RAMM Articles
RAMM has been helping horse owners with all aspects of fencing, horse stalls and horses for over 22 years. We want give you those 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 countless 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 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 builders publications. We hope you learn more and enjoy reading further about “what works!”
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Maintaining Your Horse's Fence System
Your horse’s fence is one of the most used areas on your farm and it needs to be as strong and as safe as you can make it. When existing fences start to show signs of wear and tear, its time to maintain your fence lines. Waiting only compromises the safety of your horse’s well being. Additionally, the longer you wait, the more your repair costs escalate. Don't wait! Lets look at some ideas to help you to get a better fence for your horses, this year!
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Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day everyone! This Mother’s Day many of us will be served breakfast in bed. Some of us will get cards and flowers or even chocolates, but there’s one thing that makes every mother smile, a great relationship with their kids and quality time spent together. The two go hand in hand. Strong relationships rest on an investment in time. Of course, you also need to care for yourself. My mom had a rule; “take care of yourself first, then take care of your loved ones.” It was a good rule. If I don’t take care of my needs (including time to spend with my horse!), I start to get a little grouchy and that isn’t good for my family.
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Mare and Foal Fencing
Just as expectant parents prepare a safe and comfortable nursery for their human baby, broodmare owners should prepare a safe turnout for their mares and foals. Nursery paddocks needn’t be elaborate, but they do need to be baby-safe. Babies of all species are curious, innocent, and can easily get themselves into terrible predicaments. Foals are no different. From his first few hours of life, your foal will begin testing the boundaries of his world. He’ll need lots of room as he learns to romp, play, jump, leap, roll around and fall fast asleep in the warm sun. Exercise is critical to the development of a strong skeletal system that will turn him into an athlete as he grows. Let’s look at some of the components of safe fencing and turnout for mares and foals.
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Small Wonder
Instead of choosing a guide dog, a blind woman puts her trust in a surprising choice - and it has transformed her life. When Renata di Pietro walks into a store near her home in Cleveland, GA, jaws drop, cameras click and strangers want to talk. "It's like the paparazzi are after me," she says, laughing.
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Spring Horse Turnout
This winter wasn’t all that wintry in most areas of the country, but that doesn’t stop us from getting excited about the warm, sunny days to come. I know I can’t wait to see our horses kicking up their heels in the sun! This year, we created a Spring Checklist that will help ensure your horses stay healthy and injury-free. Let’s look at some of the things we should do before we kick up our heels.
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Consumer Guide to Horse Stalls
This consumer guide will help the average person with some of the technical terms and the differences in horse stalls. Stalls are a huge investment and we want to make sure you ask the right questions and get the right information before you make any decisions. We want to help you invest your money in quality, safe products, whether it is from us or not. This is your horses' home and they need to be comfortable and safe for years to come.
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Choosing the Right Fence
Choosing the right fence is a little like choosing the right bridle. We want it to be functional, durable, and fit our budget. Of course, we also want it to look beautiful. Fortunately, we can have it all. This month, I share some of the choices available to you and where they work best. Let’s start with tensioned fence systems. They’ve been on the market here in the United States for several decades. Originally used in Italy in the 1950’s, tensioned fence systems revolutionized the horse fence industry. But those early versions of Polymer Tensioned Fences were difficult to install and required at least two people for installation. Due to the wire and rail design, tremendous torque was required to get the fence taut, but that tension would eventually pull the corner posts out of place. Today’s designs eliminate those problems.
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Bracing the Tension Fence
Mention ‘tension fencing’ and three of your closest neighbors will say- ‘Oh! forget it!- it’s a bear to install!’ We used to think so, too, but our innovative High Impact Flex Fencing, made exclusively by Ramm Fencing, takes that ‘bear of a job’ and turns it into something anyone can do. Even so, our High Impact Flex Fencing still offers all the qualities we love; it gives on impact, it’s absolutely beautiful, and it’s virtually maintenance free.
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Extreme Farm Makeover
Satisfied and happy customers are what we like to hear at RAMM. Kathleen T. of Thunder Ranch and Training Center (Graham, WA) took the time to send us her 'story' of how an old farm can be transformed into a working boarding facility using RAMM fence and stalls! We want to thank Kathleen for sending us her 'before and after' pictures and in her own words, tells how she did an Extreme Farm Makeover! Thank you Kathleen! Keep us posted on any more updates that you make!
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10 Rules for Sweet Treats
If you’re like us, you’d spoil your horse every day of the year, but Valentine’s Day gives us an even better reason! And what better way to spoil our horses than by giving them special treats? Our horses love apples and carrots, of course, but sometimes we like to offer them the tasty store bought treats as well. These are often coated with molasses or other taste-bud tempters. Mmmm…
