How to Sterilize a Horse Stall

A horse is happier in a clean stall free of manure and urine, as well as the attendant unpleasant odors and dirt. In addition to routine cleaning, conduct an occasional sterilization to eliminate unseen sources of filth that build up over time, causing bad smells, attracting biting insects, and encouraging the growth of potentially toxic mold.

Things You'll Need

  • Pitchfork
  • Shovel
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Large broom
  • Garden hose
  • Cleaning solution
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove everything from the stall, including the horse.

    • 2

      Clean out all of the bedding and manure with a pitchfork and wheelbarrow.

    • 3

      Use a broom to dislodge cobwebs and dirt from the walls.

    • 4

      Sweep the stall floor with a broom to remove remaining particles of bedding, dirt, and cobwebs.

    • 5

      Spray the stall with a hard jet of water to remove stubborn particles and to prepare the floor for washing.

    • 6

      Apply a disinfectant cleaning solution to all surfaces of the stall, then scrub with a sponge, brush, or rag.

    • 7

      Wash and rinse the horse's buckets and leave them in the sun to dry.

    • 8

      Rinse all surfaces of the stall. Open the barn doors and windows to speed the drying process.

    • 9

      Return the buckets to their places and refill; add bedding and hay to the stall when dry.