David Preston
David Preston, president of Preston Construction Group, specializes in unique commercial and equine projects. A horse owner and sportsman, he has built and remodeled several barns in Kentucky and Illinois ranging from development of complete Thoroughbred farms to small horse barns.
Articles by David Preston
Run-In Shed Rundown
November 01, 2011
A good run-in shed, whether simple or elaborate, should follow some basic design concepts Read More
Demystifying Mats and Bedding
September 01, 2011
Choosing the right mats and/or bedding for your barn will help keep horses comfortable and stalls clean. Read More
Manage Summer Pastures
July 01, 2011
Assess your geographic region, plant species, soil, and plant stand to help maintain your pastures' (and your Read More
Winter Barn Ventilation
November 01, 2008
What could possibly be more interesting than barn ventilation? It ranks right up there with oil changes and trimming those low-hanging tree Read More
Barn Design Tips: A Place to Call Home
August 01, 2007
Placement of the barn in a convenient, well-drained location, close or adjacent to turnout areas should be your primary consideration. Access for hay, feed, or bedding delivery vehicles is important. Try to put the structure downwind from the house, Read More
Stall Stuff
May 01, 2007
The care of horse stalls is an inherently messy part of horse management. There are a variety of opinions on how to cope with this daily chore. Let's face it: urine and manure reek. Additionally, an excess of these two elements creates unsafe and Read More
Living With Your Contractor
May 01, 2006
The scenario is everyone's worst nightmare: Two men speaking a version of English you can't understand roll in on the wrong day at the wrong time in a muddy, beat-up truck with an ancient backhoe leaking hydraulic fluid on Read More
Barn Makeover: Gathering Storm or the End of the Rainbow?
May 01, 2006
Are you torn between undertaking a completely new structure or an extreme renovation of a building already on your property to use for housing horses? You might have what you need right there in front of you. With careful evaluation and planning Read More
Quick Barn Fixes
September 01, 2005
You can create a functional, safe barn in an existing structure on your property with some practical, Read More
How Safe is Your Barn?
February 01, 2004
Barns can be elaborate statements about our love for our animals and our economic status. In terms of equine health and safety, the best solution is one that works, not necessarily the most impressive or expensive one. Often, spending more money Read More
