Barn, Stall, and Fence Maintenance

Take a closer look at your barn and property and ensure it’s safe for horses and handlers.
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Barn, Stall, and Fence Maintenance
A couple of times per year, it is worthwhile to take a critical look at your facilities and equipment for safety issues that might be present. | Photo: iStock

Take a closer look at your barn and property and ensure it’s safe for horses and handlers.

The care and keeping of your barn is important for the health and well-being of your horses and the humans that work with them. Barns are tough areas to keep in good order. They are moist environments that typically contain a good deal of dust. The combination makes for a tough cleaning job! Developing a regular cleaning schedule will help the dirt and disorder from getting out of control.

A couple of times per year, it is worthwhile to take a critical look at your facilities and equipment for safety issues that might be present. Especially when considering safety issues in your barn, a vet bill will most always exceed the investment in making aspects of your barn safer! Human safety is also a real concern. According to the National Safety Council, 30% of all farm injuries happen in buildings.

Stalls

You know horses have a knack for getting themselves hurt. Many horses spend a good deal of time in their stalls, so that is an excellent place to begin your safety review

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Liza Holland is a freelance writer and voice talent based in Lexington, Ky.

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