January 23, 2019
A clean barn environment is crucial to a horse’s overall health. This is pertinent to the horse stalls, feed rooms, tack rooms, wash bay areas, and just about any other area in the barn. Yet, as horse people, we understand that it is challenging to maintain the barn's cleanliness from time to time.
It’s impossible to make barn surfaces 100% sterile (free of all bacteria and viruses), but meticulous disinfection can go a long way toward reducing harmful bacteria and viruses.
To begin, it is important to disinfect a horse’s stall anytime you have an ill horse on your property. This means that you must disinfect the horse stall after the horse recovers and before the stall is used to house another horse.
Here are some helpful tips on how to properly disinfect a horse stall:
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When an injury requires your horse to be on stall rest, the experience can be difficult for both you and your horse. Some horses take to stall rest better than others, but fortunately there are many ways you can help make the time as easy as possible on your horse.
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Autumn is a time of warm colors, crisp air, and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect season to spruce up your barn and stalls with some seasonal décor that reflects the beauty of the fall. Here are some easy and fun autumn touches that can bring charm to your barn while keeping it safe and practical for you and your horses.