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I am not an engineer or architect but I do know that if the barn is not a pole barn (structure is attached to poles set in the ground) then it is sitting on top of a footing or foundation.  This adds…

The variety of these structures on horse farms is large.  Here are some images from simple to hand made to ornate.  All do the job.  Whatever you choose to use remember to keep safety a priority followed by…

One of the fun things to do with horses is bathing and grooming the horse.  Even the hard edged rancher appreciates a clean horse.  Having a specialized area to do these things is common on almost every farm I visit.

Believe it or not, I have seen and have worked in some barns that are heated.  Some heat with overhead force hot air systems and others with radiant heat conducted through the concrete floor.  Fans and water…

The ability for a horse to live outside is accomplished on many farms by providing structures that allow for free entrance and exit at anytime for the horses.  These structures provide protection from the…

There are dozens of features I have seen from air conditioning to full water systems and tack rooms to sleeping quarters. This is something personal and is constantly improving. I have no advice here, just…

This is a subject you might think a vet is not fluent in. However you all need to know that for a while I shipped horses professionally before and during vet school. I drove the big 18 wheel semi trailers…

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There are so many different types of trailers made with different materials and configured in many ways.  It is a personal preference which type you use as there are advantages and disadvantages to each. …

Grab your coffee or wine / beer and your note pad for this one.  I have included so many images in this gallery because there are infinite combinations and designs.  Safety first followed by efficiency,…

In dry areas it helps to be able to irrigate pastures if water availability is an option. Here in FL we have an abundant water supply – usually. In other areas the water is restricted or needs to be…

I struggled against the Atlantic Ocean current to hold my depth as I watched a barracuda effortlessly stare at me in the distance. To become as effortless with horses as a fish.

Jog tracks are popular for many reasons, the most important one is the cost of building one. I had a 1/2 mile oval on a figure 8 track bull dozed on my farm in upstate New York that went through the woods. …

Jumps are either smoothed branches or well designed works of art. Here are some that I have captured for anyone wanting to look at some fancy jumps.

Some horses like to kick when in their stalls. If behavior modification or horse relocation is not an option then adding cushioning to the direct kick to the wall becomes necessary to prevent injury to the…