Building a Healthful Horse Barn
Moira Nusbaum, DVM
August 5, 2022
A veterinarian gives tips for creating your own equine facility with horse health in mind.
A veterinarian gives tips for creating your own equine facility with horse health in mind.
Consider these horse health- and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.
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Attention to small design details can make barns safer and more comfortable for you and your horse, along with improving chore efficiency. Download this free report for tips on constructing or retrofitting your barn to optimize horse health and reduce accidents and injury.
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