The green guide for horse owners and riders: sustainable practices for horse care, stable management, land use, and riding
Date
2009
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Storey Publishing, LLC
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Reduce your carbon hoofprint! Covering everything from environmentally sensitive trail riding to building a green barn, this guide is packed with simple, practical ways to create a healthy, chemical free, and sustainable environment for you and your horses. Heather Cook provides strategies for collecting rainwater, finding locally sourced feed, using natural cleaning products, and much more. Whether you keep a barn full of horses or rent a stall for just one, you’ll find dozens of suggestions for implementing practices that preserve land, water, and energy.
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Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Equestrian Sports