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Table I- HORSE BARN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
STALL DIMENSIONS TYPE & AGE Box Stall. Height Height Width including of of of OF ANIMAL Manger Ceiling Doors Doors
Mature animals |
12’ x 12’ |
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4’ |
( mare or |
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gelding) |
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Brood mares |
12’ x 12 ' |
9 ' |
8’ |
4’ |
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or larger |
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Foals to |
10’ x 10’ |
9’ |
8’ |
4’ |
Two-year-olds |
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Ponies |
10’ x 10’* |
9’ |
8’ |
4’ |
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00 making possible price advantages,( 2) economical and controlled fabricating, and( 3) well-trained personnel for developing the be^t in plans and specifications. Because of these advantages, pre-fab horse barns are finding a place in increasing importance, especially for the person having one to six head.
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* Since a 12 ' x 12 ' stall costs little more than a 10 ' x 10 ', the larger stall is generally recommended, even for ponies. Then, when and if the occasion demands, it can also be used for most horses.
6. Quarters for feed, bedding, and tack- in oneand two-stable horse barns, the feed, bedding and tack may be stored together in one room. In larger barns, provision should be made for separate rooms for( 1) feed and bedding and( 2) tack. On small horse establishments, it is generally best not to store more than a month’ s supply offeedat a time. Also, the use of all pelleted rations( hay and grain combined in a pellet) materially lessens storage space requirements. 7. Minimum fire risk- the use of fire-resistant materials, along with the observance of no-smoking signs, are two excellent safeguards against fire.
8. Safety- in the construction of horse barns, it is important that safety features be incorporated. Doors and ceilings should be of adequate height, doors should be of sufficient width, and all projections should be alleviated.
9. Rodent Control- rats and mice consume feed, damage tack, and spread disease. Thus, it is especially important that the feed and tack areas should be constructed so as to provide maximum protection against them.
10. Surrounded by suitable corrals or paddocks- horse barns should be provided with well-drained, safe, durably fenced, and attractive corrals or paddocks— preferably adjacent to the building.
11. Protect horse health- healthy horses are the superior and efficient performers. Hence, horse barns should provide healthful living conditions for the occupants. Pre-Fab Horse Barns
Today, several reputable firms manufacture and distribute pre-fab horse barns.
Under many conditions, the purchase of such a building may be the most economical and the least irksome. Such building fabricators have the distinct advantages of( 1) purchase of materials in quantity lots,
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