The Biggest Mistakes Horse Owners Make When Building a Barn
Monday, June 15 2015
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If you’re planning on building a horse barn, then you want to make sure that you do it right.
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What to Look for When Buying Horse Stalls
Thursday, May 28 2015
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The horse stalls that you use in your barn are trusted with keeping your horse enclosed and safe. That’s a big order, especially when it’s your personal horse who will be housed by the stall
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Design Tips for Your Horse Barn’s Aisle
Wednesday, May 27 2015
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You and your horses spend a lot of time in and walking up and down your barn aisle. Constructed improperly, barn aisles can be a potential safety hazard. When you’re planning your barn aisle, consider the following tips to help keep both you and your horses safe
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How to Maximize Ventilation When Planning Your Barn
Monday, May 18 2015
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Good ventilation in your barn is so important for your horses’ health. With poor ventilation, mold, dust, and even manure bits can accumulate in the air that your horses breathe in. Good ventilation can help to minimize respiratory issues, keeping your horses healthier and able to improve at their full athletic capacity.
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Preparing to Build Your Horse Barn
Thursday, May 14 2015
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Building the horse barn of your dreams is a big project, and to do it right, you want to make sure that you’ve planned properly. Barn building isn’t a project that you want to get deep into, only to discover new challenges or obstacles.
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4 Barn Purchases Worth the Splurge
Monday, May 11 2015
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When building your barn, it can be tempting to splurge in your purchases. We’d all love a luxurious barn filled with energy-saving efficient designs and accessories, but that’s not always an affordable option. When deciding where to splurge on your barn versus where to save your money, think about which investments will pay off in the long run.
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How Many Acres Do You Need for Your Barn?
Friday, May 08 2015
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Before you start planning out your horse barn, it’s important to make sure that the property you will be building on has enough acreage to successfully support the barn’s daily operations. When housing horses, how much land is too little, and how much is just enough? Consider these points before building your barn
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Features That Will Set Your Boarding Barn Apart from Others
Wednesday, March 11 2015
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When planning your boarding barn, you will want to take measures to set your barn apart from other boarding facilities. If you’re opting to provide horses with the ultimate in care, safety, and luxury in your high-performance boarding barn, then consider adding the following amenities to your plans. Stable-ity Grids Mud is a frequent issue on horse farms, and not only is it a nuisance, it can affect the health of the horses you board. Stable-ity Grids provide a permanent solution to mud management and are perfect for installing in muddy areas of the pasture, particularly around pasture gates
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How To Design an Indoor Riding Arena
Monday, March 09 2015
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When you are designing your barn, you will want to carefully consider whether building an indoor arena will be part of the process. Indoor arenas maximize the amount of time you are able to spend riding during the year, and boarders are willing to pay higher prices to board at barns with indoor arenas. If you will be building an indoor arena, be sure to account for the following in your planning
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How to Keep Your Horse From Escaping
Monday, March 02 2015
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Your horse’s safety depends on him being contained, whether it’s in a pasture or his stall. As a horse owner or barn manager, it is your responsibility to make sure that your horses are safely contained, and that they cannot easily escape.
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