Spring is also a good time to get your farm spic-and-span just in time for the riding season. | Photo: iStock

Although the weather in some parts of the world might not show it, it is officially spring in the Northern hemisphere. That means warmer weather and more time spent at the barn. Spring is also a good time to get your barn and tack spic-and-span just in time for the riding season.

Here are some spring-cleaning tasks and tips from our Facebook fans, as well as reference articles to help you get started. Happy cleaning!

Disinfecting Stalls. Stall walls, often made of porous wood or concrete, can hide and trap pathogens that cause infectious disease. This becomes increasingly relevant if you are at a boarding barn, or travel with your horse to different facilities. “I keep the dusty walls swept all winter long, but as soon as it is warm enough outside (70-degrees-plus), I disinfect the walls with a pressure sprayer,” said Erika Robinson