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Packing Feed for a Horse Trip When You Have No Room

Clair Thunes, PhD August 19, 2019

How do you make space for horse feed when packing for a multiday trip? Our equine nutritionist offers suggestions.

Dealing With Unwanted Wildlife on Horse Properties

Alayne Blickle July 11, 2019

Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.

Farm & Barn: What's On Your Barn Wish List?

What’s on Your Horse Barn Wish List?

David Preston January 15, 2019

If economics were not a factor, what would you include in your dream horse barn? Here are some amenities owners have put on their barn wish lists, plus input from a horse owner with experience in both commercial and equine construction industries.

How to Safely Store Horse Hay

The Horse Staff August 3, 2018

Hay can become a significant fuel source for fires or even cause a fire through spontaneous combustion. Learn how to best store your hay from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water and Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue.

Farm Tour: A Financially Feasible Horse Facility

The Horse Staff June 12, 2018

This carefully designed dressage boarding barn is chore-efficient and tidy. The details draw clients, save time, and help protect the environment.

Bugs in a Bag of Horse Feed

Clair Thunes, PhD August 7, 2017

What should you do if you find unwelcome pests in your horse’s grain? Our nutritionist weighs in.

Time-Saving Tips: Horse Barn Chores

The Horse Staff July 27, 2017

Our staff and sources share ways you can save time and reduce the hassle of barn chores.

Spring Cleaning Your Feed Room

Clair Thunes, PhD May 9, 2016

Save time and money by giving your feed room a good spring cleaning with these tips.

Building a Horse Property From the Ground Up

Michelle Anderson July 10, 2015

Here’s how to design your dream equestrian setup–in this case, on a small acreage.

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14 More Considerations for Preventing Horse Barn Fires

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director February 2, 2015

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?

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Study Evaluates Horse Waste, Feed Management Practices

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS October 3, 2013

Researchers studied whether horse farms use best management practices to reduce environmental contamination.

starch in horse diets; equine nutrition research; Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What's the Difference?

Mycotoxin Feed Contamination Poses Health Risks for Horses

Karen E. Davison, PhD July 24, 2013

Learn about the potentially serious horse health problems mycotoxins and metabolites produced by mold can cause.

Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)

Barn Fire Prevention

Les Sellnow February 1, 2011

No building is completely fireproof, but farm owners and managers can take certain steps to minimize the chances of a fire occurring.

Healthy Barns and Stalls

The Horse Staff December 1, 2010

What hidden dangers lurk in your barn? Learn how to maximize air quality and improve safety in the stable.

Warmer Weather Calls for Close Monitoring of Stored Grain

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment April 21, 2010

With the early onset of warm temperatures this spring, stored grain operators need to closely monitor their inventories to stay ahead of any problems that may result in a loss of grain quality.

Aluminum Phosphide Poisoning

Christy M. West March 6, 2009

Aluminum phosphide is an indoor fumigant used to kill insects in most, if not all, of the stored grains we and our horses are exposed to. Like most pesticides, it can cause major problems in unintended species when used incorrectly.