Recent News for Buildings & Structures
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Brain Dysfunction in Cribbing Horses Gives Researchers Something to Chew On
June 03, 2008
In the first study of its kind, researchers from the United Kingdom have discovered that cribbing horses learn differently than horses that don't crib. Cribbing is a stereotypy in which a horse grasps an object between his incisor teeth and... Read More
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Farm Equipment for Large and Small Facilities
June 01, 2008
From tried and true to novel and exciting, these are the products, services, and techniques that our experts are recommending to facilitate equine management.... Read More
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Sleep Over Safely
May 01, 2008
Tips for before, during, and after your trip to help your horses be safe, comfortable, and healthy. When traveling with horses, it's important to make sure they stay safe and healthy during their trip, and they don't bring... Read More
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EPM Prevention
April 01, 2008
How can you keep your horses safe from EPM? The best way to keep your horses healthy is prevent them from getting sick. Sounds absurdly simple, right? In theory, this works. But in the real world of trying to protect horse... Read More
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Be a Hay Connoisseur
January 01, 2008
Good owners know whether the hay they are feeding is the right type and the right quality.... Read More
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The Business of Breeding
November 01, 2007
Breeding in the horse world breaks down into a few categories: field breeding (where the horses just do what comes naturally) live cover in a breeding shed, and artificial insemination. The tools of the trade range from very basic to high-tech ... Read More
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Wildfires: Dealing With Smoke Inhalation
October 31, 2007
The Horse has had many questions asked about the potential of respiratory problems because of the smoke and ash associated with the wildfires in California. We turned to Phoebie Smith, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, who lived and worked in Californi... Read More
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Barn Innovations
October 01, 2007
We've come a long way since the days of the simple tie stall and the humble hitching post. Necessity is the mother of invention, and through the years we've added stall mats, cross-ties, hay racks, and automatic waterers to the mix.... Read More
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Barn Design Tips: A Place to Call Home
August 01, 2007
Placement of the barn in a convenient, well-drained location, close or adjacent to turnout areas should be your primary consideration. Access for hay, feed, or bedding delivery vehicles is important. Try to put the structure downwind from the house, ... Read More
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Breathing Easy: Air Quality Testing in the Equine Barn
July 10, 2007
"I used to look at a beam of light with the motes of dust in it and think it was aesthetically pleasing," said Melissa R. Mazan, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. "Now that I know what's in... Read More
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Safe and Healthful Stall Mats
June 01, 2007
So you have decided to invest in rubber mats for your stalls. What now? In this article, we'll compare some of the available features, and we'll give you points to consider when refining the requirements for your barn. An important... Read More
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Stall Stuff
May 01, 2007
The care of horse stalls is an inherently messy part of horse management. There are a variety of opinions on how to cope with this daily chore. Let's face it: urine and manure reek. Additionally, an excess of these two elements creates unsafe and... Read More
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Healthy Habitats for Your Horse
March 01, 2007
There are many benefits to keeping horses on your own property, but there are also responsibilities, and one of the biggest is barn maintenance. Whether your barn is old or new, there are products on the market that can help ease the burden.... Read More
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To Stall, or Not to Stall?
October 14, 2006
Stalling--is it the best way to house your horse, a necessary evil, or something that should be avoided? As it turns out, there is no answer that will apply to all horses. Stalling is a common practice that has been used in the horse industry fo... Read More
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Home Sweet Barn
October 01, 2006
Change has been constant in the equine industry during the past couple of decades, ranging from sophisticated health care and treatment to improved living quarters for horses in our care, custody, and control. When the horse was the prime... Read More
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Shredded Court Documents Give Horse Allergy Relief
August 16, 2006
An allergy to hay and straw dust can be a tough sentence for a horse. But a black-and-white U.K. lesson horse with the problem is breathing more easily after a local community justice center and two magistrates' courts began donating shredded... Read More
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Ammonia is the Enemy
August 01, 2006
You know that burning sensation that fills your nostrils as you're mucking out stalls? The fiery feeling spreads from your nose into your sinuses, down your throat, and billows through your lungs. It makes your eyes sting and water. Imagine living... Read More
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Barn Makeover: Gathering Storm or the End of the Rainbow?
May 01, 2006
Are you torn between undertaking a completely new structure or an extreme renovation of a building already on your property to use for housing horses? You might have what you need right there in front of you. With careful evaluation and planning... Read More
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Toning Up Rings
May 01, 2006
If your indoor or outdoor arena is less than you hoped it would be, join the club. ... Read More
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Nine Steps to a Better Feed Room
May 01, 2006
The best, most convenient feed rooms are organized, accessible, and easy to keep clean. That's important enough if you only have one or two horses, but once the numbers start increasing, these elements become imperative. Here are nine... Read More
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Run-In Shed Makeover
May 01, 2006
You've watched your horses hide in their run-in sheds from the harsh elements all winter. Now, they're finally ready to trade its protection for the sun's warm rays giving you the perfect opportunity to make a few improvements. While safety... Read More
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Housing the Horse
March 01, 2006
The health and safety of the horses that will live in a barn are of primary importance no matter the style. But barns come in many sizes, shapes, and styles to meet the needs of intended use, climate, site, and the owner's budget. Personal taste... Read More
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Arena Dust and Human Health
February 08, 2006
Respiratory health in horses is often a concern, and we work tirelessly to control dust in our horses' working and living environments. Ironically, we give little regard to our own respiratory health in and around the barn. It has long been know... Read More
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Solar Horse Barn
January 01, 2006
Solar electricity, produced by photovoltaics (PV), is a proven means of generating electricity from the sun, and it's not just for high-tech houses anymore. Whether you want to be more "green" in your electrical use on the farm, you have a remot... Read More
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Housing, Bedding, and Pasture (Book Excerpt)
September 21, 2005
Stabling, pasturing, bedding, and other aspects of a horse's living environment have major implications on the potential for health problems.... Read More
