Reduce your carbon hoofprint! Covering everything from environmentally sensitive trail riding to building a green barn from the ground up, The Green Guide for Horse Owners and Riders is packed with simple, practical ways in which you can contribute to a healthier environment every day. Whether you keep dozens of horses or rent a stall, you'll find dozens of suggestions for improving your practices and preserving land, water, and energy, such as:
Power your barn with renewable energy In parks, ride only on equestrian-designated trails Store your tractor near your haystack to save fuel Situate outdoor arenas on high ground to prevent flooding Choose a green alternative to pressure-treated lumber in building projects Give your horse sustainably grown feed from a local source Collect rainwater for watering horses and fields Use or sell composted horse manure Locate fuel tanks, storage facilities, and manure piles away from all water sources Implement a workable pasture-management schedule Replace harsh chemical cleaners with natural alternatives As in other parts of your life: Reduce, reuse, and recycle Paperback
240 pages
By Heather Cook