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One of the most dreaded phrases a horseperson can imagine hearing is
"The barn is on fire!"
Excerpts from "Fire Drill" by Dr. Alice Marold DVM
February/March 1998 Sentinel

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Fortunately barn fires are not anfire dog.GIF (7151 bytes) everyday occurence, but the result can be so tragic that we must do all we can.

TIP #1:
Every barn should have a suitable fire extinguisher at each entrance! If you enter the barn and find that a small fire has started, it is best to have an extinguisher close at hand, rather than having to run to the tack room or other end of the barn to find one. Ask your fireman to advise you as to the type and size of extinguishers you need, and waste a charge to learn how to use one confidently.


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 TIP #2:
". . Because the old story     about leading horses from burning buildings, only to  have them rush back to the traditional safety of their now unsafe stalls, is not a total myth, be sure there is a paddock with a gate near the exits of the barn where a horse can be safely deposited and the rescuer return to save another. Be sure the gate swings easily and the latch is dependable and easy to figure out."

With care and foresight all our horses can be much safer, and barn fires less frequent.

To learn more about protecting your barn from fire, read  Dr. Alice Marold's complete article as it appears in the February/March Sentinel.