There are a couple of different schools of thought when it comes to horse training. One is to "break" the animal's spirit so it becomes tame and obedient. The other is to befriend and cultivate a ...
9 Things Horses Dislike (But People Often Do Anyway)
Every species has things they generally love, and those they despise. For example, nearly all dogs like to have their necks scratched. Rabbits usually like to nibble banana treats and goats hate to ...
Horse Care 101: The Basics of Raising Equine Companions
If you love horses, you’ve probably dreamed about owning one for your entire life. Now that you’re in a position to have one, you’re probably incredibly excited about the prospect. And maybe you're a ...
How to Deal with Coyotes Around the Homestead
Do you hear high-pitched yips at night and see shining eyes gazing at you from the underbrush? Chances are you've got some coyotes in the area. That's to be expected: they're prolific predators that ...
How to Safely Cut Down a Tree
Cutting down a tree takes some finesse. Unless we're talking about a sapling, you can't just go out and lop the thing down. It takes planning and care to cut a tree down or you risk harming yourself ...
Woodpile Basics: Tips on Caring for Firewood
In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...
35+ Plants That Are Poisonous to Horses
Anyone who spends a lot of time around horses knows that there are horse-friendly plants and those that are harmful to them. Unfortunately, our equine friends don't always know which are which. As a ...
16 Sunflower Pests and Diseases and How To Handle Them
Who doesn't love sunflowers? These beautiful blossoms are symbols of hope worldwide, as they perpetually turn their bright, happy faces towards the sun as it moves. The bad news is that there are a ...
Horticultural Fleece: What It Is and How to Use It
The weather can be immensely unpredictable. You'll think that everything is going well as the weather keeps warming, and then all of a sudden, boom. The temperature drops, and there's a frost or hail ...