This completely revised color edition provides even more information to help horse lovers bring their dream of a horse barn to reality. Two leading barn design experts present outstanding examples of 22 different barns, from the elaborate to a simple run in shed. Determine the best type of barn to suit different numbers of horses, climate, function and zoning requirements. Receive sound guidance on site selection and prep, planning, materials, and construction. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring an architect, one of these well designed, soundly constructed, attractive and economical barns could be more affordable than you think. Also includes a restoration guide for revitalizing the barn that already exists.

This book examines the details of twelve actual barns, ranging in complexity from the simplest sun shed to an eight horse barn with a spacious home overhead.

If you are thinking of building a new horse bar, remodeling a building into a stable, or need ideas on improving the barn you have, Horse Housing is for you. From finding the best building site to choosing stall latches, this book is chock full of practical information and how to tips. It will demystify contracts and regulations, help you find a qualified builder in your area, and explain in detail which materials are good to use around horses and which are not.

A guide to owning, riding, and caring for a horse, with information on selection, apparel, stabling, health, grooming, feeding, equestrian sports, tack, and other subjects.

Whether you are a veterinarian consulting on how to maintain the integrity of the grain and water in the horse'e newly-built stall; or the agricultural engineer who has been asked to design a new state-of-the-art equine shelter; or an animal scientist or horse owner who simply wants the latest, safest, and most up-to-date information on manure management - this book will fulfill your needs! This handy, user-friendly guide answers some of the toughest questions about equine shelters. Covering everything from preferred building materials such as lighting to flooring in the horse's primary shelter to design and management of a riding arena, this practical reference will guide the reader every step of the way. This practical reference is filled with clear, user-friendly design illustrations and information on ventilation, manure management, fence planning, fire safety, feed storage, bedding requirements, dust control systems, and a myriad of detailed information designed for the comfort, safety, and health of your horse in areas where cold weather is a factor.

In this practical new handbook, architect Keith Warth gives advice on basic stable construction, DIY stables, and the use of old buildings as well as large-scale equestrian establishments. He discusses how the purpose of the stable building is to provide conditions that maintain or improve the physical and mental well-being of the horse. A detailed explanation is given on how to ensure that, through good stable design, fresh air can be available for the animal at all times. There are also examples of how the buildings can affect aspects of hygiene, including alternative solutions for drainage and other services. Essential reading for professional horsemen, keen amateurs, equine students, or anyone contemplating building, refurbishing, or converting stables.