Facilities Articles
Equine Facilities: Stall Flooring and Bedding
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Flooring Packed or puddled rock-free clay on a well-drained base makes one of...
Equine Facilities: Barn Feed Room
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky The feed room is seldom larger than a box stall. Organize it for convenience...
Equine Facilities: Stall Barn Design Construction
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Barn Safety The construction of your facility should be conducive to the safety...
Equine Facilities: Stall Barn Windows
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky A small, adjustable 2' x 2' window in each box stall will provide light and...
Equine Facilities: Barn Tack Room
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Tack Room A well-organized and maintained tack room that is enclosed, dry, and...
Equine Facilities: Barn Alleyways and Access Doors
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Tack-up Areas Although horses may be groomed and tacked up in stalls, it is...
Equine Facilities: Stall Barn Lighting
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Good illumination is important for the convenience and safety of both the horse...
HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Equine Pasture Management
Why is good pasture important to horses? Well, because horses should consume at least 1-2% of their body weight each...
Effective Horse Fencing
Learn more about safe fencing strategies for your horse facility. Safe, sturdy fencing is an important...
Basics of Effective Horse Fencing
Fences for Horses Taken from Fences for Horses by G. T. Roberson & R. A. Mowrey Whether it's a backyard pen for a...
Types of Fencing Materials for Horses
There are many options in fencing material available to the owner. The most common materials are wood, metal, plastic,...