Poll Recap: Sweeping Horse Barn Aisles
Jennifer Whittle
February 17, 2015
Of the 1,370 respondents, 374 (27%) said they sweep or rake their barn aisles once a day.
Of the 1,370 respondents, 374 (27%) said they sweep or rake their barn aisles once a day.
The EPA might not come knocking on your barn door anytime soon, but that’s no reason not to practice good stewardship.
What steps have you taken to prevent fires in your barn? What challenges do you need to overcome to help your barn be more fireproof?
Cold weather presents special challenges when it comes to managing horses. Learn about keeping your horses healthy and barn safe during the winter months.
When given the option, horses often use behavioral thermoregulation to protect themselves from inclement weather.
By maintaining a clean facility, instituting several simple biosecurity precautions, and regularly disinfecting your barns and stalls, you will be better able to prevent and control disease on your farm.
Disease-harboring mosquitoes and flies top most horse owners’ list of bugs to beware of, but don’t forget these other horse and barn-harming pests.
Which were the most accessed videos, slideshows, reports, and podcasts in 2013? Here’s a list of the top 10.
Researchers sought to investigate horses’ preferences when it comes to standing in shade or in the sun.
Here are a few points to help you identify wildfire risks for your horse property along with the appropriate actions to minimize those risks.
Outdoor wash racks are a wonderful way to hose off or bathe your horse while allowing water to recharge the natural system. Alayne shares some tips to keep in mind when setting up your outdoor wash area.
Barn fire prevention requires a strategy like no other. Use this checklist to protect both horses and humans in your facility.
Equine nutrition, hydration, exercise, blanketing, and respiratory health can be concerns as temperatures dip.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious.
Moving the air inside barns can help improve year-round comfort and air quality for horses and humans.
A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price.
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