Plan Your Spring Barn To-Do List

A thorough spring cleaning for your horse barn helps you identify issues, improve barn safety, and make your barn a safer, more enjoyable space for people and horses. Add these items to your spring barn to-do list to get your barn in top shape so you’re ready to focus on riding and working with your horses once the warmer weather arrives.

5 Must-Do Chores to Keep Your Horse Barn in Top Shape

Regarding your horse barn, spring cleaning concerns more than just your stable’s appearance. A thorough spring cleaning helps you identify issues, improve barn safety, and make your barn a safer, more enjoyable space for people and horses. Add these items to your spring barn to-do list to get your barn in top shape so you’re ready to focus on riding and working with your horses once the warmer weather arrives.

Thoroughly Clean Your Feed Room and Hay Storage

Start by thoroughly cleaning out your feed room and hay storage areas. Pull out all of your feed storage bins and clean out any old, moldy, or spilled feed. Thoroughly sweep behind the bins to remove spilled feed which could attract rodents.

Next, check all of your supplement buckets. Throw out any expired supplements. You can often reuse the containers to store nails, screws, and other small items; otherwise, clean them out and recycle them.

Cleaning out your barn, First Aid kit, or medicine cabinet is also important. As is the case in working horse barn, safety is paramount! Check expiration dates on medications since it’s easy to hold onto unused meds for months or years. Collect expired medications and take them to a medication take-back kiosk or event to dispose of them safely. You can check in with your town about upcoming events; your vet also might know of some.

Your hay storage area also needs a thorough cleaning before you get new hay this spring. Remove any old, dusty, or moldy bales. Sweep up any loose hay and remove it from the area. You can place it in your manure pile, or you can use it for gardening.

And while you’re sprucing up your barn, don’t forget to upgrade your tack room with our Roosevelt Collection Bridle Hooks. These hooks are a perfect blend of rugged durability and refined elegance, making them a great addition to keep your tack organized and your barn looking polished for the season.

Check and Repair Pasture Fencing

This is a great time to check and repair any of your run or pasture fencing. Winter can take a toll on fencing, so walk all of your fences and look for damage. Be sure to inspect the gates and gate latches, too carefully. Addressing any weaknesses or issues in your fencing now can help keep your horses safe during longer hours of turnout this spring. Plus, if your horses haven’t been out in a particular pasture all winter, inspecting the fencing closely can help prevent escapees.

If your fencing is nearing the end of its life, plan to replace it to maximize your horses’ safety. Our HDPE fencing is a great alternative. It’s exceptionally durable, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. We offer plenty of custom options, including 2, 3, 4, and 5 rail configurations, and the fencing posts are available in different lengths, so they can work with varying climates and soil conditions. You can also choose from eight beautiful colors to complement your horse barn’s look.

Here are some friendly tips to make cleaning horse stalls easier: 5 Helpful Tips for Keeping Horse Stalls Clean!

Sell or Give Away Unneeded Tack and Blankets

To easily and relatively quickly refresh your barn, go through your tack and blankets and remove any items that you no longer need. Doing so can create some extra storage space, help you stay organized, and give your horse stable a cleaner look.

Once you’ve identified items you no longer need, you can offer them up for sale at a local tack sale, take them to a consignment shop, or sell them online. If you don’t want to deal with the process of selling items, consider giving them away to a local equine nonprofit, like a rescue or a 4-H group. Nonprofits can give you a donation receipt for the value of the items, and you can then write that value off on your taxes.

You can find additional ideas on supporting the equestrian community here: 8 Ways to Give Back to the Equestrian Community.

Remat Your Horse Stalls

After your horses have spent more time in their stalls over the winter, your stalls may need extra attention. Pull up old rubber stall mats, redo your horse stall base, and then remit the stalls so they’re smooth. Doing so will simplify cleaning them, saving you time on your barn chores.

If the stall mats are excessively worn or are tearing, it’s time to replace them. Our Interlocking Horse Stall Mats are highly durable mats crafted from 100% recycled vulcanized rubber. They feature a slip-resistant surface for safety, and their interlocking design helps keep them in place while preventing bedding from working its way down between the mats. They’re backed by an industry-leading warranty, making them an excellent investment in your stable.

Consider installing the?StableComfort Horse Stall Mattress for an exceptional stall flooring solution. This innovative, wall-to-wall system mimics the natural feel of pasture, providing your horse with unparalleled comfort. Designed with a rubber-filled mattress and durable top cover, it significantly enhances cushioning over surfaces like crushed stone and concrete.?The system is equivalent to about six inches of bedding, reducing the need for excess bedding while cutting down on stall cleaning time and labor.

Additionally, by minimizing bedding use, you’ll see up to 66% less manure, resulting in lower ammonia levels and a healthier, dust-free environment for your horse. Built to last, StableComfort mattresses come with a three-year warranty and can perform optimally for 10–15 years with proper maintenance.

Whether you choose the standard or Premium version—with an added foam pad for older or competition horses—this system is a long-term investment in your horse’s well-being and your barn’s efficiency.

You can read more about stall mattresses and their installation in our detailed guide: Horse Stall Mattresses 101. This article covers everything you need to know, from benefits and maintenance to step-by-step installation tips.

Address Muddy Paddock Areas

Spring rains can bring lots of mud, so focus on getting ahead of the issue now. Mud Control Grids are ideal for pastures, gate areas, paddocks, and other spaces where you have mud issues. These grids create a solid surface to keep horses and humans out of the mud. They’re designed for efficient water drainage to reduce mud buildup, and their anti-slip design offers extra grip, even when wet. The grids are resistant to frost and UV rays, and they’re built to withstand harsh pasture positions.

Since the mats are easy to install and require minimal site preparation, they make for a great spring project that you can then leave in place year-round. They’re a great investment in your horses’ safety.

Contact American Stalls Today to Order Supplies for Your Spring Barn To-Do List

As you work through your spring barn to-do list and identify what needs to be done, American Stalls can provide you with the necessary supplies. We stock everything from mud control grids to the StableComfort Horse Stall Mattress system. Contact us?today at?(855) 957- 8255, email us at?[email protected]?to schedule a sales and design consultation,?or complete?our inquiry form.

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