Barn Management ADVS 2190 Barn Management What is

Barn Management ADVS 2190

Barn Management What is barn management? Barn management is the day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-to-year operations required to maintain a facility and the health of the horses. Why is barn management important? Health of the animals Financial efficiency Reputation Does everyone manage in the same way?

Barn Manager Requirements What are the requirements/skills of the barn manager? Education – None required, secondary education in a related field greatly improves chances for a job Experience – A minimum of 3 -5 years is required by most employers Accounting – Often times the manager is responsible for some/all of the financial records Writing – The manager is usually responsible to write contracts Ex. Bill of sale, lease agreements, trade agreements, etc. Other skills?

Weekly or Daily Management Manure Management Average 1, 000 lb horse produces ~50 lbs manure per day Water Nutrition General Care/Observation Wound care Horse handling and exercise Facility maintenance Equipment Service Animal records Breeding/Foaling Employees

Month-to-Month Management De-Worming Manure pit management Pasture management Purchases (hay, shavings, grain, etc. ) Bills (water, electricity, gas, etc. ) Incoming funds (lessons, boarding, training, etc. ) Event planning and hosting

Year-to-Year Management Taxes, Liability, Yearly earnings, etc. Vaccinations Breeding contracts Facility updates

What do you think management is like in Tryon International Equestrian Center these barns?

What do you think management is like in Texas A & M University’s Equestrian Complex these barns?

What do you think management is like in Scoggins Training Center these barns?

What do you think management is like in Colorado Trails Ranch these barns?

What do you think management is like in Small Backyard Facility these barns?

Management Style What factors might influence the management style? Purpose of the facility (Research, Training, Boarding, Breeding, Therapy, Recreation, etc. ) Capabilities of the facility (size and resources) Number of employees Available funding Customer expectations Public or private Number of animals

First Aspect of Barn Management Horse health and safety should be the number one priority! This includes: Daily observation Horses need to be examined daily for any health issues, open wounds, or lameness Health care Preventative care Wound care Feeding and watering Pasture management Manure and fly management Cleaning stalls and paddocks How does herd management differ from individual management?

Facility Management Lighting Construction Ventilation Maintenance Event preparation, Animal housing hosting, and cleanup Training/boarding stalls 12 x 12 Waste management – Foaling stalls 16 x 16 manure pit Lawn care Irrigation

Pasture Management Grazing Mow At least once a year to breakup manure Fertilizer After horses are moved from the pasture mow the remaining forage to 2 -3 inches; this helps reduce spot grazing and allows undergrowth to grow Harrow/Drag Pasture height should be 6 -8 inches before horses are turned out Move horses when pasture is 2 -3 inches tall or spot grazing occurs Apply as needed Perform a soil test every 2 -3 years Irrigation

Fence Management Fencing Barbed wire Cost effective Quick and easy to install Chance for injury? Electrical Barbed wire Electrical Woven wire Metal Temporary or Permanent Offset Woven wire Permanent barrier Containing small animals is not an issue Expensive Metal Panel or pipe Temporary or permanent Highest cost but can be the longest lasting Little to no maintenance Very sturdy Fence height should be equal to the horses withers

Business Management What type of business are you running? What is your business structure? Your reason for existing What are the state laws? Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Liability Company Corporation Develop a mission statement Breeding, Boarding, Training, Therapy, Recreation Taxes Buying/selling paperwork Hire a professional accountant & insurance agent There are Equine Specific Insurance Companies & Lawyers

USU Barn Management Horses 50 -60 horses 10 weanlings 4 yearlings 3 two-year olds 9 broodmares 1 stallion 14 research horses 19 riding horses Purpose Teaching Training Research Therapy Extension Events Clubs

USU Barn Management Facility Indoor arena Outdoor arena 3 stall barns totaling 34 stalls 6 Dry lots 1 stallion pen with turnout 1 mare turnout 3 pastures Management 1 Manager 3 Employees Faculty Students Funding Sale of horses Facility rental University