Open Barn = Healthy Barn

…and gobs of fresh air. Horses put out a lot of body heat, and a closed barn readily collects that heat and the humidity that goes with it.? A barn

Birds In the Barn, Too

Not only are cats common barn inhabitants, so are birds. Most birds are helpful and positive additions to the barn environment. Barn owls come by their name honestly and thrive…

How to Fireproof Your Horse Barn

…debris. Reduce your risk of barn fire–and keep your horses safe–with careful maintenance, planning and attention to barn fire prevention. | Photo by Kate Lindon 2. Protect against lightning. Intall…

Get a Green Barn!

…take to minimize the environmental impact of your barn, from manure composting to establishing a recycling program. You’ll soon discover that what’s good for the environment is good for you,…

Barn-Flooring Options

Barn flooring is the foundation of a clean and safe barn. Flooring needs to have good traction, so that horses and their handlers don’t slip and fall. Since barns are…

Barn is Community

…boarders and our barn manager) that make this experience the best it can be for everyone. As I considered what makes these barn communities strong and fulfilling ? and encourages…

Barn Drama

barn just can’t get along. Really?! I have mostly boarded in multi-discipline barns over the past 40 years, usually hanging out with eventers, hunters and jumpers if the barn had…