Stall cleaning might seem like a straightforward process, but does your daily routine include every step necessary for ensuring your horse’s health and comfort? A good routine will:
If you’re lucky enough to have a stall mattress, you only need to add bedding where your horse urinates. For mats and dirt floors, the amount of bedding necessary to keep your horse comfortable depends on the softness of the flooring. You’ll know you’re skimping too much on bedding if the hair on his hocks looks broken—a sign of the beginnings of hock sores. On the other hand, if his stall is attached to an outdoor run or “in-and-out,” and
