Storage of feeds -
A horse is very particular about what he eats and drinks. He is unlikely to feed on mouldy forage, poisonous plants, or grass treated with weed-killer. However, access to these could be dangerous, as a hungry or greedy horse is less fussy. Rat poisons (or rat droppings) may also cause serious illness. Employ a stable cat!

Feed charts for every horse should be marked up clearly, to prevent mistakes. The different types of feed should be identified perhaps by writing on the bins. These should always be emptied of old food, and cleaned before re-filling.

Whole grain keeps well in dry, cool conditions, but rolled or crushed grain should be consumed within two to four weeks. Keep food utensils clean and the floor swept. An electric power point will be useful for boiling water.

Vermin - Keep feed in vermin-proof bins, with strongly-secured lids. Rats and mice must be controlled, as they will eat and contaminate food & spread disease

Hay and Straw - Should be stacked on pallets, or slats, to allow air to circulate underneath and to preserve the lowest bales from damp, to avoid waste. Wet Hay soon becomes mouldy and inedible

Good food is wasted - if it is not stored in a dry, cleanm place. Damp food deteriorates quickly, and mouldy food is poisonous. Dirty floors with food remains scattered everywhere soon attract vermin and bacteria. So keep the store room swept and tidy