Horse barn equipment and farm equipment includes everything from buckets to hot water heaters to wheelbarrow and tractors. There is a lot of equipment needed for any farm. Horse Illustrated shares how to purchase, maintain, and use such items. In addition, there are safety considerations with some barn equipment. When owning a farm for the first time, there is a lot to learn about farm and barn management. Knowing the best tools for the job can make everything much easier. From cleaning and stripping stalls to planting and growing your own hay, a working horse farm has a lot of moving parts to it.

Barn Building Components

October 22, 2026

If you decide on building your barn from scratch, you’ll need to source all of the components. Here is a list to help you get started. Stall Mats  Boomerang stall mats are crafted using the highest-quality recycled rubber, ensuring unmatched durability and performance. Unlike crumb rubber mats that break down...

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Dealing with Inflation as an Equestrian

February 6, 2024

It’s no secret that prices are going up, up, up! Understandably, equestrians are watching every dollar so they can continue taking great care of their horses amid inflation. Instead of cruising along on autopilot, take a minute to walk through your barn chores and see them with fresh eyes. You’ll...

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DIY Barn Hacks

November 11, 2023

Whether it’s flies, mud, punishing sun or safety hazards, a farm has the potential to be filled with pain points. As horse owners, we have a clear responsibility to give them the best care possible, whether they’re a fancy show mount or weekend trail horse. Because of this, a well-run...

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Modern-Day Workhorses: All About UTVs and ATVs for the Horse Farm

February 5, 2022

Once upon a time, the typical horse farm needed little more than a single trusty tractor to handle most of the jobs and tasks around the farm. Tractors are still the go-to machine when you need power for big projects, but for many modern-day tasks, tractors are giving way to...

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It’s Electric: All About Electric Horse Fencing

January 1, 2022

Electric fencing remains a very popular and effective fence choice for many horse properties. And it’s for good reason: Electric fence is reasonably low-maintenance (no wooden rails to paint!) and typically does a fine job at keeping horses safely contained. Electric fencing also makes an excellent secondary barrier across other...

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Hay Accessories for Horses: Make Feeding Your Horses Easier

September 22, 2021

Forage is the main component of a healthy equine diet. Here are hay accessories for horses to make feeding it a little easier. Tarter Round Bale Feeder Prioritizing safety, the spacing prevents horses from getting a hoof stuck in the feeder, while the smooth, rounded top loops discourage excessive mane...

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How to Clean Buckets, Feed Tubs, Water Tanks and Hay Nets

February 25, 2021

One stable chore that should be done regularly is cleaning and disinfecting the containers from which a horse eats and drinks. Completing this task so your horse has clean feed equipment is more than a quick rinse under the water hydrant; it involves several critical steps and an understanding of...

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Fall Farm Prep

June 20, 2020

When it still feels like fall to you, your horses know better! And they start putting on their winter coats in response to the diminishing hours of daylight, whether there is a chill in the air, and this winter coat is a forerunner of the cold weather to come. Why...

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Barn Equipment Tune-up

July 11, 2018

Read for tips on barn equipment maintenance. While you may know exactly how to get yourself and your horse in shape and ready for springtime activities, there’s another area of barn life that requires your post-winter attention: your farm machines and barn equipment. Whether it’s a small tractor, ATV, UTV,...

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Compact Tractor Buyers’ Guide

January 28, 2010

Sub-Compact Tractors (Under 30 HP) Kioti CK27 – Click for full-sized image KIOTI CK27 The KIOTI CK27 is a smaller yet well-powered tractor that offers great maneuverability and fuel economy.  It is available with a choice of either hydrostatic or synchro shuttle transmission for a wide range of applications.  The...

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