{"id":1012,"date":"2019-09-21T07:26:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T07:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/?p=1012"},"modified":"2019-09-16T17:33:09","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T17:33:09","slug":"8-design-tips-dream-horse-barn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/8-design-tips-dream-horse-barn\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Design Tips for Your Dream Horse Barn"},"content":{"rendered":"

As an owner, you\u2019ve considered building a\u00a0top-notch pole barn for your horses<\/a>.\u00a0 You already have the land set aside. You\u2019ve been consciously saving your money. So, there\u2019s half the battle…<\/p>\n

Now that you’ve pulled the trigger, you\u2019re tasked with designing a floor plan for your equine facility. Deciphering between your needs and wants and determining how those will affect your budget can be exhausting. Just when you think you have it all figured out, you start to second guess yourself on building size, features, materials, etc.\u00a0Grrrr!<\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t give up just yet. Sometimes you need a push in the right direction. In this article, we detail our\u00a0eight design tips\u00a0<\/strong>to consider when building your dream horse barn. From stall sizes to ventilation systems, we\u2019ve got you covered. What once was an idea will become a reality in no time!<\/p>\n

1) The More Horse Stalls the Merrier<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When designing your equine facility, we recommend\u00a0planning space for more horses.<\/strong>\u00a0Sure, you own four horses at the moment. But, what\u2019ll happen when you decide to purchase one or two more on a whim? Now, you\u2019re out of space.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d hate for you to run out of horse stalls. Or worse, you have to turn down opportunities to expand your operation because there\u2019s no room to do so.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t plan on acquiring more horses anytime soon, you can always use the extra stalls as storage space.\u00a0Who could say no to that?<\/em><\/p>\n

Overall, it\u2019s important to\u00a0consider future growth and design your horse barn accordingly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2) The Bigger Horse Stall & Aisles the Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to equestrian enthusiasts, an ideal stall size is 12\u2019 x 12\u2019. Of course, if you own miniature horses or ponies, you can get by with a smaller pen.\u00a0Nevertheless, a horse should always have enough room to get up, turn around, and lie down comfortably.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As for aisles, please give thought to your mobility needs. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n