Barn Doors And Windows ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 c…
Author: Doc-t
Grooming Stalls And Wash Areas ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 special…
Systems Heating And Cooling ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 …
Sheds And Condo Stalls ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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…
Trailer Features ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 …
*Trailering Horses ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 du…
Stop The Confusion Part 2 – HorseTalk Webinar ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
This is a replay of a HorseTalk™ webcast. Be sure to enroll in the next one and join Doc T live.
Trailer Types ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 …
Stall Views And Interiors Of Barns ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 combinatio…
Pasture Irrigation ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 …
Barracuda! ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 effort…
Training Jog Tracks ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 …
Training Jumps ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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.
Stall Kick Mats ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
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 kic…
Our Special Day ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
This is a tribute to 38 years with Kathy. She recognized that "thing" in me that only a woman can recognize and she is the reason I am here with you t…
Laundry Rooms ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Laundry rooms are often seen in barns where horse hair can be kept from the clothes people wear. Washing horse blankets requires a heavy duty machin…
Systems Lighting ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
The primary purpose of electricity in a barn is to have lights but unfortunately the placement of lights have been left to the discretion of architect…
Professional Working Areas ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Areas dedicated for use by visiting professionals are found in large barns where their activity can be separated from the day to day activities of gro…
Protective Trim ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Horses often use their teeth to chew on the barn (this is called pica) and protective trim helps to prevent damage. However I have also seen horses …
Retaining Walls ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
When a structure is built into a hill then there needs to be a retaining wall. This prevents the hill that was cut into from moving down into the stru…
Roof Structure Details ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
This gallery has images of details from a variety of barn roof structures. Some are functional and some are aesthetic.
Training Round Pens ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Round pens are made in many ways. Some simple panels and others engineering marvels.
Salt And Mineral Dispensers ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Here are some images of ways to dispense salt and minerals that I have seen on many farms. Personally I use a mined salt block on the ground or havi…
Stall Wall Sandwich Boards ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Stall walls made of plank boards stacked on edge inside a channel make a quick set up for stalls. They also provide an easy way to take the wall dow…
Systems Security ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
The advent of inexpensive outdoor cameras and electronic sensors have led to this topic. The visual recording helps to prevent theft and worker abus…
500,000 Miles ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Half a million miles with few mechanical problems.My GMC pick up truck is the most important piece of equipment. It takes me safely around the country…
Systems Shades And Wind Barriers ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Blocking direct sunlight using shades is important in hot climates. The direct heat on the horse or barn areas make life uncomfortable and even dang…
Systems Solar Panels ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Solar panels are improving in their ability to generate electricity and usually require a lot of roof space to become useful. Barn and arena roofs a…
Stall Doors And Latches ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
There are so many varieties but I might be able to categorize stall doors into groups: swinging in, swinging out and sliding. All have advantages an…
Stall Floor Dividers ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Bedding often slips out from the stall under the stall door and into the aisle making a mess. One simple solution is to place a board across the fro…
Stall Walls ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
The images in this gallery will demonstrate the variety of designs and materials. There are a few principles to stall walls. They must be durable …
Storage Equipment And Trailer ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
A place to keep equipment and trailers from exposure to weather is necessary on any farm. This protection from the elements will extend the working …
Barn Loft Storage ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Many barns utilize the space just below the roof and above the stalls (the loft) for storing things. Where the temperatures are moderate, lofts are …
Storage Feed And Bedding ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Storing food and bedding should give protection from weather and be efficient to access for use. These things are accessed daily and have turnover o…
Tack Rooms ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
If you ride your horses you will need a place to keep your saddle, bridle and cleaning supplies. This room should be organized and kept clean. Thi…
Grain Based To Forage Based Diet (testimony) ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
This is a testimony from a horse owner who took the 2 week no-grain challenge. A video - "Grain Based To Forage Based Diet"
Arenas Uncovered ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Uncovered arenas are easier to build and less expensive. Their use in harsh climates is limited. The footing material and how it is constructed is t…
Systems Insect And Bird Control ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Vectors are flying insects like stable flies and mosquitos which not only annoy us and our horses but they also carry and distribute diseases. Birds…
Systems Ventilation ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
My large animal veterinary medicine professor told us a story of a visit to a dairy barn in the middle of winter filled with milking cows all with pne…
Water Bucket Safety ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Water buckets seem harmless yet they are famous for catching eyelids and removing them. Ouch! And preventable.
Systems Water Delivery ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Water either comes from the ground or from the sky. It is then tapped into and poured into a container for our horses to drink. While simple in co…
*Horsemanship ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Horsemanship is leadership. This simple phrase sums up all of my experience with connecting with tens of thousands of horses I have never been wit…
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 01 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 1 - A horse can kill or hurt you.
There were 201 deaths caused by farm animals in a year. This included horses. But there were over 1 million…
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 02 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 2 - The horse that will hurt or kill you is your own.
This law is about complacency. As we become comfortable around our horses we start taking…
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 03 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 3 - Whenever working with a horse, always use a halter and lead. Stay connected.
The idea behind a physical connection with a horse is that i…
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 04 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 4 - Place yourself between the horse and the exit.
This law is an interesting concept that needs to start with a story. I finished working on …
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 05 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 5 - Become the leader.
This law focuses on a simple principle of horses. They exist in groups with a hierarchical structure. In other words, …
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 06 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 6 - To be a leader, you need to know the personalities of who you are leading.
Take four people and ask them to take out the garbage from the kit…
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 07 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 7 - Seek first to understand…
This law is the first of two intrinsically connected laws, yet they need discussion separately. Originally it cam…
10 Irrefutable Laws – Law 08 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )
Law 8 - ... then to be understood.
All leaders have a plan. A leader's purpose is to have a vision of where the group will end up. Again from Stephen…