Horse Barn Structures – An Introduction
There are about 20 different topics in this subject and each is a specific structural part of the barn (stalls, roof, etc). Barn architects will enjo…
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Horse Barn Structures – Casting Rails
A horse becomes cast when they lie down next to a wall with their legs facing away from that wall then they roll over onto their backs and continue th…
Horse Barn Structures – Ceilings
Most horse stalls have no ceilings but there are some barns with lofts above which create them. Here are some examples of ceilings from simple to or…
Horse Barn Structures – Condo Stalls
Some farms build individual stalls with their own floor and roof. These are placed anywhere on the farm and are not attached to a turn out, paddock …
Horse Barn Structures – Damaged Barns
Weather and elements can damage barns. So can horses. These images will show some of these. Protective trim may help against horses that chew. …
Horse Barn Structures – Exterior Views
This gallery is to help you with ideas for your architect. Bits and pieces from all of these can be applied to the development of your barn structur…
Horse Barn Structures – Flooring
Most floors of barns are either dirt or a simple concrete slab. Some barns have more elegant floors or built in features to help you and your horse.…
Horse Barn Structures – Footings And Foundations
I am not an engineer or architect but I do know that if the barn is not a pole barn (structure is attached to poles set in the ground) then it is sitt…
Horse Barn Structures – Gates, Doors, And Windows
The variety of these structures on horse farms is large. Here are some images from simple to hand made to ornate. All do the job. Whatever you c…
Horse Barn Structures – Interiors And Stall Views
Grab your coffee or wine / beer and your note pad for this one. I have included so many images in this gallery because there are infinite combinatio…
Horse Barn Structures – Kick Mats
Some horses like to kick when in their stalls. If behavior modification or horse relocation is not an option then adding cushioning to the direct kic…
Horse Barn Structures – Protective Trim
Horses often use their teeth to chew on the barn (this is called pica) and protective trim helps to prevent damage. However I have also seen horses …
Horse Barn Structures – Retaining Walls
When a structure is built into a hill then there needs to be a retaining wall. This prevents the hill that was cut into from moving down into the stru…
Horse Barn Structures – Roof Gutters (Eavestroughs)
Rain falls and when it does on any roof, all of it rolls down to the edge and accumulates in a volume equal to the area of the roof. There is that m…
Horse Barn Structures – Roof Structure Details
This gallery has images of details from a variety of barn roof structures. Some are functional and some are aesthetic.
Horse Barn Structures – Slip Stalls
It is rare to find slip stalls, at least in my travels. These are usually temporary standing stalls for ponies and horses that will be used througho…
Horse Barn Structures – Stall Doors And Latches
There are so many varieties but I might be able to categorize stall doors into groups: swinging in, swinging out and sliding. All have advantages an…
Horse Barn Structures – Stall Floor Dividers
Bedding often slips out from the stall under the stall door and into the aisle making a mess. One simple solution is to place a board across the fro…
Horse Barn Structures – Stall Wall Sandwich Boards
Stall walls made of plank boards stacked on edge inside a channel make a quick set up for stalls. They also provide an easy way to take the wall dow…
Horse Barn Structures – Stall Walls
The images in this gallery will demonstrate the variety of designs and materials. There are a few principles to stall walls. They must be durable …
Horse Behavior – Barn Damage
Horses can often destroy a barn or at least the stall they live in using their teeth and hooves.