Posted by Grange Co-op on 10th May 2019
Spring is the time of year when we welcome new babies,
vegetation growth, longer days and of course, homestead spring cleaning. It is
also the time of year animal owners can send their equine and other livestock
out of the barn and into the pastures. With this however, also comes the risk
of animal exposure to diseases. At times it is inevitable and unavoidable, but
if it can be helped, no one wants to pay money for a vet bill. In this
G… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 24th Apr 2019
Starthistle is one of the most widespread invasive broadleaf weeds in the United States. Since being introduced to California around 1850, it has infested rangelands and natural areas across the nation. It continues to spread via cultivation, poorly timed mowing, road building and maintenance, and overgrazing. Each individual plant can produce over 100,000 seeds; dense infestations yield 50 to 100 million seeds per acre. This GrangeKnows artic… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 13th Mar 2019
Horses are beautiful creatures and so graceful when they move – their poise and distinguished movements mesmerize even non-horse people. Case in point, who doesn’t love watching the Budweiser's Clydesdales with their long manes, flowing tails, and feathering pasterns? Everyone can agree, mane and tails are gorgeous, especially when they are cared for.
Keep in mind, all breeds are different and not every horse can grow a long and luxurious ma… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 28th Feb 2019
Ever heard the saying, “
No hoof, no horse?" If a horse's hooves lack care on a regular basis and the horse isn’t being properly fed, riding is not going to be possible. Hoof care and maintenance isn't just every six to eight weeks when the horse is due for a trim or shod, hooves should be checked, handled and cared for daily.DAILY CLEANING IS HOOF CARE
Cleaning out hooves daily not only keeps debris out, but it also gives you an idea of… Read more