Merhow Horse Trailers

After using this upgraded wagon for a couple of years, I can safely say I'd never want to go back to a wagon without sides. First, I used large bolts to attach four wooden posts to the sides of the wagon.

All-aluminum trailers have higher resale values, but they cost as much as 50 percent more up front than a comparable steel trailer, and they have higher insurance rates. To complicate matters, contents of the trailer are not covered under these policies.

If you own a riding lawn mower (and because you're a hobby farmer, you probably do), then you're probably familiar with the small pull-behind carts that are frequently sold with such mowers.

Conformation: Nokota horses have a square-set, angular frame; a tapering musculature; and a V-shaped front end. The Kuntz brothers purchased more horses that were rounded up in 1991.

The Crusaders also perpetuated the Arabian horse's influence in Europe by importing them in large numbers and taking the horse around the globe as they spread Christianity worldwide.

As my husband, Randy, says about our animals, “You can never make a mistake.” If you do, they will seize the moment and you'll live to regret it. He simply had to push the fence panel aside with his nose — far enough to allow his body to go through.

These small mining horses were brought to the U.S. in the 1900s and put to work pulling coal wagons in the Appalachian Mountains. Measuring no more than 40 inches at the withers, the Falabella looked like a regular-sized horse, in miniature.

Mainly used as heavy draft work horses on farms, Percherons also can be ridden and shown; the breed was first developed in Medieval France to carry knights into battle. Some people whose who own this breed enjoy showing them at hundreds of draft horse...

Naming the breed Caspian, she brought three of them back to the Norouzabad Equestrian Center in Tehran, Iran, and returned a year later to purchase seven mares and six stallions, becoming the first serious breeder of Caspian horses in more than 1,000...

Developed in England for racing, Thoroughbreds are still among the fasted horses bred. Retired racehorses are often used for these disciplines after their careers are over, while some Thoroughbreds are bred specifically for these events.

These loyal equines could spot their special person in a crowd of hundreds, whinnying with joy at the sight of the human they loved the most. But this past week, so many years later, I realized I finally have what I'd always wanted.

The breed was used to till and harvest, and individuals were rarely sold. In the 1960s, the few breeders of Suffolk Horses who still existed reformed the American Suffolk Horse Association, an organization that ceased to function in the 1940s during World...

Tobianos have both white and a dark color on their bodies. They are most predominant in western events and as trail mounts. The versatile Paints, mainly used for trail riding and western shows, have an interesting history.

Because the breed contains Thoroughbred blood, some horses are leaner in type, while others are stockier. Instead, they can be registered as Paints with the American Paint Horse Association.

Today was cold and cloudy with a bit of a drizzle — the closest thing we get to Christmas weather in the lowlands of Southern California. I pondered the condition of my hand pre-slurp and came to the conclusion that there was no taste or olfactory reason...

Pacing Standardbreds are born knowing with the ability to pace, and can go as fast as 30 mph. The breed was given the name “Standardbred” in 1879 because the horses had to complete a one-mile race in a certain, or “standard,” amount of time.

The name was later changed to the Clydesdale Breeders of the United States, and now includes Clydesdale aficionados from both the United States and Canada. Conformation: Clydesdales measure anywhere from 16.2 hands to 18 hands, and can weigh from 1,600...

This area should be protected with sunscreen or a fly mask that blocks UV rays. In order to make sure the Nez Perce would never be able to escape again, the soldiers were ordered to shoot the tribe's horses.

Conformation: Mustangs come in many different types. In the 1971, pubic outcry convinced Congress to pass the Wild Horse Protection Act, which made it illegal to capture and sell wild horses for slaughter.

After the breed was no longer used as a warhorse, Shires found a place in England as work horses on farms and pulling heavy carriages over difficult roads. The modern Shire type was established about 1790, with further standardization undertaken in the...

Once used to carry soldiers into war, the classic heavy Belgian horse is used primarily for draft purposes. Some Belgians are ridden. The European Brabant on the other hand, is usually red roan with a black mane and tail.

Tucker is the solemn, little professional man, who all but salutes us when we put on his halter. Why Get A Mini Horse Traci Wilmoth Miniature horses are an excellent choice for the owner who loves horses but doesn't have much experience with them.

If dehydration and heat stress worsen, the kidneys can become affected, followed by multiple organ failure if left ­untreated. If you ­decide to do this, be sure to scrape off the excess water.

Mares typically carry a single foal during pregnancy, but here's a crucial point: Twins in horses, although infrequent, represent a very dangerous situation . Retained placentas in mares can be life-or-death situations.

The Ox Trailer The Ox is a one-piece, double-walled-constructed trailer with a removable tailgate and a 22-inch clearance. The Mini Mill is a compact milling attachment for your chainsaw that lets you cut logs into lumber or beams.

Suffice it to say, I've put in a lot of work cleaning up these messes. Next, grab your chainsaw (and maybe a pair of pruning loppers) and start cutting the tree into manageable pieces, focusing on removing the branches and cutting up the trunk into sections.

In the garden or yard, they're great for moving topsoil, plants, seed, fertilizer or tools. When we do need to haul our animals , we don't have to try to borrow or rent a trailer, and in between animal trips, we use it to haul firewood, feed, hay and...