| Imagine what it would be like if you could discover tips | | | | while the second opens out to the pasture. This is a |
| on how to provide the horse in your life with the | | | | comfortable and safe size for both the horse and it's |
| shelter you both deserve. Now let me ask you, do you | | | | handler. |
| need such a structure? As you continue reading this | | | | - Constructing the walls and doors using hardwood |
| article you will discover Horse Barn Plans that will fulfill | | | | timbers enable the stall to withstand the horse pushing |
| the horse in your life by providing the very best Horse | | | | and rubbing against them, while at the same time |
| Barn Plans available. | | | | remaining a flexible and forgiving surface. |
| Horse Farms that want and need to provide the very | | | | - Build the doors in two sections; with the bottom |
| best shelters for their animals build the perfect horse | | | | section 4ft wide X 4ft high and the overall height of |
| barn that incorporates: | | | | the door opening at least 8ft high to provide the horse |
| - Large easily opened doors located on opposite ends | | | | with a comfortable passageway. Then, build the top |
| of the horse barn to allow good access and aid in | | | | portion of the stall doors using metal bars like those in |
| much needed cross ventilation. | | | | the Wild West jail cells. Equipped with removable |
| - Large quiet and efficient air moving fans that | | | | panels, this design provides flexibility for both ventilation |
| complement the large doors by aiding in ventilation. | | | | and security. |
| - Bright colored metal roofing materials to reflect the | | | | To avoid wet spots, use a clay floor with French |
| heat generated from intense sun light. | | | | drains installed in each corner of the stall to manage |
| - Roofs equipped with soffit, eave and ridge cap vents | | | | the urine and not harm the horse's legs or hooves. |
| to provide good ventilation, which in turn helps to keep | | | | The barn's center aisle is the main thoroughfare that |
| the animals healthy. | | | | provides access to the horses and their needs. |
| Horse stalls are the single most important design | | | | - A 10ft wide aisle allows vehicles access, which |
| aspect in any horse barn layout. The configuration of | | | | makes managing feeding time, farrier and vet visits |
| the stalls is a major element in the design. | | | | much more convenient for all involved. |
| - 12ft X 14ft rectangular shaped stall ideally has two | | | | - Covering the aisle with brick or rubber matting helps |
| doors, the first of the two opens into the center aisle, | | | | to control dust and makes clean up easier. |