RAMM Articles

RAMM Horse Fencing & Stalls has been helping horse owners with all aspects of horse fencing, horse stalls and everything equine related for over 30 years. We want give you our time tested experiences through numerous informative articles; readers find them to be informative and helpful. RAMM has been a “hub” for equine activity and has had ​numerous encounters with horse owners from the 4-H and Pony Club level, up to the World Championship and Olympic Rider level. 

Having the opportunity to work with such a diverse and fabulous group of horse owners and riders has given us valuable input for our readers. Many of our articles have been printed in horse magazines as well as builder's publications. We hope you learn more and enjoy reading further about “what works!”

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  The Low-Down on Dust-Down

  It is February, and let's face it, whether the groundhog actually saw his shadow, we still have several weeks of winter left. To those of us in the North, that means if we're still riding, we're lucky enough to have an indoor arena.
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  Introducing the Novice to the Equine Industry

  You've always dreamed of having your own a horse. You don't have much experience with horses, and you are not quite sure where to start, but you know that you want to become involved in one way or another. So, where do you begin?
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  Gentle Reminders

  As with raising children, there is no handbook that tells us exactly how to care for our horses. Even seasoned, experienced horse owners need to keep up on ever-changing technology, medical and training ideas.
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  Get the Real Scoop on Stall Cleaning

  Cleaning a stall, or "mucking out," is one aspect of horse management that a lot of people wish they could skip. It is a dirty, sweaty job. However, I personally have always enjoyed performing this chore. It is one of the few aspects of working with horses that gives you instant gratification.
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  Preparing Your Barn For Baby

  It's been almost eleven months now, and soon your mare will become a mother. Whether it's her first, your first, or you've both gone through this before; it's still an exciting event that has its share of expectations and preparations.
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  Rotational Grazing Keeps Pastures and Horses Healthier

  Hot summer weather can make keeping pastures healthy quite a daunting task. Lack of rain and high temperatures increase grazing stress, which can cause poor re-growth and reduce grazing time.
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  Fencing and Handling Stallions

  Nothing stirs a horse lover's heart quite like the sight of a magnificent stallion. What an incredible representative of the animal kingdom!
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  Gravel In My Barn Shoes

  Summer is officially here, and it definitely feels like it with the warm, warm weather. I have switched the horses from day grazing to nightly grazing. It's 8:30 a.m. and time to bring them into the barn before the sun beats down and the flies flourish.
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  Shoo Fly

  It's that time of year again - sunny skies, warm weather and those buzzing little pests that horses and humans detest. Of course, I am talking about flies.
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  New Year Resolutions

  Did you make any New Year resolutions after reflecting on the past year? Many of us vow to rededicate ourselves to family, jobs and spiritual well being. As equine owners, we have one more category to evaluate, our connection with our horses.