StallSafe- Barn & Habitat Protection
The creatures we love, the risks we take.
Risk Ranking: Horseback riding is statistically more risky than motorcycling, skiing, or football when measured by the rate of serious injury per hour of participation.
Motorcycling: 1 serious injury every 7,000 hours.
Equestrian: 1 serious accident every 350 hours.
The Leading Cause of TBI: Equestrian accidents are the leading cause of sports-related Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in the United States.
Preventability: Research indicates that 2 out of 3 horse-related injuries are preventable with proper safety gear and education.
Out side of riding there are more risks
Since horse stables are often built with highly combustible materials (wood, hay, and straw), the mortality rate in these fires is tragically high.
The "5-Minute" Rule: Fire experts estimate that a stable fire can reach "flashover" (the point where everything in the room ignites) in as little as 5 to 7 minutes.
Reported Casualties: In 2024 alone, multiple incidents resulted in horse deaths across the country, including a single fire in Belle Center, Ohio, that claimed the lives of 44 horses.
Long-Term Impact: Since AWI began tracking barn fires in 2013, it is estimated that hundreds of horse stables have burned, contributing to a total farmed animal death toll of over 8.3 million.
Leading Causes of Stable Fires
The AWI and NFPA cite two primary culprits for nearly all barn fires where a cause could be determined:
Electrical Failures (16-29%): Often due to dust buildup in outlets, rodents chewing wires, or overloaded circuits in older facilities.
Heating Devices (33%): Improper use of tank heaters, space heaters, or heat lamps during the winter months—making the Upper Midwest and Northeast the highest-risk regions.
Enhancing Barn Safety with StallSafe
Protecting an equestrian facility requires a proactive approach to fire stewardship, especially given that traditional barns are often significant fuel sources.
StallSafe offers a critical layer of defense for your horses and property without compromising health or air quality. This topical fire retardant is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, ensuring it meets rigorous standards for low chemical emissions and is safe for use around sensitive livestock. Unlike many industrial chemicals, this solution is PFAS-free, fluorine-free, and non-toxic to humans and pets.
It can be applied directly to structures, fences, and even vegetation when a fire threat is imminent. Furthermore, the formula is non-corrosive and shelf-stable, making it a reliable, long-term safety asset for any professional stable. By treating vulnerable wooden surfaces with this ASTM E84 certified retardant, you are transitioning your barn from a potential fuel source into a hardened shield, buying precious time for evacuation and first responders.
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Unfortunately there have been over 60 barn burn horse deaths in the first half of 2026, since horse casualties are not always recorded this number is likely higher.
Act today to see how valuable time can be added in a fire emergency.
