quite a few people who truly think they are doing their horse a favour by shutting him up in a

Personal Hygiene and Disinfectants around Horse Barns by Dr. Bob Wright When bacterial and viral outbreaks, such as strangles and rhinopneumonitis respectively, occur in barns, owners commonly ask: • How long will the bacteria, virus, or other disease agent stay

How to rid your barn of unwelcome guests by Marj Piazza Your barn is a wonderful, warm haven for your horses, especially during the winter months. Unfortunately, it can also provide a welcome home for unwelcome guests, such as mice,

by Jeanne O’Malley While forecasters are calling for another dry summer in Western Canada this year, ever-changing weather patterns world-wide could mean mild or serious drought in areas unused to dealing with dry conditions. In Australia, managing drought has become