Barn fires are one of horse owners' biggest nightmares. In just a few minutes of heat, smoke, and fury, thousands of dollars of saddles, bridles, hay, grain, and equipment can be lost along with the barn. That your horse could be trapped inside is almost too painful to imagine.
Most barn fires are preventable, and a new booklet from The Humane Society of the United States, Making Your Horse Barn Fire Safe, will help horse owners prevent tragedy and protect their horses and barns from fire. This booklet is full of helpful information including precautions for existing barns, how to respond to a barn fire, building a fire-safe barn, and where to find additional resources.