Learn how to make sure your horse has a clean, safe drink of water when he needs it, with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center, thanks to the Horse.com
Decreasing Barn Expenses During COVID-19
Tips from the United Horse Coalition to Reduce Barn Expenses and Keep Your Horse.
Should I Lock Down My Facility? Questions Answered by Equine Legal Solutions
Equine Legal Solutions has put together a thoughtful Q&A, well worth exploring if you are a barn owner.
Questions include:
If I choose not to close my barn at this time, do I have potential liability?
If I close my barn and deny my boarders and customers access to their horses, do I have potential liability?
If I have on-site trainers at my facility, should any barn closure extend to them?
What if my facility has horses that MUST be taken out of their stalls for exercise every day and we have no turnout areas or the horse is not one that can be turned out for its own safety?
My facility is self-care only, or some of my boarders are on a self-care program. What should I do?
Developing a Personal Preparedness Plan by Extension Horses
Extension Horses has created a great checklist to consider as you create your own personal preparedness plan for your horses and their caregivers.
Essential Equine Activities During a Pandemic by Extension Horses
A thoughtful infographic by Extension Horses to help horse and barn owners evaluate what equine activities are essential during a pandemic.
Best Practices for Your Equestrian Activities by Tara Swersie
Eventing Nation shared a great post from Tara Swersie, CEO of Event Clinics, regarding best practices for your Equestrian Activities.
Highlights include:
Many equestrian businesses and service providers are struggling financially to cope with the pandemic’s impact. If a venue is graciously offering you distance lessons or schooling options, do what you can to pay it forward.
Keep in mind that the team who cares for your horses will be under considerable strain to disinfect common surfaces and limit your exposure risk.
Use the bathroom at your home, rather than the barn. The fewer areas you access around the barn, the easier it is on barn employees.
Stay Safe and Hug Your Horse
