Riding Arena Panels

Christy took me for a ride in the hills on Saturday morning. Once we arrived in Three Rivers, we saw plenty of rural properties with horses, goats, ostriches and emus. I booked two nights at a dog-friendly bed and breakfast and gave my friend, Christy,...

My horses donned their Santa hats — a pre-Christmas tradition I first imposed on them several years ago. How times flies. Read more of City Stock » Part of the joy of riding around this town is seeing all the many critters that live here, and this...

No one was outside. Less cars than usual passed us as we rode, giving us the feeling we were the only ones outside in this weather. Today I took it to the extreme — I mounted up Milagro and went out for a ride.

Follow freelance writer Audrey Pavia's adventures in Southern California with a yard full of urban livestock, including horses, chickens, a Corgi and an urban barn cat. Audrey PaviaKeeping farm animals in the city can be a real hoot.

Milagro has always ridden with a buddy on these things, and he's not a happy camper when he's by himself. He acted scared of a goat in a pen that we saw on the way to the trailhead, a clear sign he was stressed at being by himself; he's seen many goats...

Just about everyone in Norco has at least one horse, and trail riding is the No. 1 pastime here. But it's not trail riding the way most people think of it. When I get on my horse and head out the gate, I'm not riding in to the wilderness where I will...

If you're a hobby farmer with moderate acreage, shopping for lawn-maintenance equipment can feel a bit like stepping into the role of Goldilocks at the three bears' cottage: If you have more than 1/2 acre of property, most push mowers are too small to...

“California's farmers and ranchers operate in a regulatory environment that contributes to the safety and innovation of our food supply and protects our natural habitat,” Lyle says.

Silver Sage is often listed in catalogs as a "short-lived perennial" or even a biennial for this very reason.As far as companion planting, nothing beats the look of silver plants cuddled up to those with dark foliage; the contrast is striking and will...

Fashionable Goat Takes a Train Ride Fashionable Goat Takes a Train Ride fashionable goat takes a train ride This city goat is all decked out for its daily commute. This city goat is all decked out for its daily commute.

Use: Chianinas are not only outstanding beef producers by and of themselves, they are wide employed as sires to produce composite breeds like the Chiangus and Red Chiangus (a blending of Chianina and Angus genetics), Chiford (Chianina and Hereford), and...

And they're affectionate too—just ask my mom and dad—at least as affectionate as horses. Riding cows (and steers) is nothing new. As mom trains Aiah, I'll blog about it. Did you ever want to ride a cow?

It was a great success despite the late tomato blight, so this year I wanted a more structurally sound arched trellis and the cattle panels were the perfect size, sturdy and easy to manage!

She (yes, James is a hen—she was named by children after a character from Thomas the Tank Engine ) hops on a Roomba and can't get enough of the automatic vacuum's free ride. James the chicken is not about to let an opportunity to be carted around the...

Cons Because these carts are small, they're not as convenient for large projects. Some offer the ability to pull a lever and quickly dump the contents out of the back, a plus if you're transporting dirt, rocks, manure or similar materials.

Fortunately, the differential lock can override the essence of the differential, locking the two wheels together so that they are forced to spin as one, as if connected by a common axle.

Photo by Rick Gush I spend my afternoons picking trombetti and datterini for my homemade lunches. If they are allowed to hang, however, the vines produce much straighter fruits that are easier to cook.

In the 1980s, horses with light cream coloring and pink skin, known as American Creams, were added to the registry. Possessing a pure white coat, pink skin and brown eyes, the young horse captured the attention of brothers Caleb R.

On Unfamiliar Landscapes Are you planning on mowing a new area, but aren't sure if there are rocks or other objects hidden in the grass and weeds? The benefits of having a string trimmer mower are impressive, and while I'm not recommending that you use...

Do you love to compete in equine competitions? If you live to ride and like to stand out in a crowd, try a mule! For riding or for your hobby farm, mules can do anything horses can do (and often better).

That means they help the goat who's wearing them cool down. The trick is to grasp the horn as close to the goat's head as you can, that way the horn isn't as likely to break. Goats should never be pulled along by their horns because horns sometimes break...

Eventually, the horse came to be known as the Tennessee Walker because it originated in the Volunteer State, and had a smooth, ambling gait. Performance Tennessee Walking Horses wear built-up shoes and perform very dramatic versions of their famous gaits...

Garden Tractor This riding lawn mower is larger than a basic lawn tractor with more power and options for expansion through attachments. Zero-Turn This is a special type of riding lawn mower that usually lacks a traditional steering wheel.

Eat From Your Hand Ana Hotaling I train every bird I hatch to recognize the hand that feeds it. Once they've grown accustomed to my hand, I add motion: I lower my hand into the brooder, pause for a moment, then remove my hand.

Several tribes came to have a special fondness for pintos. Because American Quarter Horse Association did not recognize foals with pinto markings, these patterned horses could not be registered.

Then he used carabiner clips to fasten the panel to the outside of the fence. (If you put it on the inside, horned animals could get stuck in the open end.) He placed carabiners at the top, middle, and bottom of each side and one (or more if the panel...

Use clamps if necessary to line up the edges. Connect each horizontal board securely with the screws, using at least two per end. Additionally, a diagonal support board can be added for heavy or aggressive sheep.