Post by Haleigh Sharphowl on Oct 24, 2006 10:02:49 GMT -5
STALLS
-Stalls should be picked out twice a day. This entails sifting through all of the shavings with a pitchfork and dumping any piles into a wheelbarrow. Any spilled hay or grain should be tossed as well, along with any particularly wet spots. Wet areas may need to be shoveled. When the stall is done, sweep a roughly 3' semi-circle by the door to reduce the amount of shavings being tracked out by the horses. Bedding should be "banked" against the walls and in the corners unless the horse's clipboard says otherwise. The horse may be in the stall when working, but it is advised to do this while they are turned out.
-Stalls should be stripped twice a week. This is time-consuming and you should not intend on doing all of the stalls in one day. All shavings must be shoveled out of the stall. The floor and lower walls should be sprayed down with a diluted bleach solution. Any cobwebs should be brushed out with a broom, and any windows should be wiped down with a Windex-dipped cloth. Let the stall dry thoroughly before laying down fresh shavings and banking them. Finally, sweep a 3' semi-circle in front of the door.
MUCK HEAP
-All wheelbarrows are to be dumped in the muck heap. A truck comes by on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday to remove the manure and soiled bedding for compost purposes. Drive your wheelbarrow as far back into the heap as you possibly can before dumping it -- this ensures that the most waste as possible will be able to fit.
WATER BUCKETS
-Corner feeders are cleaned and refilled at 10:45 A.M. and 7:15 P.M. This means pulling out the corner feeder, dumping its contents outside, scrubbing the inside of the bucket with a diluted bleach solution, rinsing the bucket, and filling it up again. In-between waterings the corner feeders should be 'topped off'. (The corner feeders hold about 8 gallons of water.)
FEEDING
-Feed is distributed at 7:25 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., with any afternoon rations distributed at 10:45 A.M. All feed should be prepared BEFORE any is distributed. Feed pans should be filled, carried down to a wheelbarrow, and then delivered. Horses are always fed in their stalls unless they are shed horses.
-Hay is topped off at 10:45 A.M. and 7:15 P.M. If hay is dusty or looks old, or if the horse isn't eating much hay, the old hay should be disposed of before any new hay is placed in. The nets should be filled to maximum capacity unless the horse is on a restricted diet. Some horses also require a flake or two of alfalfa hay, so be sure to check the clipboards.
-Hay nets are washed in the washing machine periodically. They are all washer and dryer safe!
DELIVERIES
-Feed and shavings are delivered on the 1st of the month sometime in the evening. It will be dropped off across from the hot walker. Use wheelbarrows and teamwork to get them up in the loft where they belong.
-Hay is delivered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. It will be delivered straight to the loft.
KEEPING THE BARN TIDY
-There is no excuse for cobwebs! If you see any, grab a broom and sweep them out. They are unsightly, and a fire hazard that is easily prevented.
-The barn aisles should be swept after horses are turned out and after horses are brought back in. Do not sweep it out the barn door and do NOT sweep it into the indoor arena -- sweep it into a pile and shovel it into a wheelbarrow.
-Make sure the fire extinguishers are always in their designated location. There is no reason to move them anyway! If you use one for any reason, make a note of it in your logbook so it can be replaced.
-All tools used in the barn should be placed back in the loft, or hung up against the wall. Brooms, shovels, pitchforks, wheelbarrows, feed scoops, scissors -- anything. It's very frustrating to not be able to find the things you need!
ARENA MAINTENANCE
-There is no excuse for manure! If your horse messes in the ring while you are riding, it is your responsibility to go back and shovel it up when you are done.
-Take very good care of the jumps and other obstacles. The barrels and jumps are re-painted every spring. When you have spare time, hose off the equipment so it stays bright and looks good. If you break a piece of equipment, notify a barn manager immediately so it can be fixed or replaced.
-The arenas are aerated every Friday night. This ensures the best possible footing for your horse. Please do us a hand and double-check that the arena is manure-free and that all equipment is removed Friday afternoon, so the job goes smoothly.
HAY LOFT
-Sweep up excess hay and grain daily. This also eliminates dust, which keeps our hay fresher. A person can slip on spilled grain or hay, which is dangerous. Also clean up any trash you find, like empty supplement containers/feed bags, or baling twine.
-Dispose of old bales of hay. Anything that looks dusty, old, or smells bad should be thrown in the manure pit. We buy plenty of hay -- there is no excuse for keeping around bad stuff.
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ODD JOBS
-Joints and latches should be lubricated on the last day of the month. This keeps everything functioning properly and can even prevent an accident. WD-40 can be found in the hay loft. Don't spray it near water or food buckets!
-Vaccuum the barn. This sounds absolutely absurd, but use the 5-gallon ShopVac to vaccuum the floors, walls, light fixtures, rafters, etc. a couple of times a year. This sucks up all the very, very fine silt or dust that would just become airborne if you tried to sweep it out.
