Heather Lewis, AIA, NCARB, AAA 

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What Does Your Barn Mean to You?
Human language and memory are tied to a sense of place, and barns mean a lot to horse folks. Let’s explore four lessons learned from our barns, the “place of horses.”
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Horse Property Entrance Gate Tips
The entrance to your horse property acts as security for animals and people, and it gives people an idea of what your facility does. For tips on horse property entrance gates we turned to Heather Lewis,...
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Footing for Equine Arenas and Round Pens
There are many materials you can use for footing in an equine arena or round pen. Some of the materials are used in combination. Check out these tips on footing from Animal Arts.
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Energy-Saving Tips for Equine Facilities
Keep indoor environments at equine facilities pleasant for horses and humans with these five tips. These also can help you save energy and not waste money.
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Horse Hearing: What Owners Should Know
By understanding equine hearing, you can make your horse’s surroundings less noisy and therefore less stressful. Here are some ideas. 
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Horse Stall Design Basics
Here are some tips from an equine architect to help you use the best horse stall designs for your situation.
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5 Tips for Designing Comfortable Spaces Based on Equine Vision
Because of the unique way horses see, in this article we offer five tips for designing comfortable equine spaces based on their vision. 
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Barn Owners Can Learn from Building Traditions
Before you build your own barn, take the time to learn from the barn-building traditions of your area. Take a road trip through the countryside and take note of the construction that has lasted.
READER FAVORITES
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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
ticks can attach to your equids in brushy areas
My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks
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Can I Breed My Older Mare?
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue
New World Screwworm Threat
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The Benefits and Uses of Woodchip Paddocks
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