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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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STRUCTOGLAS SELECTED FOR USE IN FAMED EQUESTRIAN TRAINING CENTER
* 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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