Barns

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Frost-Free Hydrants for Horse Facilities
Frost-free hydrants will keep the water flowing at your horse facility this winter.
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Adding Heat to Your Barn's Tack Room
Heating a tack room requires some caution. Check out these tips from the experts at Animal Arts.
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Equine Asthma
Managing equine asthma often requires environmental changes and medical treatment.
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Adding Hot Water to a Horse Barn
It is possible to have hot water in your barn if you have a heated area such as a tack room to house the hot water heater.
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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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Research on Small Area Group Turnout for Stalled Horses
Researchers wanted to determine what size paddocks or pens were appropriate for lower-stress group turnout when horses are stalled a majority of the day.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Sleep Deprivation
Dr. Amy Polkes helps us understand sleep deprivation and narcolepsy and how they can affect senior horses.
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Boredom Busters: Horse Toys
Horse toys can be a great distraction for bored animals that are confined to a stall or small paddock. Here are a few toy ideas to keep them occupied.
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Equine Stall Confinement Tips
Some horses spend a lot of time in a stall or small paddock. This can be because of a property’s space constraints, due to training schedules, or because of illness or injury. Owners need to understand...
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Horse Barn Insulation and Ventilation
Good barn ventilation is critical to horse and human health.
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Bacteria in the Air of Indoor Riding Arenas
Researchers looked at bacterial burdens in the air of four German indoor riding arenas to show exposure of horses and humans.
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Flooring in Horse Barns
Flooring in horse barns is important no matter the age of your equid. However, senior horses sometimes aren't as sure-footed due to arthritis or other issues. This means the flooring you choose for your...
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors in Australia
Learn more about housing senior horses in Australia from Animal Arts architect Heather Lewis, AIA, CNARB, AAA.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Housing Seniors
Check out these tips from award-winning Animal Arts architect Heather Lewis for housing your senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules.
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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.
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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
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Colic Surgery in Senior Horses
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