Clean and Prepare a Stall
Cleaning and Preparing a Stall:
Tools:
-Wheelbarrow
-Pitchfork
-Square Shovel
Start out by using the square shovel to pick out any large manure piles or to scrape up any damp spots. Then continue with the pitchfork to remove anything left over from the piles and unwanted hay. This way the remaining good sawdust from under will be able to be saved. Remember to dump the manure into the appropriate place.
If you notice any major wet spots, turn the horse out or simply remove the horse for a few hours and throw the stall up. Throwing the stall up means that you put all of the shavings in a pile against the wall, giving the floor a chance to dry out.
If a substantial amount of bedding was removed add more until you see fit. Keep in mind that there should be enough so the horse would be comfortable if it were to lay down, but not enough so that it goes to waste. Remember to clean the stall daily to prevent any health issues.
When preparing a stall for a horse you should take in consideration how big is the horse so that it will have enough room to turn around and move comfortably. Normally, a ten by ten (10x10) stall is big enough for most horses. For the bedding there are a couple of choices straw, shaving, sawdust, shredded paper, sand/dirt, rubber mats, or pellets (compressed sawdust). Make sure the horse has available food and water sources.
Tools:
-Wheelbarrow
-Pitchfork
-Square Shovel
Start out by using the square shovel to pick out any large manure piles or to scrape up any damp spots. Then continue with the pitchfork to remove anything left over from the piles and unwanted hay. This way the remaining good sawdust from under will be able to be saved. Remember to dump the manure into the appropriate place.
If you notice any major wet spots, turn the horse out or simply remove the horse for a few hours and throw the stall up. Throwing the stall up means that you put all of the shavings in a pile against the wall, giving the floor a chance to dry out.
If a substantial amount of bedding was removed add more until you see fit. Keep in mind that there should be enough so the horse would be comfortable if it were to lay down, but not enough so that it goes to waste. Remember to clean the stall daily to prevent any health issues.
When preparing a stall for a horse you should take in consideration how big is the horse so that it will have enough room to turn around and move comfortably. Normally, a ten by ten (10x10) stall is big enough for most horses. For the bedding there are a couple of choices straw, shaving, sawdust, shredded paper, sand/dirt, rubber mats, or pellets (compressed sawdust). Make sure the horse has available food and water sources.