Poll Recap: A Breath of Fresh Air

Most respondents said the use open doors and windows and/or fans to help keep air circulating in their horse barns.
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Stuffy, muggy barns are just as uncomfortable for our horses as they are for us, especially during the warmest parts of the year. To combat this, many owners work to improve airflow in their barns and structures to ensure their horses breathe quality air and keep them comfortable.

Last week we asked how you keep fresh air flowing through the barns or other buildings on your farm. More than 750 people responded, and we’ve tallied the results.

Of the 760 respondents, 417 (55%) said their barns have doors and windows that open to let fresh air in. Another 206 individuals (27%) said they use fans to help circulate air, while 77 people (10%) said they use another method to keep fresh air flowing. The remaining 60 respondents (8%) said they do not have barns or other buildings on their property.

Additionally, more than 80 readers left comments about how they keep fresh air circulating in their buildings

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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