Keep your barn well ventilated this winter

Chilly weather is rapidly approaching and your instinct may be to close barn doors and windows to protect your horse from the cold. Resist that urge. Proper ventilation of barns…

Boarders vs. Barn Owners

…the barn owner and manager. Inspect the barn and pastures for safety and cleanliness. Check for ?No Smoking? signs. Look for other potential fire hazards. Inspect hay, feed and storage….

Control Barn Pests

…• Cut away shrubbery growing close to the barn walls and doors. • Feed your barn cats (see sidebar). Admit There’s A Problem But what if the rodents have already…

Make Your Barn The Last Stop For Flies

…those costs is worth investigating. There’s no arguing that applying insecticides to your horse and systems that mist the barn — including the stalls and horses — at regular intervals…

Don’t make your barn too cozy

Cold winter weather may send you rushing to close the barn doors and windows, but doing so can put your horse’s respiratory health in jeopardy. A shut-tight barn may feel…

Get Control Over a Barn-Avoiding Horse

…indicate that a battle at the barn is brewing, and how you can overcome his barn-bound problem. Use my simple, step-by-step approach, and you’ll establish the control you need to…