Author Archives: Bill

About Bill

Long-winded horse newbie, aspiring amateur barrel racer and cowboy mounted shooter. Bill has a "horse problem" and regularly wears a t-shirt that reminds him "I don't need another horse." A favorite quote is from John Wayne: "Courage is being scared but saddling up anyway," which pretty much describes how he feels every time he gets on a horse.

The case of the missing horse hide

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Bill

When you become a horse owner, you quickly learn that one of the hats you’ll be wearing is that of a detective. How did my horse get out of his stall? Where is my horse’s fly mask? How did my … Continue reading →

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Do you think this hurt?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Bill

I came across this scene when checking Moonshine’s water recently. It’s so much tail hair that it took me a few seconds to realize what must have happened. Horses this time of year really swish their tails around to keep … Continue reading →

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Horses and chickens living together

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Bill

One of the things I neglected to mention about our daily summer routine is leaving the stall doors open. The main reason for doing this is so our free range chickens can feast on the bugs that lurk beneath all … Continue reading →

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Our current Summer horse routine

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Bill

Fat horses have motivated us to shift our summertime horse routine. Since Cash foundered last month, we noticed all of our horses were on the heavy side. It’s been very hot and humid so they’re not getting much exercise. We … Continue reading →

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How bush hogging helps grass grow

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Bill

Regular pasture mowing/bush hogging keeps weeds down and helps make a healthier pasture. Weeds grow faster than most grasses and if left to grow will choke out the grass. If uncut, weeds will also go to seed and spread. In … Continue reading →

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Mailbag: Soaking Hay

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Bill

Brett from England writes: Can you settle an argument here for me? I am from England, and myself and some friends are constantly fighting about wether or not Americans soak hay for their horses. Now, im aware that it all … Continue reading →

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