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If there is anything the Covid19 crisis has taught us all it is to have a Plan B.

Horse owners never expected suddenly to find themselves cut off from access to their horses that were in livery. Commercial barn owners did not expect to be left holding the muck fork and dealing with frustrated clients. In some states, folks were not affected, but for others, such as those in the North-East, the time away from being allowed to see/...

Blog By Nikki Alvin-Smith

Lots of folks are going green these days, venturing into vegetable growing for the first time to secure their own food source amidst the Covid19 pandemic. During World War II the ‘Victory Garden’ concept captured the benefits of producing foodstuffs on your own soil, limiting reliability on outside sources.

Other reasons to go green include health concerns and the ethic of mitigating the damage caused by our individual carbon...

What do chickens need? If you are raising chickens for meat or for eggs, you’ll find that it can be sometimes very challenging. They are prone to some health issues that can pass very quickly, due to their close proximity in a coop/confined space.

We also need to worry about predators when we raise chickens and it doesn’t matter where you live, whether in off-grid living or in the city, there will be predators. Even in downtown Denver, in the very heart of the city, you will see foxes roaming...

Blog By Nikki Alvin-Smith

There are expenses over and above the barn to consider when you purchase horse housing. The key to staying on budget is to be aware of all the components and put together an accurate list that identifies the real costs of construction of your new horse barn.

Start your barn purchasing process with a ‘to-the-penny’ quote for the actual structure itself. Include itemized prices for all options and...

With most of us cooped up inside our homes thanks to the global health crisis, the need for fresh air has never been more important. According to research on the Royal Society, this increased isolation can lead to some negative mental health effects—from cognitive decline, to a weakened immune system.

While the restrictions make it complicated to simply visit the park as we please, it doesn't mean you should just lie on the couch the entire day. Fortunately, you can still take care of...

Blog By Nikki Alvin-Smith

Cleaning the kennel is an unpleasant task.  Any dog owner would welcome ways to make this daily job as quick, easy and ‘painless’ as possible. Whether it is a residential one or two dog kennel, or a commercial kennel that houses 20 plus canines, efficient and practical kennel design is the way to speed up dog waste cleanup time. Work smarter not harder!

Circling the Drain

Cleanup necessarily involves water, so an...

Blog By Nikki Alvin-Smith

As many horse owners know, utilizing an equine hay feeder can significantly reduce the waste and thus cost, of the horse hay budget. The use of a hay feeder can also be beneficial to a horse’s health, as it reduces the pace at which they feed. This encourages better mastication of the hay before ingestion, and provides chewing satisfaction, that translates to less stress on the horse both mentally and physically.

The...

Owning a horse is pure happiness, and if you are one proud owner, you will know that having a four-legged friend can be tiresome and expensive. A lot of effort goes into maintaining a horse and its barn, even though it is worth it. Although horses spend most of their time outdoors, they need to have a cozy and spacious barn to keep themselves warm and comfortable.  Thus, your barn needs to be well-maintained and upgraded to its best version. But how will you know that it needs an upgrade? Here are five signs that your barn needs a makeover

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Horizon Structures has received approval to continue delivering animal shelters during the COvid-19 crisis.
However, in accordance with the PA Governor’s mandate and for the safety of our customers and employees our offices will remain closed to the public until further notice.  However, we are here answering the phones and can continue taking orders and scheduling deliveries to meet the needs of our customers and the animals that depend on us.
We are...