Recent News for Buildings & Structures
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10 Steps for Successful Artificial Insemination for Horses
December 01, 2010
Artificial insemination (AI) is today's breeding standard for many types of horses. To find out how to make our readers' artificial insemination programs more successful, The Horse went to two recognized experts in equine artificial insemination... Read More
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10 Steps for Successful Live Cover
December 01, 2010
Promote safe and successful live cover breeding with careful preparation and attention to safety.... Read More
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Horse Stable Fire Prevention and Preparation Tips
November 18, 2010
In the back of the mind of every horse, stable, or ranch owner lies the fear of a barn fire, buffered by the hope that he or she is prepared to deal with such a crisis. The San Antonio Saddle Horse Association offered a fire preventiion and safety...... Read More
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TheHorse.com Presents Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Healthy Barns/Stalls
November 12, 2010
Winter's almost here, and many horses will soon be spending more time indoors. What dangers might lurk in your barn? Are your stalls as healthy and safe as they should be for your horses? What does research say about how to maximize air quality... Read More
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Ammonia: Out Of My Barn!
October 01, 2010
Ammonia buildup can affect a horse's respiratory health and performance, but it is preventable.... Read More
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Fall Brings Ritual of Hay Buying for Horses
September 30, 2010
Fall weather often brings the fall tradition of owners buying hay for their horses according to Tim Schnakenberg, MS, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. "Horse owners often are seeking alfalfa, alfalfa-gr... Read More
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The Top Ten 'Green' Tasks Horse Owners Should Do Before Winter
September 29, 2010
Winterizing barns, harrowing pastures, draining hoses, and water tanks, and cleaning and properly storing show tack and other summer horse equipment are among the top things horse owners can do to prepare for winter. "Taking car... Read More
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Respiration (in Horses) Through the Ages
September 01, 2010
Experts advise: When it comes to respiratory illness in horses, save the gambling for Vegas. Be aware of the major respiratory diseases that horses are susceptible to (commonly, heaves, Rhodococcus equi, and equine herpesvirus) and use preventive ... Read More
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Farm Safety Tips
September 01, 2010
How do you create the safest possible environment for your horses? First, remember you get what you pay for. When you equip your farm or pay board for your horse's living arrangements, investing in farm safety procedures can save a lot of expense... Read More
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Texas Barn Fire Probe Continues
August 19, 2010
Fire officials in Allen, Texas, are investigating the cause of a barn fire that claimed the lives of more than 20 horses earlier this month. Allen Fire Department Fire Marshal and Asst. Chief Craig Gillis said the fire in the 7,200- ... Read More
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Hot Barns in the Summer: Readers Share Cooling Tips
July 27, 2010
More than 550 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you keep your barn cool during the summer?" ... Read More
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Disinfecting a Rented Stall
July 27, 2010
I show during the spring and summer season and wanted to know how I can safeguard my horse before putting him ... Read More
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Barn Fire: Sprinklers Save Harness Horses
May 12, 2010
Sprinklers in a barn at Plainridge Racecourse, a harness racetrack near Boston, saved some 35 horses when a fire broke out May 9. High winds could have sent flames to other barns when the blaze began about 3 a.m. The racetrack, locat... Read More
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Warmer Weather Calls for Close Monitoring of Stored Grain
April 21, 2010
With early onset of warm temperatures, stored grain operators need to monitor inventory closely. ... Read More
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Indiana Barn Fire Leaves 13 Horses Dead
April 14, 2010
A barn fire at Indiana Stallion Station near Anderson, Ind., the morning of April 12 resulted in the death of 13 horses and sent three stable employees to hospital. The fire erupted around 10:30 a.m. on April 12. According to a pr... Read More
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Barn Improvement
March 01, 2010
As our understanding of horse health and behavior has improved, barns have changed--a lot. No longer are they just places to house horses. Today's owners now approach barns and other farm structures with horse/human health, environmental impact...... Read More
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Reducing Your Horse's Exposure to Dust
February 10, 2010
Researchers have shown that significant amounts of mucus in a racehorse's airway can negatively affect his performance, and they've theorized that dust in the horse's environment contributes to that mucus. Therefore, the logical nex... Read More
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Watch for Snow Accumulation on Barn, Arena Roofs
December 30, 2009
Horse owners should monitor the snow load situation on their barns and take appropriate action.... Read More
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Barn Fire Horse Deaths Revised to 43
December 06, 2009
A harness track barn fire at a county fairgrounds in southwest Ohio early Saturday morning killed two people and an estimated 43 horses, The Associated Press reported. The initial number of equine fatalities was projected at more than 60. ... Read More
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Hay Feeders Uncovered
December 01, 2009
Is there a better way to feed hay to horses? There are dozens of hay feeder options, as it turns out, each with its own advantages. Hay feeders are designed to keep hay off the ground and sheltered from the elements to reduce wastage.... Read More
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Consider Drainage when Selecting a Horse Barn Site
November 30, 2009
Want to see an example of less-than-stellar drainage? Check out your own horse barn. One of the most important concerns for a building site is water drainage, which includes water flowing to the building site as well as water moving away from the ... Read More
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Horse Barn Workers Report More Respiratory Symptoms
November 19, 2009
The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry might be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier this year by investigators a... Read More
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Soaking Hay Key to Stable Dust Reduction
November 05, 2009
Horse owners' selection and preparation of their animals' feed has a greater influence on concentrations of dust and endotoxin in the stable than the type of bedding used, researchers recently reported.... Read More
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Controlling Ammonia in Horse Stalls
October 17, 2009
One of the irritating compounds that can accumulate inside a horse barn is ammonia (NH3). High concentrations of ammonia in the air can irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth and possibly increase the susceptibility o... Read More
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Managing Airway Disease
October 01, 2009
Can you adequately treat your horse's inflammatory airway disease if you have little control over his environment and face strict drug withdrawal times? Researchers have proven that anomalies of the equine uppe... Read More
