Heather Lewis, AIA, NCARB, AAA 

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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.
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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. As an architect, I’m drawn to understand the magic of place, and I love to share it with others. In this article,...
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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 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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Horse Hearing and Environmental Noise
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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How to Medicate a Horse's Eye Video
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Keep Aging Horses Strong: Understand Muscle Mass and Protein
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
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Tips on Using 'Bute' Video
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Eye Issues in a Population of Senior U.K. Equids
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Ridden Horse Performance Checklist: Behaviors in Ridden Horses that Might Signify Discomfort
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Horse Behavior During Tacking and Mounting
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