Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky For riding horses, the minimum box stall is 10' x 10'. More commonly, box...
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Equine Facilities: Stall Barn Design Construction
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Barn Safety The construction of your facility should be conducive to the safety...
Equine Facilities: Stall Barn Windows
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky A small, adjustable 2' x 2' window in each box stall will provide light and...
Types of Fencing Available to Horse Owners
Adequate fencing is a necessity of owning or boarding horses. Many factors must be taken into consideration when...
Horse Stall Design
No matter what your management style or needs, the basics of a safe horse stall are the same. Many options that effect...
Stall Floor Materials and Drainage
The most suitable floor is highly dependent on management style, while personal preferences can have a strong...
Horse Stable Ventilation
We all know that the stable should smell like fresh forage and clean horses rather than manure or ammonia. Yet,...
Drylots for Horses
Drylots, or exercise paddocks, provide an opportunity to move horses off the pasture during high stress periods to...
Equine Facilities: Pasture and Paddock Area Requirements
The area requirements for pastures or paddocks associated with a run-in shed will vary depending upon the number of...
Equine Facilities: Farm Design and Layout
Barn Functions The primary requirements of a horse barn are to: provide protection from extremes in weather keep the...
Equine Facilities: Parking, People, and Equipment
Highways, Entrances, and Parking Areas Several issues must be addressed before the client steps onto the property. In...
Equine Facilities: Hay and Shavings Storage
Hay should be stored in a different building or barn if possible. Hay Storage In ideal situations, hay would not be...