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  • Oat hay carefully stored in a barn

    Basics of Hay Storage

    Learn how moisture, temperature, time, and storage affect the nutritional value of hay and how you can take a sample of hay to test for the nutrients, and also discover something you may not know about the combustibility of hay.

  • Meeting your horse's need for water.

    Selecting a Horse Waterer

    Read about the 6 factors that affect the amount of water your horse needs daily and learn about the options available that enable you to make sure your horse has access to fresh, clean water at all times.

  • Well-designed barn allows plenty of ventilation and light.

    Barn and Stable Ventilation

    Learn about the 5 ways you can improve air quality for your horse and how good ventilation makes your barn a healthy place for your horse and you.

  • A modern barn that allows room for horses and plenty of storage.

    Keeping Your Barn Safe

    Falls, fire, structural inadequacies, and horse-related injuries are legitimate concerns for every horse owner. Read to learn the 12 tips for barn safety and how you can reduce the risks of injuries related to horses, barns and equipment.

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