Barns

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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 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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Equine Asthma
You can make environmental changes that can help a horse that has equine asthma.
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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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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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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. 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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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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Adding Heat to Your Barn's Tack Room
Adding heat to the tack room of your indoor area or barn could give you a warm haven when doing horse chores on cold winter days. We asked the experts at Animal Arts how to safely add heat to your barn’s...
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