Category Archives: Pasture

Posts about the pasture, including fencing, seeding, grasses, mowing/bush-hoggin, etc.

Mending Horse Fences – update

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Bill

Over the past year we’ve spent time mending horse fences. Some repairs worked, some didn’t last. Here’s what we’ve learned: Screws work better than nails. Eventually nails creep out, especially since horses tend to lean against fence boards pretty hard. … Continue reading →

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Mystery Pasture Flat Spot

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Bill

We had rain yesterday in east Tennessee. When I went out to check the water bucket I noticed two shiny flat spots near the barn. I got a little closer to investigate and then went for my camera. I know … Continue reading →

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Should I rename her Mary Jane?

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Bill

I love the smell of my horse. If you don’t have a horse, that must be a weird thing to hear someone say but it’s true. She smells horsey and I like it. But today for some strange reason as … Continue reading →

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Barn Entry Mud Abatement – Part 1

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Mikki

Part 1 of a series of posts about our efforts to amend the thick clay soil to improve drainage in front of our barn so it’s not so muddy when it rains. Continue reading →

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Carpenter Bees and other downsides to spring

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Bill

It’s been in the 70′s and low 80′s all week, a sure sign that spring is on the way. I love spring but there a few things I’m not looking forward to. The first has got to be carpenter bees. … Continue reading →

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This week at OFH

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Bill

It’s been a few days since I’ve posted anything, for which I apologize. It was time to upgrade my PC and let’s just say it didn’t go well. 600 miles of driving (we live in the middle of nowhere and … Continue reading →

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