Housing the Horse

The health and safety of the horses that will live in a barn are of primary importance no matter the style. But barns come in many sizes, shapes, and styles to meet the needs of intended use, climate, site, and the owner’s budget. Personal taste

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The health and safety of the horses that will live in a barn are of primary importance no matter the style. But barns come in many sizes, shapes, and styles to meet the needs of intended use, climate, site, and the owner’s budget. Personal tastes and preferences of the owner also factor into the barn’s construction.


In this article we’ll look at some key points in housing your horse. You might be building from the ground up, looking at a pre-fab or metal building, or want a cover that allows you flexibility for the space beneath. Or you might just want to refurbish an existing structure rather than build from scratch. Whether you have a couple of head or hundreds of horses, this article should give you information to help you make horse housing decisions.


Pre-Fab


Pre-fabricated buildings and/or stall parts and accessories work well for many horse owners. When building from the ground up, you can configure a barn from modular parts. From storage sheds to indoor arenas and barns, they can be customized to your individual needs

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Bettina Cohen is a past contributing writer to The Blood-Horse magazine.

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