Equine Confinement Areas Tip Sheet Bundle

Each tip sheet in this bundle is a multi-page PDF packed with full color photographs and guidance from experts in the horse industry. Whether you print them out and store them in a binder or keep them on your digital device, they’re easy to refer back to whenever you need!

This bundle includes:

Build the Perfect Horse Shelter
Horses need protection from extreme heat, driving rain, and severe cold. This can be anything from a basic run-in shed to a larger structure like a barn with stalls, but regardless of what your shelter looks like, there are a few things to consider to ensure it addresses the needs of both you and your horse.

Creating and Using Equine Confinement Areas
The best way to improve your pasture next summer is to keep horses off soggy, dormant grasses this winter. By providing a designated space for your horses during pasture resting periods, you can effectively prevent overgrazing, ensuring a rejuvenated and flourishing pasture for the upcoming seasons. Follow these tips to create and use a horse-friendly, chore-efficient confinement area on your property.

Choosing the Right Horse Fencing
Whether establishing or enhancing a horse property, a primary consideration is selecting the right fencing. Numerous options exist to cater to diverse needs, balancing safety, aesthetics, and budget considerations. Delve into these recommendations to ensure your choice is equine-friendly, low-maintenance, and optimally efficient for daily chores.

Choosing the Right Gates for Your Horse Property
Anything that makes chores more difficult makes it less likely things will get done properly. There is nothing more irritating than not being able to get equipment or deliveries into an area because a gate is too small, or you have to walk “the long way” around a pasture every time you need to move horses or clean a paddock. Learn the art of selecting and adjusting gates to eliminate unnecessary hassles in your daily routine.

Track Paddocks and Slow Feeders
There are many reasons why a horse might need to be kept in a confinement area, including recovery and rehabilitation after an injury, predisposition to founder, protecting pastures during wet weather, or preventing damage caused by overgrazing. However, horses kept in confinement can easily become bored, which can lead to health and behavioral issues. Track paddocks and slow feeders are two enrichment techniques that mitigate boredom and encourage natural behaviors.

Building a Round Pen for Horses
Unleash the true potential of your training program with a well-constructed round pen. This guide offers invaluable insights on round pen design, dimensions, and materials, helping you create a versatile training space that fosters horse and rider connection. Learn effective techniques for creating boundaries, footing recommendations for optimal performance, and safety considerations to ensure your round pen’s functionality.

Dealing with Ice and Snow in Winter Horse Paddocks
Discover expert tips to create safe and cozy confinement areas that are free from ice and frozen pee spots. Keep your horses and yourself safe and sound throughout the winter months, ensuring a hassle-free and healthy equine environment—no matter the climate.

Managing Mud, Dust, and Drainage on Horse Properties
Many horse owners see mud as a universal but unavoidable inconvenience of horse keeping. However, mud can lead to disease, increased insect pests, dangerous conditions for both horses and their humans, and dust in the summer time. Mud also has a serious environmental impact when it pollutes streams, ponds, wetlands, and ground water. Stop mud before it starts with these smart solutions.

Equine Enrichment for Confinement Areas
There are many reasons why a horse might need to be kept in a confinement area, but confinement can lead to physical or behavioral issues unless we’re mindful of our horse’s individual needs. Use this guide to learn simple but effective strategies for creating enrichment opportunities in your horse’s confinement areas.

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