Setting up a new horse barn is an exciting process. It provides a sanctuary for your equine companions and a functional space for you. However, it also comes with a great responsibility to create a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment. To ensure every detail is considered, let’s explore a checklist for setting up your new… Read more »
Taking care of horses requires a focus not only on their health and well-being but the environment in which they live. The horse barn, acting as the home for your equine friends, plays a pivotal role in their overall safety and happiness. Just as a house requires regular maintenance to stay in good shape, so… Read more »
If you own a horse barn, you know how much time you spend cleaning and caring for your space and animals. You should want your barn to look and feel unique and welcoming for the amount of effort you put in to keep it well-maintained. Add some love to your horse barn by decorating with… Read more »
Owning and caring for a horse is a wonderful, enriching experience! In addition to developing a special relationship with your animal, you’ll also learn how to handle the responsibility of managing another creature’s well-being. One of the primary duties every equine caretaker must take on is maintaining a clean and orderly stall. Ensuring your horse… Read more »
Lighting is an important aspect of housing horses. Your horses’ stable, including stall, aisle, and storage areas, should be well-lit, and all electrical systems should be secure. This is for your own sake as well as your horses’—stables and barns should be safe for all who enter them! Here’s how to light your horse’s stable… Read more »
If you own horses, you know how injury-prone they can be. From small scratches and scrapes to more serious problems like muscle strains and broken legs, caring for horses can sometimes be difficult, especially during the harsh winter months ahead! Here are a few first-aid essentials you should keep in your horse barn for when accidents inevitably… Read more »
Let’s face it—disasters happen, including fires. You can’t change that, but you can be prepared. Since it only takes five to seven minutes between when a fire ignites and when it’s no longer safe to enter the barn and evacuate your horses, prevention is your best option. Here are a few tips on how to fireproof your… Read more »
If you own a barn full of livestock, you understand the amount of time and energy it takes to keep things in order. Whether filling buckets, cleaning stalls, or grooming your horses, there is always something that needs to be done. You can get to a point where you ask yourself, could I be doing… Read more »
Whether you have worked on a farm for years or are just getting started, safety should always be your top priority. Taking the necessary precautions will ensure that both humans and animals on the farm will remain safe and healthy. Here are a few barn safety tips that should never be overlooked! Keep First Aid… Read more »
It may seem premature to be thinking about heating any building now, while the temperatures are still high and the sun is still bright, but cooler weather will be upon us before you know it. If you own a horse or other livestock, then it’s especially important to anticipate the seasonal needs of your animals… Read more »
