| There is nothing better than owning a couple of horses | | | | five feet wide, eight feet long and six feet high. You |
| to get back the feel of the frontier days. Moreover, if | | | | can choose the measurements for your construction |
| you stay in the countryside, this can be a great means | | | | according to your needs from the plans. |
| of transport over trails without proper roads, too. Or | | | | Materials and Tools |
| else, you can use them for plain pleasure riding. | | | | It is best to keep all the materials and tools ready |
| Whatever purpose you may use your two horses for, | | | | before you start the actual construction of your two |
| it is very important that you build a two stall barn for | | | | stall barn. Your plans would give a detailed description |
| them. If you build it yourself with the help of plans, you | | | | of these, which can be got easily. This will avoid |
| can make it exactly according to your tastes and | | | | unnecessary running around after starting the work. |
| requirements and save on the cost too. | | | | Check Local Building Codes |
| Structure and Components | | | | Before you begin construction you should check out |
| A two stall barn built with the help of plans can be | | | | the local building codes. There are areas which do not |
| either big or small according to your requirements. It | | | | allow horses in residential areas. Some housing |
| usually consists of two stalls, a tack room, wash room, | | | | associations prohibit the addition of permanent |
| sprinkler system, and an overhead area for storing | | | | structures to your property. By checking the local |
| hay. Proper lighting and heating as well as ventilation | | | | building codes, you can find out if any of these apply to |
| should also be provided. | | | | you, and avoid problems. You would require your plans |
| Stalls | | | | to get any necessary permits for construction. |
| Horse stalls are usually rectangular in shape, and are | | | | Location |
| built near the entrance of the barn. This ensures | | | | The area you choose for building your two stall barn |
| proper ventilation. Due to its position near the entrance, | | | | with the help of plans should be elevated. This will |
| proper sunlight is also ensured. | | | | prevent flooding. The area should also be dry, so as to |
| Let us now take a look at the components of the | | | | prevent warping. |
| stalls in a two stall barn built with the help of plans. | | | | Flooring |
| Each of them includes a front, two slatted sides which | | | | Rubber mats form one of the best flooring for this |
| are open for facilitating ventilation, and a swinging door | | | | construction, or for any horse barn for that matter. |
| with a good latch. Though they can be built of either | | | | This is because they are easy on the horses' feet, and |
| metal or wood, wood is preferred. This is because it is | | | | are easy to clean. This also keeps the horses healthier. |
| easier to work with. The wood you choose should be | | | | Horses truly deserve to be treated as family if they |
| tough and solid, as it has to withstand the punishment | | | | are to give you their best, and building a two stall barn |
| which the horse is sure to subject it to. This includes | | | | with the help of plans will greatly contribute towards |
| kicking, chewing and leaning on it. | | | | this goal. Besides the sense of satisfaction you get for |
| The horse stalls can be built either free standing, or | | | | having built the structure all by yourself, you can also |
| you can use a wall of the barn for a side. You have to | | | | rest assured that your horses are well cared for at a |
| ensure that they are comfortable for the horses. For | | | | moderate expense. |
| average sized horses, the measurements should be | | | | |