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Barn and Farm Equipment

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.

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Barn Equipment Tune-up

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