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  • Before and after photos showing how installation of a French drain improves drainage.

    Build A French Drain to Improve Barn Drainage

    Learn about how to construct a French drain and other solutions to drainage problems if you are plagued with standing water and a muddy barn yard after rainstorms and when snow melts.

  • Caring for a horse with a barn-related fetlock injury.

    Avoiding Barn-related Injuries

    Learn about the common causes of injuries related to barn setup, equipment, maintenance, and procedures, and the actions you can take to prevent injuries to both horses and people.

  • Watching a barn burn and collapse

    Barn Fire Safety

    Learn the 9 steps you can take to reduce the risk of a barn fire and what you should do to ensure the safety of horses and people, should a fire strike your property.

  • A boarding stable with options for a horse owner.

    Selecting a Home for Your Horse

    For horse owners that have a choice about where their horse is kept, this article may provide some surprises. Learn about the pros and cons of caring for your horse at home or putting him in a boarding stable.

  • A horse looking out of a stall in a barn.

    Creating a Healthy Horse Barn

    Learn about the many factors that go into creating a healthy barn by considering your needs for durability, ease of maintenance, cost, and esthetic appearance.

  • Woman mucking stall.

    Effective Horse Waste Management

    As any horse owner knows, the process of caring for a horse produces what seems like tons of waste. Learn the best strategies for proper waste management of manure and used bedding along with methods of dust and odor control.

  • Freshly-cut grass hay on its way to storage.

    How to Store Horse Hay

    Learn about the factors involved in proper hay storage to preserve nutritional value for your horse and how hay is affected by different storage conditions.

  • Horse eating from feeder filled with hay.

    Feeding and Watering Your Horse

    Learn how to feed and water your horse in a more natural way without taking up all your time and having to live your life around your horse's schedule.

  • Exterior of barn that needs some upkeep.

    Keeping Your Horse Barn Safe

    Learn how Barn Safety Rule #1 applies and what you can do to ensure safety for both you and your horse as you take steps to make sure life in your barn IS NOT an accident waiting to happen.

  • A wll-planned barn with corrals, paddock, pasture, and storage areas.

    Horse Barn Management and Housekeeping

    Learn the 4 principles of effective barn management and how attention to details will minimize risks and maintain a healthy environment for your horse, as well as save you time and money, plus add to your productivity and enjoyment.

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