The Organized Barn & Co.

Great article, worth a read!

https://equestrisafe.com/spring-clean-your-horse-barn/

Spring clean your horse barn - EquestriSafe, LLC - your trusted source for all Equine ID Spring is the perfect time to refresh your horse barn, eliminate winter buildup, and create a healthier environment for your animals.

When your time is scattered, so is everything else.

Learning to manage your time isn’t about cramming more into your day. It’s about building your schedule around what matters most — your horses, your goals, your peace of mind.

At The Organized Barn Co., I don’t just organize your tack room — I help you organize your LIFE.

If you’re ready to feel more in control, not just at the barn but in your day-to-day, DM me for a free consult!

Is your wash rack overflowing with buckets and clutter?

Here’s a quick fix: Install a couple of white wire closet shelves. After washing, place your clean grain bins on them to drip dry and keep everything tidy!

Voila! 🪄 Instant organization.

Photo: Freshly installed drying shelf at my client site last weekend!

A common question I get from overwhelmed barn owners is where should I start organizing first? My answer is always to start with safety first. Maybe it’s the Marine Corps veteran in me, but I always recommend to start organizing with basic emergency preparedness. At a minimum,
you should have a plan for these 8 scenarios:

1. A plan for if you have to leave suddenly and someone else has to step in and care for your farm for a period of time. (Ahem, hopefully you won’t, but let’s say if you fell off a horse and had to go the hospital, or you had to suddenly go take care of someone/something else without any time to prepare in the moment.)

2. Evacuation plan with your animals. Transportation. Routes. Destination. Supplies. Identification. Do your horses trailer load calmly?

3. Evacuation plan without your animals. Have you thought through how you would best set them up for survival if you had one week, one day, one hour, 15 minutes to prepare and god forbid had to leave them?

4. Shelter in place plan. How long could you get by without leaving your farm for supplies? Without your regular human helpers?

5. A plan for a horse injury/sickness. Are emergency contacts to the vet, farrier, and owners posted? Do you have a trauma kit and emergency medicines? Do you know how to take vitals?

6. A plan for human injury/sickness. Where is the closest phone? Closest emergency room? First aid kit? Do you know CPR and First Aid? Do you have emergency contacts on file?

7. Specific plans for natural disasters for your area including: wild fires, floods, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc.

8. Barn fire prevention plan. Electrical inspection. Fire extinguishers. Where is the closest fire hydrant and can the fire department hose length reach your barn? Many fire departments will come out and make an emergency plan with you at no cost and they will note down ahead of time if they need to bring a tanker truck etc. so if the call ever comes in, it is deployed at the time of the call and precious minutes are saved.

Taking the time to think through each of these scenarios and make a plan to address them will go incredibly far to getting you organized. You will find as you move through this list that you will be checking off those organizational and maintenance tasks you’ve had in the back of your mind. You’ll get so much peace from knowing your farm and animals are safe and you’ll enjoy the jump start this planning process gives you on organization.

If you take the time to plan for each of these scenarios you’ll have a jump start on your barn operations binder as well! (This binder is the go to for how you run your barn. Someone should be able to open it and it will tell them everything they need to know to care for your animals and farm. More on this Barn Operations Binder later. Stay tuned!)

In the meantime, what questions do you have on becoming organized in preparation for an emergency? Drop them in the comments! Cheers!

Disclaimer: Please remember that I am a fellow horse owner who loves research, knowledge, planning, and organization, but I am not a professional emergency responder. Always consult your local fire department and emergency officials as well.

Want help getting prepared and organized? Message me today! I’m local to Snohomish and King Counties in Washington State, USA, but I also will travel worldwide. 🌎 🐎

📣 Why “Tidy Barns. Clear Minds. Inspired Lives.” isn’t just a slogan—it’s what I do.

You might’ve seen my updated cover photo with my new slogan and if you’re wondering what it really means, here’s the heart of it:

I’m not just a professional barn organizer.
And I’m not just a certified life coach.
I’m both—and I bring both skill sets to every space I touch.

Because I’ve seen it over and over again:

✅ When your barn is functional, your mind is freer.

✅ When your gear is in order, your goals feel closer.

✅ When your space works with you, your life opens up.

What you may not know is that I’ve actually been a certified life coach for five years—long before I ever launched The Organized Barn Co.

While I’ve focused mostly on the organizing side here on social media, I’m excited to start sharing more life coaching content for equestrians in upcoming posts.

If you’re someone juggling horses, home, and a whole lot of life—you’re going to want to stay tuned. 🧠💚

So whether I’m transforming tack rooms or helping you cut through the mental clutter behind the physical chaos—I’m here to support your next chapter. One tidy barn and clear decision at a time.

The Organized Barn Co.
Tidy barns. Clear minds. Inspired lives.
(It’s more than organization—it’s life, rebalanced.)

👉 Drop a 🧠 in the comments if you’d love to see more equestrian life coaching tips in your feed.

Photo: Me and my boys.

No more wondering where that fly mask went.
No more scrambling for that emergency contact list.
No more chaos.
You can absolutely have a barn — and a life — that runs smoother.
DM me to book your free consult and let’s get you there.

📍 Day 5 of 5 — Tack Storage Recap & Real-Life Guide

All week, I’ve been walking you through real-world tack storage options — because let’s be honest, most of us don’t have the perfect setup.

Here’s your quick reference on what to aim for — and how to make smart choices even if you don’t have ideal conditions.

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✅ The Ideal Setup:

🌡️ Temperature: 50°F to 70°F
💧 Humidity: 30% to 60%
💨 Airflow: Ventilated but not drafty
📦 Storage setup: Off the ground, breathable covers, away from walls

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🛠️ Real-Life Options:

Tack room with no temperature control?
→ Enclose it, monitor humidity, elevate tack, and use breathable covers.

Outdoor shed with no upgrades?
→ Avoid storing leather. Use for non-sensitive gear only.

Outdoor shed with insulation + vents?
→ Yes — add DampRid, hygrometer, and store smartly.

Horse trailer tack room?
→ Okay short-term. Avoid long-term leather storage. Rotate and monitor conditions.

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If you missed any of the earlier posts this week, you can scrollll back and read:

🐴 Day 1 - Ideal Conditions
🐴 Day 2 - Tack Room Without Climate Control
🐴 Day 3 - Outdoor Sheds
🐴 Day 4 - Horse Trailer Storage
🐴 Day 5 (You’re reading it.) 😉

Save this post for later, and if you’re planning a summer tack room refresh, let me know — I’m always happy to help!

📍 Day 4 of 5 — Horse Trailer Tack Room Storage

🚛 Can You Store Tack in Your Horse Trailer? (Yes — But Read This First)

If you’re tight on tack room space, your trailer might seem like a handy place to stash some gear. But trailers come with their own risks — especially for leather.

Here’s what you need to know before turning your trailer into overflow storage:

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⚠️ Trailer Tack Room Risks:

🔥 Gets too hot in summer
❄️ Condensation in winter
🚫 Poor airflow
🦝 Potential for pests

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✅ How to Store Tack Safely in a Trailer:

🧂 Use DampRid or desiccant packs
📊 Monitor humidity with a hygrometer
🪑 Store tack off the floor, away from metal walls
🧥 Use breathable covers (not plastic)
🔄 Rotate gear in and out — don’t store long-term
🚪 Air it out only in dry weather, and never leave vents open during rain or snow
🧰 Best for non-leather gear (pads, boots, grooming kits)

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Use your trailer strategically, but don’t count on it as your only tack room. Tomorrow I’ll wrap it all up with a recap and side-by-side summary of every option.