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Tag Archives: Horses

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Posted byhsotrApril 1, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Cattle, History, Horses, Livestock, Music, Native Americans, Nature, Pastures, Railroads, The West, Travel, Water, Weather

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 25, 2022March 24, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dogs, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Livestock Guardians, Llamas, Poultry, Sheep

Grazing Management by Species: Horses & Donkeys

Grazing Management by Species: Horses

Horses are almost exclusively grazing animals, consuming grass in even greater percentages than cattle.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 15, 2021September 17, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Horses, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship

Top 10 Reader-Favorite Horse & Donkey Breeds

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From the Thoroughbred to the miniature donkey and beyond, here are some of the top breeds from our Horse & Donkey Breeds guide.

Posted byhsotrApril 14, 2021April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Draft Animals, Horses, Livestock, Small-Scale Farming, Top 10

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

Posted byhsotrMarch 24, 2021April 28, 2022Posted inThe BusinessTags:Agritourism, Alpacas, Bees, Cattle, Composting, Enterprises, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Poultry, Stewardship

Fitting the Collar

Fitting the Collar

“Fitting the Collar” is a handy online video that explains the subject well. A must for current or future draft horse owners.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 17, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Draft Animals, Horses, Livestock, Supplies, Videos

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

Posted byhsotrDecember 2, 2020April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dogs, Goats, History, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, The West

Two Books on Making Harness

Harness Making

These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.

Posted byhsotrNovember 4, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Books, DIY Projects, Dogs, Draft Animals, Goats, Horses, Livestock

Draft Animals

Draft Animals

Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.

Posted byhsotrOctober 16, 2020Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Books, Breeding, Cattle, Dogs, Draft Animals, Exotic Livestock, Field Crops, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Pets

Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 23, 2020April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Breeding, Draft Animals, Horses, Links, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship

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