Selecting Proper Facilities for Horses (part 2) Flashcards
1
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Ventilation
A
Mandatory for preventing disease and alleviating heat in warm weather
2
Q
Floor standards
A
- free from dust
- able to absorb urine
- readily available
- inexpensive
- durable
3
Q
Flooring examples
A
- straw
- oats
- pinewood chips
- peat moss
- rice and peanut hulls
4
Q
Primary requirements for buildings for horses
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- adequate space for the number and breed of animals to be housed with possible expansion
- protection from weather extremes
- free from drafts
- plenty of fresh air
- dry place to bed down
5
Q
Secondary requirements
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- zoning or regulatory requirements (not offensive to neighbors)
- convenient water supply protected form freezing
- adequate storage for feed, bedding and equipment
- convenient manure disposal
- within budget
- durble constructionmaterials to minimize maintenance,repairs and fire risk
6
Q
Site selection (things to think about)
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- meet local zoning laws
- slope 2-6% for drainage
- detailed site plan
- plans for visitor access, vehicle traffic, impact on neighbors, manure handling
7
Q
Possible Special Features
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- bathroom
- office
- kitchen and eating area
- handling facilities
- feed and storage room
- special equipment
8
Q
Horse barn variations
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- broodmare and foaling barn
- barren mare barn
- stallion barn and paddock
- breeding shed and corral
- weanling and yearling quarters
- riding stables
9
Q
Stall doors
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- easy to open
- safety closing
- strong
- simple to operate
- can have mesh top for ventilation
10
Q
Exercising and training arena parameters
A
at least 36ft
11
Q
Group riding or turning carts parameters
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minimum 60ft
12
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Arena ceiling heights
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minimum 14 ft
minimum 16 ft for hunter jumper
13
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Functions of the ventilation system
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- provides fresh air
- controls moisture buildup
- moves enough air to dilute any airborne organism
- controls and/or moderates temp extremes
