Due to unstable weather conditions and passing years, the horse stable absorbs moisture which makes the wood soft and thus it can easily catch termites. Since a soft wood is easier to chew, there are chances that the horse will swallow it, causing serious health issues. Such unhealthy environment is not good for the animal and it’s very important for a horse stable owner to know about the dangers that are associated with the untreated stable and what measures they must take to treat the wood to make it germ-free and long-lasting. You must have a good understanding of a treated horse stables before buying it.

There are various techniques that are taken into consideration when treating an untreated horse stable. They are-

• Getting the wood painted in one of the most favored option as it does not involve any chemical work.
• A water-based acrylic coating is highly water resistant and therefore does not attract moisture and helps in keeping insects and bugs away from the wood. It is long-lasting.
• Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) is also used for the treatment of wood but it turns the wood green in color.
• Some people also use pesticides to keep the pests off the stable.
• Timber comes in various colors but one should always choose a darker color as it will look new for several years and will not need re-treatment.
• The ventilation system should be improved as the horses need clean air and the animal also exhales moisture through breathing which must be circulated out of the stable.

Before you start to treat the stable, do the following things first-

• Remove all the unwanted items from the shelter.
• Wash the tack rooms.
• Wash the parted chambers.
• Wash the floor.
• Clean all the accessories belonging to the stable.
• Clean the horses.

After you are done with the basic cleaning, start the treatment of the stable and the wood. Let it dry naturally. Afterwards, setup your horse shelter as before. It is always very important to treat the bottom part of the stable first which is in reach of the animal rather than treating the non-reachable portions like roof tops.

The pests inside and around the horse stable is a threat to the health of the animal, so its very important for you, as an owner, to examine the stable regularly and if you are buying a new one, make sure you buy a treated horse stable so, that you don’t have to face the consequences of untreated stable later on. A well constructed, clean and dry, treated shelter is an important requirement to look for before finalizing the stable for your horses or ponies.

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