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Tag Archives: Horses
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.
Grazing Management by Species: Horses & Donkeys
Horses are almost exclusively grazing animals, consuming grass in even greater percentages than cattle.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Horse & Donkey Breeds
From the Thoroughbred to the miniature donkey and beyond, here are some of the top breeds from our Horse & Donkey Breeds guide.
10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.
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.
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.
Two Books on Making Harness
These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.
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.
Heavy Horses
Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.
Homestead on the Range 