Manure is an inevitable part of owning a PA horse farm, and what to do with all the stuff is a problem farm owners and managers face daily. What’s the best way to dispose of horse manure, and what are the most environmentally-friendly manure management practices to adopt? And just what is a manure management… [Read More]
The Devon Horse Show Boasts Changes for 2015
The last two weeks in May are a special time for East Coast equestrians – the Devon Horse Show has been an iconic Pennsylvania tradition since 1896. The horse show has made many changes over the years to become the event of the season it is today, and 2015 brings some exciting updates. Grand Prix… [Read More]
NJ Native Competes at Canadian Indoor Eventing Competition
Sinead Halpin is a name well-known in the eventing community in New Jersey and Eastern PA, and has recently been in the news with her impressive mount, Forrest Nymph. “Farrah,” as she’s known around the barn, is only 14.2 hands tall – a midget compared to most international-level event horses. But this pony has proven that… [Read More]
Get A Taste of Civil War History on the Gettysburg , PA Trail Ride
History buffs take note! The Gettysburg Equestrian Historical Society provides you the opportunity to combine your two passions – horses and history. The unique Gettysburg Historical Society Trail ride, held later this month on September 20, 2014, will lead riders through the Pennsylvania battlefield for a 4-hour tour. The ride leader will narrate the events… [Read More]
Pennsylvania Horse World Expo 2013 Coming In February
Now that the holidays are over, the temperatures outdoors are cold and freezing, and the bad weather and footing are putting a damper on riding (unless you are one of the lucky ones to have an indoor arena), we are limited as to what we can do with our horses. This is a… [Read More]
Get Ready . . . .The 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show Is About To Begin
Did you know that agriculture is Pennsylvania’s #1 industry? Paying tribute to this industry, and the products made and grown in this state, the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show is set to begin Saturday, January 5th and run through Saturday, January 12th at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. The… [Read More]
Open Gate Farm Tour in Northampton County, PA
Once again, Northampton County will be holding it’s Annual Open Gate Farm Tour. This year it will be held October 6th & 7th, 2012 from Noon tp 4:00PM. The farms will open their gates this weekend for the public to visit their facilities. Each farm will offer either demonstrations, tours, information, food, etc. The following farms… [Read More]
Penn State to Offer Manure Management Workshop to Pennsylvania Farm Animal Owners
Pennsylvania requires all farm animal owners to have a written manure mangement plan in place. This includes ALL livestock owners, no matter how many farm animals you may have. Even if you own just one mini, you MUST have a plan. In case anyone should complain, you can show that you have one in place. … [Read More]
Equine Short Courses Offered At New Bolton Center
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center is offering a series of Equine Short Courses. These two-day equine courses are open to the public and are designed to be valuable to horse owners, veterinarians, trainers, breeders, and any one in any related field. The New Bolton Center in Kennett… [Read More]
Farms Opening Their Gates For Tours in Northampton County, PA
It’s October and Northampton County in Pennsylvania will be holding its annual Open Gate Farm Tour this coming weekend, October 8th & 9th, 2011. Seventeen farms will be open for tours, demonstrations and products. A few of the sites will be open on Sunday ONLY. This event is being sponsored by the Penn… [Read More]