Call Out The Natural Guard

If you don’t mind birds, barn swallows will happily nest in your barn, paying ?rent? by eating as many insects as possible. Kermit might sing, ?it isn?t easy being green,?…

Don’t make your barn too cozy

Cold winter weather may send you rushing to close the barn doors and windows, but doing so can put your horse’s respiratory health in jeopardy. A shut-tight barn may feel…

Get Control Over a Barn-Avoiding Horse

…indicate that a battle at the barn is brewing, and how you can overcome his barn-bound problem. Use my simple, step-by-step approach, and you’ll establish the control you need to…

The Best Horse Stall Fans

…installed, especially in older barns. CONSIDER COMMERCIAL QUALITY. Because barn fans tend to run continuously for months on end, durability is extremely important. Fans that are designated as ?commercial? tend…

A Fresh Look at Fencing

…501(c)3,” says Michael, “so donors can claim a legitimate tax deduction.” • Maintenance:The original fencing on the main farm is the same painted wood, maintenance-heavy board style for which Kentucky breeding…

Do Horses Speak on Christmas Eve?

| © Susan Sexton Were you in the barn late last Christmas Eve? Did you witness any, ummm, unusual happenings such as … voices? According to an old folk-tale, Christmas…

New York Barn Fire Kills 26 Horses

December 11, 2007 — On the evening of November 27 a barn fire destroyed Burgundy Hill Farm in Marcy, N.Y., killing 26 horses and sending two seriously injured horses to…