Letters: 07/03

…www.americanlivestock.com. -Michael J Ripp Vice President/General Manager American Livestock Supply, Inc. ———- Informed Tack-Store Owner As a tack-store owner, I’m happy to see you provide information to readers on the…

Disaster Preparedness For Horses

…laminate sheets from the office-supply store and make several copies. Store multiple copies in multiple places. For those who are technologically savvy, placing the plan on a web-based server (such…

Protect Horse Hay With Proper Storage

…reasons it’s advisable to store it away from your barn. Another reason is that it’s dusty, which can create respiratory problems for some horses. If you can’t store your hay…

Winter Hay Storage

…dwindles. But if you stock up on hay, you’ll need to store it carefully. Otherwise, it may lose nutrients, grow mold, ferment, or even spontaneously burst into flames. Dampness and…

Horse Feed Quality

…should always be stored in the unopened bag until you need it. Inspect all bags for punctures or tears that would let in moisture. If possible, store all grains in…

Ask Horse Journal: 02/03

…service the Pacific Northwest. The representative at UPP is Chuck Gawle, 909-232-0037. We don’t know if UPP also services stores in your area, but ask your local store to contact…

Horse Blanket Repairs: A Sticky Situation

…turnout blanket, finish off the job by spraying the patch with a waterproof spray. The Speedy Stitcher hand-sewing awl can be found at tack stores, hardware stores and some specialty…

Build Your Own Jumps

…cups by leaving the rollers on a garage door panel. Wood-Pallet Brush Boxes Wood pallets, which often can be salvaged free at hardware stores, landscape centers and other businesses, make…