Feb 17 2010
Air Flow and the Health of Your Horse
Good air flow in your barn is crucial to your horse’s health. Warm, stale air is a breeding ground for fungus and lung problems.
A loft can create low ceilings, trapping warm air.
Install a roof exhaust fan. It’ll cost about $140, and a cupola to house it may cost $200 from a contractor (or $50 to $100 from a home-supply company such as The Home Depot)-but it’s an investment in your horses’ health. (An alternative: Install two exhaust fans, one at either end, near the roof peak.)
Ceiling fans over stalls improve circulation.
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