Horse owners and farm managers frequently use the word “lush” to describe the state of pasture forage as it begins to grow rapidly in the spring.

Why do a Fecal Egg Count?

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Parasites are becoming resistant to current de-worming products. De-worming products are becoming less effective because of this.

Horse Management for the Spring Season

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Do you ride all winter, no matter how deep the snow gets, or do you hang up your saddle at the first cool in autumn? Do you pull your horse’s shoes, blanket him, or keep him in the barn during the cold months?

How to Adjust Horses to the Changing Seasons

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Changing seasons can bring about potential problems for horses and their owners. Pasture quality changes with every season, but the changes from summer to fall are especially significant.

How to Find the Balance between Forage and Feed for Your Horses while Avoiding Obesity

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You can restrict time spent grazing to a few hours per day or reduce the amount of hay offered to 1.5 – 2% of their body weight and this will certainly help control calorie intake, but sometimes these horses will still gain weight if fed the minimum 3.5 – 4 lbs of feed.

Feeding Horses During Reduced Work-

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Horse owners are facing uncertain times as COVID-19 spreads and they’re unable to travel to the barn or ride. Here are tips for adjusting your horse’s diet if he’s out of work.

Hay Testing

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The summer is winding down and we are all starting to think about Autumn and Winter Preparations. Every fall, The Mill offers complimentary Hay Testing.