Nancy Jaffers has written an article that brings up some important points, especially regarding the loss of electricity. For example,
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Good information about planning for fire safety
Following the loss of eight horses in a barn fire at Gerry Carwood’s barn near Keeneland Racetrack on May 9,
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Ryan Rice contacted me with some good information about the electrical aspect of heated water buckets: “I’ve just read your
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Although the season for using heated water buckets is just about over, Dave Vigness has a good summer project for
Continue readingWhy Run-In Sheds Need Lightning Protection
If you have a run-in shed in your pasture, there is always a danger that the shed, possibly being the
Continue readingInfo from Fire Safety Expert Irvin Lichtenstein
Irvin Lichtenstein sent a Letter to the Editor of The Horse that was published in the June, 2012 issue, regarding
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For those folks who are planning a new barn or upgrading electrical components in your existing barn: Steve Corcoran checked
Continue readingFire Safety Tip – Using Baking Soda
Michelle Staples, author of “Save Your Horse! A Horse Owner’s Guide to Large Animal Rescue” (www.saveyourhorse.com) sent this information from
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