Many horse owners are bringing their horses “home” by building houses with attached barns. Here are some things you should consider before you join this growing trend.
For anyone
responsible for the daily care of horses, a house and barn combination offers
many conveniences. You can perform routine chores such as feeding and medical
care while being protected from the weather. One owner of a combination facility
said, “I don’t... | read
Special Report: Your Dream-Barn Planning Guide
You’re ready to build your dream barn, the perfect equine facility. You essentially know want you want, but there are a myriad of details to consider when building functional horse housing.
These details include site selection; water-runoff considerations; barn materials;... | read
Did you know that there are a great many wonderful ways that
plants and animals can actually work for you on a horse property? Douglas fir
trees, willows, and dogwoods can sop up a wet area. Violet green swallows can do
bug patrol, eating several thousand flies, moths, mosquitoes, and... | read
Whether it’s your horse barn, horse paddock, horse pasture or horse stabling facilities, you need
good horse latches to secure all areas where horses are kept. We'll look at wire gates, pipe gates and wooden gates to find the most secure horse gate for your ranch.
Build a Horse Saddle Stand for Hauling Horse Saddles
Build a
simple horse saddle stand designed specifically for hauling horse saddles around in the back
of a sport utility or pickup. The project uses all pre-cut lumber (the example
is made of an inexpensive poplar), keeping power-tool use down to a minimum. All
together,... | read
Tractors and Implements for Horse Pasture and Horse Arena Care
Equipment needed for keeping horse pastures and horse arenas trimmed depends on the size of the horse arena and horse pasture, and how many horses and riders use them. Keep tractor size and capabilities in mind when you purchase a new mower, rake or drag for the horse arena and horse pasture.... | read
