Horse Barn Designs - Selecting the Horse Barn Design of Your Dreams
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Which horse barn designs are right for you?
So your going to build your own horse shelter and are looking for horse barn designs?
Congratulations! Planning and designing your horse barn can be a fun and exciting experience, regardless of how big or small your project may be.
Now its time for step 1, what type of horse barn design will you have? Well that depends on your individual situation. Many factors come into play when designing your barn.
There are many types of horse barn designs to choose from for every situation and every budget.
In order to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck, plan out the details up front.
Congratulations! Planning and designing your horse barn can be a fun and exciting experience, regardless of how big or small your project may be.
Now its time for step 1, what type of horse barn design will you have? Well that depends on your individual situation. Many factors come into play when designing your barn.
There are many types of horse barn designs to choose from for every situation and every budget.
In order to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck, plan out the details up front.
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Selecting the Size and Type of Horse Barn
The main question here is, how many horses do you have? Maybe you just have one, and are just looking to build a three sided run-in.But will you always have one, or will you eventually want more?
If you will be requiring a large stable with many stalls, then you will want to consider the basic layout of the barn. How many stalls will you have? And would you prefer them on one wall or on both walls?
Will you be storing hay in the barn or in a separate building? This could help you decide if you need a two story barn or just a single story.
How much storage will you need now, and in the future?
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Horse Barn Designs - Location! Location! Location!
Now that you know what size horse barn you will need, its time to focus on the truly important decision. Where will your horse barn be placed?
Obviously you will need to make sure that you have enough land to build the size horse barn that you need. If you don't, you may need to consider purchasing more land elsewhere. This will then need to be added into your budget.
Some other things to consider are:
Obviously you will need to make sure that you have enough land to build the size horse barn that you need. If you don't, you may need to consider purchasing more land elsewhere. This will then need to be added into your budget.
Some other things to consider are:
- Orientation of the barn. For all barns, but especially if you are just considering a three sided run-in, orientation of the barn should be planned to keep your horse safe from the elements.
- Drainage. You want to make sure your barn is properly drained so that it doesn't get flooded. You don't want your horses living in a constantly wet environment. The dampness can also deteriorate the barn itself.
- Type of Soil. The type of soil you have on your property will influence the drainage characteristics. This is especially important if you are considering an earthen floor.
- Vehicle access. Your barn will need vehicle access both during the construction process and after the barn is built.
- Utility access. Be sure water, electric, and any other utility providers can access the barn.
Important!
Consult With Your Local Government Authority
...to make sure your land is zoned so you CAN build a barn on your property. Then get the proper permits and be sure that your barn design meets the building codes before starting construction.
Horse Barn Designs - Flooring
What type of flooring will your horse barn designs have?
Earthen floors are low maintenance, but you can't wash them off.
Wooden floors are ideal in some areas of the country, but keep in mind that manure and urine will degrade the flooring over time.
Concrete floors, although more expensive, are probably your best bet if you have the money to do it. They can be cleaned and kept sanitary easily.
Concrete floors can be hard on your horse's legs, so be sure to cover the floor with rubber mats.
Earthen floors are low maintenance, but you can't wash them off.
Wooden floors are ideal in some areas of the country, but keep in mind that manure and urine will degrade the flooring over time.
Concrete floors, although more expensive, are probably your best bet if you have the money to do it. They can be cleaned and kept sanitary easily.
Concrete floors can be hard on your horse's legs, so be sure to cover the floor with rubber mats.
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Ensuring Proper Ventilation in Your Horse Barn
Ensuring proper ventilation in your barn is the single most important thing you can do for your horses health. Your barn should keep your horse cool in the summer and warm in the winter without being drafty or damp.On a side note, the barn should be free of the smell of ammonia. If you can smell ammonia from the horse urine, then you are putting your horse in danger.
Maintaining good ventilation and air quality in your barn is not that hard, it just requires common sense.
Clean stalls daily, and with a natural cleaner. Cleaners with lime in them are very unsafe to have around your horses and especially your foals.
It may be tempting to keep all barn doors and windows shut in the winter time, but this can pose a threat to your horse. Your horse needs fresh air, so again, use common sense. Open doors and windows. Create cross ventilation, but not a drafty atmosphere.
It's best to open doors and windows that are well above the horse's head, to allow fresh air in without creating a draft.
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