-Stalls should be picked out twice a day. This entails sifting through all of the shavings with a pitchfork and dumping any piles into a wheelbarrow. Any spilled hay or grain should be tossed as well, along with any particularly wet spots. Wet areas may need to be shoveled. When the stall is done, sweep a roughly 3' semi-circle by the door to reduce the amount of shavings being tracked out by the horses. Bedding should be "banked" against the walls and in the corners unless the horse's clipboard says otherwise. The horse may be in the stall when working, but it is advised to do this while they are turned out.
-Stalls should be stripped twice a week. This is time-consuming and you should not intend on doing all of the stalls in one day. All shavings must be shoveled out of the stall. The floor and lower walls should be sprayed down with a diluted bleach solution. Any cobwebs should be brushed out with a broom, and any windows should be wiped down with a Windex-dipped cloth. Let the stall dry thoroughly before laying down fresh shavings and banking them. Finally, sweep a 3' semi-circle in front of the door.
MUCK HEAP
-All wheelbarrows are to be dumped in the muck heap. A truck comes by on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday to remove the manure and soiled bedding for compost purposes. Drive your wheelbarrow as far back into the heap as you possibly can before dumping it -- this ensures that the most waste as possible will be able to fit.
WATER BUCKETS
-Corner feeders are cleaned and refilled at 10:45 A.M. and 7:15 P.M. This means pulling out the corner feeder, dumping its contents outside, scrubbing the inside of the bucket with a diluted bleach solution, rinsing the bucket, and filling it up again. In-between waterings the corner feeders should be 'topped off'. (The corner feeders hold about 8 gallons of water.)
FEEDING
-Feed is distributed at 7:25 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., with any afternoon rations distributed at 10:45 A.M. All feed should be prepared BEFORE any is distributed. Feed pans should be filled, carried down to a wheelbarrow, and then delivered. Horses are always fed in their stalls unless they are shed horses.
-Hay is topped off at 10:45 A.M. and 7:15 P.M. If hay is dusty or looks old, or if the horse isn't eating much hay, the old hay should be disposed of before any new hay is placed in. The nets should be filled to maximum capacity unless the horse is on a restricted diet. Some horses also require a flake or two of alfalfa hay, so be sure to check the clipboards.
-Hay nets are washed in the washing machine periodically. They are all washer and dryer safe!
DELIVERIES
-Feed and shavings are delivered on the 1st of the month sometime in the evening. It will be dropped off across from the hot walker. Use wheelbarrows and teamwork to get them up in the loft where they belong.
-Hay is delivered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. It will be delivered straight to the loft.
KEEPING THE BARN TIDY
-There is no excuse for cobwebs! If you see any, grab a broom and sweep them out. They are unsightly, and a fire hazard that is easily prevented.
-The barn aisles should be swept after horses are turned out and after horses are brought back in. Do not sweep it out the barn door and do NOT sweep it into the indoor arena -- sweep it into a pile and shovel it into a wheelbarrow.
-Make sure the fire extinguishers are always in their designated location. There is no reason to move them anyway! If you use one for any reason, make a note of it in your logbook so it can be replaced.
-All tools used in the barn should be placed back in the loft, or hung up against the wall. Brooms, shovels, pitchforks, wheelbarrows, feed scoops, scissors -- anything. It's very frustrating to not be able to find the things you need!
ARENA MAINTENANCE
-There is no excuse for manure! If your horse messes in the ring while you are riding, it is your responsibility to go back and shovel it up when you are done.
-Take very good care of the jumps and other obstacles. The barrels and jumps are re-painted every spring. When you have spare time, hose off the equipment so it stays bright and looks good. If you break a piece of equipment, notify a barn manager immediately so it can be fixed or replaced.
-The arenas are aerated every Friday night. This ensures the best possible footing for your horse. Please do us a hand and double-check that the arena is manure-free and that all equipment is removed Friday afternoon, so the job goes smoothly.
HAY LOFT
-Sweep up excess hay and grain daily. This also eliminates dust, which keeps our hay fresher. A person can slip on spilled grain or hay, which is dangerous. Also clean up any trash you find, like empty supplement containers/feed bags, or baling twine.
-Dispose of old bales of hay. Anything that looks dusty, old, or smells bad should be thrown in the manure pit. We buy plenty of hay -- there is no excuse for keeping around bad stuff.
---
ODD JOBS
-Joints and latches should be lubricated on the last day of the month. This keeps everything functioning properly and can even prevent an accident. WD-40 can be found in the hay loft. Don't spray it near water or food buckets!
-Vaccuum the barn. This sounds absolutely absurd, but use the 5-gallon ShopVac to vaccuum the floors, walls, light fixtures, rafters, etc. a couple of times a year. This sucks up all the very, very fine silt or dust that would just become airborne if you tried to sweep it out.