Last winter was ridiculously long and brutal here in Northern Alberta as over 8 feet of snow was recorded at the local university. Along with the snow, there were repeated, extensive, freeze and thaw cycles, and leaving the woodstove to do chores was often not for the faint of heart.

We were grateful that we had adapted the bale grazing, which we already had in previous years implemented for the cattle, to the horse herd. Although we still made daily welfare checks on foot (doubling this activity up with the much necessary daily dog walks, then quickly returning to the wood stove), this way of feeding made trips with the tractor and extended periods outside limited too almost obsolete.

We all look forward to and yearn for rest.Is rest always rest, or are there different levels to this practice?

Maximizing the modern bond with your dog and channeling his purpose bred genetics.

An example of following natural processes. How does nature create a grassland from disturbance. Can we look here for suggestions and follow this sytem on our pastures?

How a simple, mindful, guided, forest therapy session can change your perspective on life.

Winter is a great opportunity for your horse to lose some weight and get metabolic reset.  What is this you ask?