Looking For Safety and Longevity For Your Horse? Start With Arena Footing.
When it comes to a horse’s consistency and longevity, footing is everything. Just about every equestrian has a story about bad footing. Many can even pinpoint a moment when uneven ground led to an injury for horse or rider. Having the right footing can sometimes feel like a Goldilocks situation; too firm creates strain issues, […]
Getting to the Bottom of the Pothole
Different Roads for Different Folks Before we get into how to prevent and repair potholes in gravel driveways and parking lots, it’s important to understand that there are two kinds of gravel driveway construction. Knowing how your gravel driveway or parking lot has been built is imperative when developing best practices for gravel driveway maintenance […]
Hobby Farm Manure and Pasture Management
The Small Farm Misconception So, you don’t own hundreds of acres, have a ton of cows or horses, and your hobby farm isn’t your source of income. Don’t think for a second that you don’t need to have a plan and the right equipment to properly manage your manure and pastures. In the last twenty […]
The ABI Way – Doing Business Differently
The mission statement of ABI Attachments is to “Empower the world with better ways to get outdoor work done”. In order to live out that mission statement, innovation has been at the forefront of all that we do. Not only are our products innovative, but our business model is as well and the interaction that […]
Just What is a TR3 Rake Anyway?
What’s in a name? The TR3 Rake was invented in 1997 by Kevin Keigley, owner of Hydroseed, Inc., a landscape and seeding company headquartered in northern Indiana. The need for fewer attachments to carry and tractor operators who didn’t need to be as skilled, motivated Keigley to design a three-point attachment that did the work […]
Reflections on Coach Bronco
As I swung my leg over the saddle of a chestnut quarter-horse and locked eyes with Bronco Mendenhall I thought to myself, “life is so surprising.” I grew up with pretty typical American football exposure – my dad watched games every weekend while I played at his feet and absorbed bits and pieces of the […]
Horse Arena Maintenance: Tips for Show-Ready Reining Arenas
Tips to try for riders and trainers wanting to get the best out of their horses. Do you remember the first time you saw someone show a reining horse? Were you dazzled by the spin? Surprised by the grace and preciseness of the lead change? Shocked by the power of the slide? For centuries, riders and trainers […]
“Watering Down” The Truth! – Water Tanks on a Cat-I Arena Drag
Think about the last time you rode in a dusty arena. Did the dust bother you after a few minutes into your ride? The answer probably is, yes! That is because you are continually breathing in dust particles. Now think about it from your horse’s perspective, who can take in up to 600 gallons of […]
Profile Blades Help Create Consistent Arena Footing
Could the key to perfect footing be as simple as a profile blade on your arena drag? What components make for a good riding arena? There are multiple different factors in regards to your footing, such as moisture, depth, and compaction that affect how well your horse can perform. Many times there are underlying issues below […]
Managing Manure – 3 Frequently Asked Questions About Manure Management Plans
No bull-crap answers to frequently asked questions about manure management. It takes a special kind of commitment to care for your animals and the land you own. Managing manure is a time consuming, recurring task that’s easy to overlook. But managing your animals’ manure doesn’t have to eat up all your time–all you need to […]