More than 550 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you keep your barn cool during the summer?"

results of poll on barns in the hot summer

Results were as follows: 

  • Fans: 72.96% (402)

  • Open doors and windows: 72.96% (402)

  • My barn does not require extra cooling–it is properly ventilated: 17.97% (99)

  • Misters: 5.08% (28)

Readers shared what they do to cool their barns in the summer in the comments below

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