Horses For Clean Water

Did you know that exterior lighting can be deadly for migrating birds? Lights can confuse their navigation instincts and cause them to fly in circles until they die of exhaustion or collide with windows.

This spring, millions of birds will migrate across North America. You can help our avian friends by turning off exterior lights and drawing the blinds from 11 PM until daylight the next day. Learn more at https://chicagobirdalliance.org/lights-out-chicago

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Join Horses for Clean Water and Southern Aroostook SWCD on March 17th at 6PM ET for a FREE webinar on Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management. Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QKymGpCrSVW2zZ83hTJUjw #/registration

Our FREE Mud Management webinar with Marsh Tacky, SC State Heritage Horse, Retirement Foundation starts soon! Join us at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81232510224 today at 8 PM EST.

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Join Horses for Clean Water and Southern Aroostook SWCD on March 17th at 6PM ET for a FREE webinar on Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management. Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QKymGpCrSVW2zZ83hTJUjw #/registration

Slow Hay Feeders for Horses: Pros and Cons Learn why your horse might benefit from a slow hay feeder and how to choose the right one.

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Friday Funny! Hats off to a great weekend.

If you’re a horse person who lives in a cold environment, you know that having proper clothing and footwear can make a huge difference when it’s time to do horse chores in the winter. I got a pair of boots for chores way back at the beginning of the 2024 winter season, and I’m still so thrilled about them that I must share! Check out my review of The Original Muck Boot Company's Chore Western boot at https://horsesforcleanwater.com/my-favorite-chore-boots/

Our hearts go out to all those in the Pacific Northwest who are experiencing record-breaking rain and flooding. We hope you and your animals are staying safe and dry!

If you need help rerouting water on your property, check out this article for some emergency solutions.

First Aid For Mud And Flooding On Horse Properties • Horses For Clean Water While there are many things that can be done in the early fall to prepare for increased winter chore-efficiency and reduced mud, sometimes winter just gets ahead of us—or extreme weather patterns can defy our best made plans. Let’s look at some options for emergency solutions that might act as a...

Winter Solstice is a great time to take a candid look at your chore efficiency, since it’s the shortest, darkest day of the year and weather is often at its worst. If horse chores are managable on the Solstice, they should be a breeze come summer!

We put together a quick (10 question) test to help you identify areas where you might be able to make some improvements. Take it now at https://horsesforcleanwater.com/winter-solstice-chore-efficiency-test/

More good information on EHV1 and keeping your horse safe.