10 Barn Fire and Wildfire Resources from TheHorse.com
The Horse Staff
September 14, 2020
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
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Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.
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.
Using a mounting block is better for your horse’s body and helpful if you have physical issues that make mounting difficult. Here are plans for how to build a sturdy mounting block that will serve you for years.
The state is not requiring health certificates or Coggins tests for horses evacuating from neighboring Oregon due to wildfire. The Washington State Veterinarian is recommending strict biosecurity measures for out-of-state horses during this emergency.
Learn about forage types and how to select the right one for your horse’s pasture.
The Moody family evacuated ahead of hurricanes Marco and Laura. Here’s their advice to other horse owners facing natural disasters.
Learn about the science behind creating safe racing surfaces from Mick Peterson, PhD, director of the University of Kentucky’s Racetrack Safety Program.
These automatic feeders reduce chore time and ensure horses get measured, frequent meals. They are also backed by research.
Find out why early evacuation is always your best bet. Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted explains.
Do you have a cinchy horse? Follow this step-by-step advice to modify his behavior.
Time off in turnout seems like a good idea for working horses. But, researchers found, transitioning to downtime created its own kind of stress for the horses.
Getting your horse to safety during a wildfire and a pandemic takes extra preparation. Two disaster planning experts offer tips to keep yourself healthy while evacuating your horses.
Are you interested in adding a round pen to your facility? Horse people from different disciplines share advice for sizing, locating, and selecting footing for a round pen.
The 2019 outbreak of VSV was the largest in recent history with 1,144 premises affected in eight states: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Know your common fly species, the diseases they transmit, and ways to deter them from your property.
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