Protecting Your Horses Against Extreme Heat And Cold

Over the last decade we have seen more and more
extreme weather, and unless you have prepared
for it you may have fogotten about your horses
and other animals who have to stay outside.
Remember that they must be protected as much as
possible to keep them safe and healthy.

When you keep horses, you need to attend to
their needs throughout the whole year and this
means protecting them from the sun in the summer
as well as the cold of the harsh winters. No
animal should have to endure the cold winter
months with no protection from the biting and
chilly air, horse barns being perfect for
keeping your animals both warm and safe.

You would not entertain the idea of sleeping
outside in the cold in the depths of winter and
you should not allow your horses this discomfort
either. Although horses are more resilient to the
cold winter weather than other animals and
humans, constructing a shelter in the form of a
barn will keep them comfortable and warm during
the harsher winter months. You can choose
between wood or metal for your construction
depending on your exact needs and budget.

Caring for your animals and livestock is a very
important part of being a farmer or an individual
animal owner. In this day and age no animal
should have to endure pain and suffering, there
being some simple measures you can take to
ensure that they stay comfortable and warm.
Horse barns do not need to be expensive or
luxurious, a door that closes and some hay being
sufficient to keep your animals warm.

On a cold or windy day you will be able to see
just how your horses are suffering, prolonged
cold spells being particularly harmful for your
animals. Any animal needs a place to rest and
shelter away from the elements such as the rain
and wind. A simple barn construction can provide
just what your animals needs and will allow you
to sleep at night safe in the knowledge that
your horses are warm and comfortable too.

Once you have constructed your horse barns they
really are low maintenance. Simply by changing
the straw bedding you lay down and keeping the
area clean and hygienic your horses will have a
comfortable home where they will stay dry and
comfortable. Your horses' health should be of
prime importance to you and by protecting your
animals from the cold and extreme weather
conditions you will be ensuring their health
stays on its' prime too.

Extreme weather conditions can occur at many
times of year and not just in the cold and dark
winter months. Excessive wind or rain can also
be detrimental to the health of your animals,
these times requiring shelter too. Just like you
would get a cold and a fever if you stood outside
in torrential rain, your horses health would be
affected too. Although your animals may look
tough they can still be susceptible to illness
when not cared for correctly.

Horse barns are therefore the ideal solution to
all your equestrian needs. Whether you live in an
area with cold winters or high rainfall, your
animals need somewhere dry and warm to shelter.
Choose from metal or wood and simple or more
complex structures, giving your horses the same
level of comfort that you experience in your own
home.


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Jessica Wallner is a guest blogger and writer for
Castlebrook Barns in Fontana, California. For
more information about custom horse barn designs
please call 800-522-2767 or visit:
http://www.castlebrookbarns.com


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