Hey everyone – We are glad you joined the party here in my barn. The food, drink and music are good and the weather is perfect – at least in my mind. But I’ve been here for a while during the construction phase when there was nothing but a pile of dirt and a lot of dust, noise and pounding of nails as the barn evolved into what it is… Read more

I would like some feedback from all members about my upcoming podcasts.

• Are there any subjects you want me to cover?
• Would you prefer a Q&A format, 1 subject format, 3 subject format or mix it up?
• How long would you like a podcast to be (5 min, 30 min, 60 min, more)?
• Do you like an intro with theme music and a message? If so,…

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When going through the “Topics” section of this site there may be something you want to discuss, ask for add. Start a discussion with a title exactly as is written in the topics page so we all can reference it. Please include the url link so we can all click to get to it. For example, “internal parasites”

What is NOT needed here are… Read more

When going through the “Horse Barns And Farms” category of this website, there may be something you want to discuss. Start a discussion here with a title precisely as it is written in the category topic (copy and paste the topic title) so we all can reference back it.

You can also add a new discussion on a new topic not seen in this… Read more

When going through the “Topics” section of this site there may be something you want to discuss, ask for add. Start a discussion with a title exactly as is written in the topics page so we all can reference it. Please include the url link so we can all click to get to it. For example, “leading foals.”

What is NOT needed here are corrections… Read more

I wrote this to help a lot of you discover the basics of the no grain challenge. Take a look at the post here: Feeding Horses: The Frequently Asked Questions

I also wrote this: Why Horses Should Not Be Fed Grain

Also remember that as part of your membership you have access to the nutrition course. Click the menu item “Courses” above to… Read more

Welcome new members!

Think of this forum as a barn party where there are others already with a coffee or a beer in their hand talking about their horses. You haven’t even cleared your throat because you are nervous. You don’t know anyone. And they don’t know you.

Breathe! We all are horse owners trying to find answers in the missing… Read more

Like all barns I visit, there are rules. I like very simple rules. I like the sign, “My barn, my rules”

1. BE KIND OR BE GONE! Treat others here BETTER than you treat yourself. Choose your words wisely. Write everything in a text editor first, review, re-write and then paste that into your reply or discussion. This helps spelling and grammar…

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