Managing Horses on Small Properties

Managing Horses on Small Properties

Author: Jane Myers

Publisher: Landlinks Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0643090673

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"A few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town somewhere is a dream shared by many people ... [this] shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as thew land and its wildlife ... a practical book written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties"--Back cover.


Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage

Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage

Author: Cherry Hill

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2005-03-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 158017535X

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Keeping your own horses requires dedication, hard work, and a sincere interest in the well-being of your animals. This practical guide shows you how to design efficient facilities and establish effective maintenance routines so that your horses can stay happy, healthy, and safe on even the smallest plots of land. Offering expert advice on barn designs, fencing options, and pasture management, Cherry Hill stresses the importance of understanding horse behavior and environmentally responsible land stewardship as integral aspects of a pleasurable and rewarding horsekeeping experience.


Horse Pasture Management

Horse Pasture Management

Author: Paul H. Sharpe

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-11-09

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 0128129204

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Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems. Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs. - The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses - Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study - Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health - Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns - Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided - Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs


Paddock Paradise

Paddock Paradise

Author: Jaime Jackson

Publisher: STAR RIDGE PUB

Published: 2016-08-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780965800785

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Paddock Paradise is a revolutionary model for safe, natural horse keeping, hoof care, and the healing and rehabilitation of lame horses. The premise of Paddock Paradise is to stimulate horses to behave and move naturally according to their instincts.


Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Author: Jim Pojar

Publisher: Lone Pine International

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781772130089

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This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST covers the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades. Includes: * 1100 color photographs * More than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes * Clear species descriptions and keys to groups * Descriptions of each plant's habitat and range * 794 new color range maps. * Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names. For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.


Horse Sense

Horse Sense

Author: Peter Huntington

Publisher: Landlinks Press

Published: 2004-11-08

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0643099093

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Horse Sense provides an in-depth guide to horse care under conditions unique to Australia and New Zealand. It is written in an easy-to-read style to appeal to novices as well as experienced owners and covers all aspects of horse care and management. This new edition provides the latest information on new feeds and supplements, new techniques for handling horses, safe riding, and treating injuries, diseases, worms and other pests. The book also incorporates the latest standards and guidelines for the welfare of horses.


Animal Manure

Animal Manure

Author: Heidi M. Waldrip

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 0891183701

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The majority of meat, milk, and eggs consumed in the United States are produced in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO). With concentrated animal operations, in turn comes concentrated manure accumulation, which can pose a threat of contamination of air, soil, and water if improperly managed. Animal Manure: Production, Characteristics, Environmental Concerns, and Management navigates these important environmental concerns while detailing opportunities for environmentally and economically beneficial utilization.


Horse Properties - A Management Guide

Horse Properties - A Management Guide

Author: Jane Myers

Publisher: Equiculture Publishing

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780994572202

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This book is a guide to the sustainable management of a horse property. It covers the horse characteristics that you need to understand in order to manage horses and the land that they live on. It also covers a fresh approach to land management that encompasses horse welfare, good environmental management and time/budget saving strategies. This method is something we call The Equicentral System and we have been teaching horse owners about this system for several years now, in fact horse owners around the world have implemented this horse management system to great effect. Do yourself, your horses, and the land that they live on a favour and read this book!