Category: Horse Barn Tips

Do You Need to Heat Your Horse Barn?

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 »

4 Ways to Make Your Barn Eco-Friendlier

If you’re a person who owns barn animals or runs a farm, it’s probably safe to assume you care about the environment. We have been blessed with a lot of natural beauty and resources to sustain us, so it is only right that we put in the effort to sustain them in return. As a… Read more »

How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Barn

A good quality barn makes a great home for your horses, cattle, and other livestock. Unfortunately, a barn is also an attractive place for rodents like mice, rats, and squirrels to hole up. While this may not seem like a major issue, these animals can spread disease to your livestock, chew through wiring and insulation,… Read more »

3 Benefits of Cypress Siding for Your Barn

Buying a barn is an investment not only to improve your property, but also to improve the quality of life for your animals. To serve those purposes, you want to choose a building that looks good, lasts a long time, and will protect and comfort your livestock. The type of siding you select for your… Read more »

4 Things to Consider Before Buying a Portable Barn

Portable structures can be a very useful addition to your property. They’re great for storage, creating workspaces, and, of course, providing comfortable and secure shelter for your animals. But even though a portable building is a quick and easy solution for auxiliary space, that doesn’t mean you can choose any random model without putting some… Read more »

Getting Your Horse Barn Ready for Spring

It’s getting to be about that wonderful time of year again when the days aren’t quite as frigid or short and the sounds and scents of spring are starting to emerge. Do you know what that means? It’s also time to start thinking about spring cleaning! The onset of warmer weather is the perfect time… Read more »

Tips for Helping Your Horse Settle into A New Barn

Moving into a new home is stressful for anyone. The process itself requires a lot of work, then it takes a few weeks to acclimatize to your new place before you really start to feel at home again. For a horse moving to a new barn, the experience is very similar. Moving between boarding barns,… Read more »

Why You Should Consider Metal Roofing for Your Barn

When you’re building your own custom barn, searching for a prefab model, or even just making some updates to your current structure, there are a lot of building materials for you to choose from. One of the most important decisions you’ll make when it comes to these materials is what to use for your roof…. Read more »

Tips for Maximizing Storage Space in Your Barn

Does it take you 20 minutes to find your horse’s comb when you go to the barn to groom them? Do you have to move a pile of junk just to get to that comb when you do find it? Is that the same pile of junk you had to move yesterday when you were… Read more »

3 Qualities of a Healthy Horse Barn

As a horse owner, it’s your job to make sure your horse is happy and healthy in a safe and nurturing environment. Along with routine care for your horse themselves—grooming, exercise, bonding, feeding—the biggest factor in your horse’s health will be their living conditions. Once you’ve invested in a high-quality horse barn or shed, you… Read more »