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You can purchase fencing with SBA loans, so listen in to find out how!

SHOW NOTES

Whether you own your own farm or have dreams about it, this is an episode you want to listen to. Making money in the horse industry is tough. The good news, is that there is help you may not know exists. This week, Buck joins Helena to talk about loan programs available to equestrian businesses. Buck is an Economic Development specialist who works with entrepreneurs (yes, Ms. Horse Trainer… that’s you!) to help them get the financial and business support they need to start or grow their businesses. From farm purchases and arena construction to tractors and new footing, these things are closer to reality than you think. Listen in!

For more information:

Stall and Stable Farm & Business Planning Services
Small Business Development Centers near you (quick search by zip code)
Certified Development Companies near you
US Small Business Administration loan programs
- Microloans (up to $50,000)
- Community Advantage loans (up to $250,000)
- SBA 504 loans ($250,000 – $5 million)
Email us with a question

Shiny, freshly-clipped, brown horse on green grass

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EP 70: The Ins and Outs of Clipping

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

This episode is brought to you by Load Trail Trailers

Show Notes

Fuzzy coats, sweaty horses, fancy horses, plain horses, all kinds of horses benefit from having their coats clipped. I used to think that clipping was just for show horses or very specific circumstances. It turns out that clipping is often necessary to keep our horses comfortable, whether they are competitive or pasture pets. There are many different ways to clip a horse, and doing so thoughtfully and precisely is what today’s guest does every day… so listen in and learn a little!

Horse clipping patterns

This image is from HorseJournals.com

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EP 69: The Latest in Equine Nutrition

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

This episode is brought to you by Load Trail Trailers and Purina Omega Match.

Show Notes

What’s the latest in forage-based diets for horses? What myths have plagued you, and what do we need to know in 2021 about feeding hay to keep our horses healthy and happy? Do horses need omega-3 supplements? Is beet pulp all that helpful? What gut supplement can actually help prevent ulcers?

Carey Williams, Ph.D., a research scientist and professor at Rutgers University Equine Science Center, joins Helena to discuss how to can keep our horses’ digestive systems functioning well by focusing on forage. Listen in!

Rutgers Equine Science Center “Ask the Expert” Articles

Photo showing a few different hay types side by side

Get a hanging hay scale!

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EP 68: Truck Shopping for Bumper Pull People

May 27, 2021June 16, 2021

This episode is brought to you by Lucas Equine Equipment

SHOW NOTES

Shopping for a tow vehicle can be a daunting task! In this episode, I recount my experience shopping for a truck that could haul my two-horse bumper pull trailer but also serve as our daily driving family vehicle. It took a lot of online research – and inner work – when talking with dealership sales reps who know little about hauling horses. Listen in!

For more information:

Chevrolet Trailering Guide

2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide

Chevy VIN Decoder

Double D Trailers Tongue Weight Calculator

Horse Tip Daily Episode 1285 with Brad Heath from Double D Trailers

Horses in the Morning Episode on Trailer Maintenance

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EP 67: 10 Tips for Better Barn Management

May 19, 2021January 3, 2023

This episode is brought to you by Load Trail Trailers and Purina Omega Match.

Barns are the perfect proving grounds for efficient management and thoughtful design.

There are many different ways we can improve upon our daily chores – from setting up feed and turning horses out, to sweeping up after all of those picked hooves. This week, I’m sharing a few observations and tips that can keep your barn chores flowing and efficient. Plus, one more update on Siouxsie and the Solitary Witch. Listen in to find out how we fared on the return trip to Hoo Hollow!