My son is drawing plans for a new barn, and stall size was one of the first things we worked through — because it’s also one of the hardest to fix after the fact. You can adjust flooring, change doors, improve ventilation. But if the stalls are too small for the horses you’re housing, you’re …
My grandson recently watched the flurry of activity in our barn after I brought a new horse home from the Fair Grounds. Between the vet checks, feed adjustments, and careful stall preparation, he noticed we treat a new arrival with far more scrutiny than the horses already in our string. He wanted to know why …
Horses in training or prepping for a show spend much of the day locked in a stall with very little stimulus. Seeing a stalled horse one day made me wonder if they get bored, and how does it affect them mentally. Horse confinement can lead to boredom, cribbing, anxiety, and stress. Mental stimulation is critical …