On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, a diverse group of equine industry and animal welfare organizations announced the Final Stretch Alliance to End Horse Slaughter—a collaborative effort to permanently ban the slaughter...
So your love for horses has led you to look for a job where you can be immersed in your passion. From large training operations to smaller stables, most barns require a workforce to ensure the safety and...
Owning a horse property can bring great satisfaction and delight, especially when you look out your window and see your horses ambling around in the pasture. Whether this is a long-awaited dream come true...
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for spring cleaning! Now is the perfect time to spruce up your barn, equipment, and horse’s health in preparation for summer fun. In this volume of Stable Management...
Are your lights and electrical systems up to code? When rehabbing an older barn, make sure there are no fire hazards and that any problem areas are dealt with. “Maybe a certain light still works, but is...
Keep lights out of reach from horses. Think about where you are putting the lights so you have good lighting in stalls but the horses can’t get to them. “It’s good to have the lights high, with covers...
Temperature. Every barn needs good ventilation, even in winter when some people tend to want it closed up for warmth. “If the barn has very many horses in it, the temperature will always be warmer in the...
Stall footing. When redoing stalls, often what you need to repair or replace is the footing. “This might not be very expensive, but may be hard work. You will have to do a lot of the stall work manually,...
