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| ©2008 Horses For Clean Water |
Educational Events
Here is the current schedule for Horses For Clean Water programs and events.
Mason County, WA | |
Understanding Forage, Hay and Equine Nutrition Workshop | |
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
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Learn how pasture management and horse health weave into managing horse pastures. Three speakers include Alayne Blickle from HCW who will talk about pasture management and horse health; an equine nutrition expert who will discuss nutrition, feeding and understanding forage; as well as the farm owner who does an exemplary job of managing pastures. The grand finale of the event will be a pasture tour and discussion with the landowner to see pasture management practices in place. Registration and directions, Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Preston, WA | |
Natural Ways to Control Mud, Dust, Bugs and Weeds | |
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Wednesday April 23rd, 2008
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Reduce chemical use on your property while making it healthier for your horses, you and wildlife! Learn about “natural” insect control, mud reduction, dust barriers, visual screens between neighbors, summer cooling of buildings, summer shade for horses and low-cost/low care naturescaping. We will also cover environmentally sensitive ways to manage odors, useful water conservation tips and ideas for managing creeks or wetlands on horse properties. Join Horses for Clean Water to learn about:
Reduce chemical use, save money, keep your neighbors happy and make your place nicer for you and your horses! To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Maple Valley, WA | |
Farm Tour: Horses For Clean Water | |
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
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Visit the working horse farm belonging to the director of Horses for Clean Water, Alayne Blickle, and her husband Matt Livengood. In addition to running an environmentally friendly horse farm, Alayne and Matt ride and show reining horses. Five acres is set up for 5+ horses with 2 riding arenas, grassy pastures, mudless paddocks, composting areas, garden, barn and shelters. An additional 5 acres is wooded with trails, creek and wetlands. The property is in the Public Benefit Rating System property taxes are substantially lowered in exchange for keeping the property as open spaces. Learn how this farm coexists with a herd of 15 majestic elk and the concessions made to enjoy the “Northwest Trek” feeling. BONUS: Come early to visit, check out barn sale items and learn about adjacent riding trails on state land. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Placerville, CA | |
Livestock and Land Workshop: Managing Horses on Small Acreage | |
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Join Alayne Blickle in El Dorado County, CA for this workshop on horse property management. Learn how to plan your site, including facilities design and layout. Find out about ways to reduce erosion, mud and dust. Hear how to compost manure and keep pastures green. For information or registration call 530-295-5630 or e-mail. Sponsored by: El Dorado County and Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts, Department of Transportation Stormwater Management, and Ecology Action of Santa Cruz. |
Kirkland, WA | |
Farm Tour: Urban Horse Property with a European Flair | |
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Saturday, June 14th
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This architect horse owner designed and retrofitted her small, urban house to become a comfortable horse property. Hear how she worked with neighbors and the community to blend in and ease concerns. See composting and manure management, paddocks, small grazing areas (formerly the back yard) and see trail access to Bridle Trails State Park. BONUS: Learn about the nearby equestrian park, Bridle Trails State Park, and the club that supports it, Lake Washington Saddle Club. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Olympia, WA | |
Farm Tour: Managing small acreage pastures to increase production and reduce weeds | |
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
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Join HCW at this small Olympia suburban farm and learn how to make your place healthier for your animals, more productive this growing season, less bothered by nuisance insects, AND more chore-efficient! This special farm tour will be held at an award-winning urban small farm with excellent pasture management techniques. See how rotational grazing can be used to actually improve your pastures and eliminate weeds. Registration and directions, Sara Carter at 360-754-3588x136 or e-mail or Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Ravensdale, WA | |
Farm Tour: Managing Droughty Pastures, Outdoor Washracks and Innovations | |
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
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This exciting horse property is 3 acres of dynamic horse happenings! This property owner has the “internet bug” and has researched and come up with many innovative designs for chore efficiency and farm productivity. See self-coiling sprinkling systems, an on-demand portable water heater for the 3 season outdoor wash rack, a low-cost drivable dump cart for ease of stall cleaning, great ways to organize a small-space tack room—and many more cool ideas for horse’n around! Join HCW on a summer evening to discuss horses, horse pasture management, chore efficiency—and much more! To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Enumclaw, WA | |
Understanding Forage, Hay and Equine Nutrition | |
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August weekday evening TBD
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Learn how pasture management and horse health come together in managing horse properties. See a demo of a hay probe you can borrow for free from the King Conservation District, hear from knowledgeable speakers on hay forage analysis, and listen to a veterinarian about pasture management and horse health. Get hands-on help on how to weave all this together. Details contact Alayne via e-mail or by phone at 425-432-6116. |
Issaquah, WA | |
Farm Tour: Living Without Horse Pasture | |
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
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This five acre two horse property faced lots of design challenges in it’s creation, including steep slopes, heavily wooded areas, wet areas and no suitable areas for conversion to pasture. In spite of challenges, the owners have woven together mudless paddocks, a lunging area, chore-efficient composting bins, and a charming, hand-built barn, along with copious flower gardens and vegetable beds all in a beautiful, manageable set up. Hear about creative pasturing arrangements done with a neighbor as well as local trails on Tiger Mountain. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
Olympia, WA | |
Fencing Workshop | |
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Sunday, September 7th, 2008
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Fencing is a key tool for good pasture management. Come learn the whys and hows of horse fencing. Learn about the differences between power and electric fencing, as well as what makes a fence safe for horses. Work with fencing experts to build a short segment of fence and learn how to do build a fence on your property. Registration and directions, Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Olympia, WA | |
Fall in Place: Preparing Your Horse Farm for Winter | |
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
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Join Horses for Clean Water for a workshop on how to prepare your farm so it will be easier to care for in the coming winter with less runoff, mud and manure. Learn techniques you can put in place to improve horse health, make chores and horse life easier and improve the health of the environment. Registration and directions, Karin Strelioff at 360-427-9436x22 or e-mail. |
Hobart, WA | |
Farm Tour: Managing Horse Property in Winter | |
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008
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Visit Hobart, WA, often referred to as the horse capitol of South King County, to see mud-free and chore-efficient management techniques in place on this new farm. This property owner recently moved into their new horsey property, designed by the owners from the ground up. Hear why choices were made including gravel vs. sand paddocks. See a covered round pen. Learn about Paso Finos. Find out about Incinclot toilets—an environmentally-friendly option for barns without a septic system. BONUS: Pick up maps for trail riding on King County’s Taylor Mountain Park. To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581x122 or e-mail. |
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