Clever Planter Boxes That Can Control Water Run-off from Roofs

The Value of a Partnership

Last month we featured a project at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Hadley Farm Equine Center that controlled water runoff and soil erosion in pasture turn-outs. You will recall that this proje...Read Full Story

Working Together to Preserve Our Waterways: Run-Off Management in Pasture Turn-Outs

Current work at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Hadley Farm Equine Center exemplifies what can be achieved if farm owners take the opportunity to partner with their local environmental groups and employ best management practices (BMP) to protect local waterways. O...Read Full Story

A “Green” Architect with Horse Sense

My co-author Ellen Whittemore is a “green” architect with horse sense. This month, I’m flying solo to feature Ellen herself and showcase her balanced and sage guidance for horse lovers who want more &ldqu...Read Full Story

Going Green

As we wrap up our first year of “Going Green” (and look forward to the coming year!), we look back on our columns and repeat our simple message: We live in one world, together – let’s care for it, together.

Our column’s purpose is to info...Read Full Story

Going Green

When bad weather brings gloomy conditions the need to resign oneself to riding in an indoor arena is all but inevitable. Besides suffering the psychological effects, you can find yourself spending a fair bit of money lighting an indoor arena even during the day. However, ...Read Full Story