Horses-Donkeys

Owning a Horse 101

Add to Favorites If you are new to country living and are just beginning to look for a horse, it is probably time to take a long and honest look …

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6 Signs of a Horse Hoof Problem

Add to Favorites By Bryan Farcus MA, CJF of “Farrier-Friendly” – A much-needed tune-up on your truck or used livestock trailer might be on your “must-do” list. Have you considered the …

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Buying a Horse Checklist: 11 Must-Know Tips

Add to Favorites By Stan W. Caudell – When choosing a horse it is more important to choose the type of horse rather than the breed. Within almost every breed …

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How to Start Keeping Donkeys on the Homestead

When you think of keeping donkeys, the first thing that comes to mind is big ears, a comical, rusty, door-hinge bray, and a short whiskbroom tail. When the donkey was designed, these adaptations allowed it to succeed and survive in a harsh desert environment.

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Choosing Electric Fencing for Horses

Add to Favorites Installing electric fencing for horses is probably one of the smartest decisions we’ve made on our homestead. The heart of owning a horse 101 is fencing. Without it, …

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