For most equestrians, one of the most exciting parts of designing their horse barns is picking out the extras. Choosing barn accessories allows you to show your personalized style and make your horse barn even more tailored to how you will use it.
At Castlebrook Barns, we build custom horse barns and offer a huge variety of barn add-ons to go with them. These extras include everything from the practical to the stylish. Keep reading to see our top horse barn accessories — or reach out to our design team today to get a quote on your project.
Popular Horse Barn Add-Ons
We build your horse barn completely custom and tailored to your needs. These are some of the most popular barn add-ons our customers have requested — see which ones catch your eye:
- Dutch Doors
There is no doubt about it, Dutch doors are one of the most popular choices for horse barns – and for good reason. The ability to open the top and bottom of the door separately can offer the barn and horses a number of benefits. Keep the top open for better air flow and to allow horses to pop their heads out for some social interaction, while the bottom part remains closed to keep them safe and secure in their stall. - Windows
Windows that are operable will allow air to move through the barn, especially when they are placed on opposite sides of the barn. If you get too much of a draft, place a few solid walls between the window locations to help prevent an unhealthy chilling effect caused by the air flow, especially if a horse is wet. - Tack Rooms
Horses require quite a bit of equipment, and for those who are first-time owners or who are setting up a new barn, it can be daunting to figure out the best way to store and organize it. In most modular buildings, a dedicated space called a tack room is the best solution to this common horse care challenge. Once you’ve selected the space where all your riding tack will be kept, the next step is figuring out which products will make it as efficient and convenient as possible. - Wash Stall
The design of a wash stall often gets overlooked. Do not let it be an afterthought of your barn’s design! This add-on makes grooming your horses easy and convenient. As the name suggests, a wash stall is a dedicated place in your barn for washing your horses. Typically, the size of a regular stall and equipped with a water line, wash stalls make grooming multiple horses quicker and more convenient. Especially if you choose to add our Wash Post.The most important aspect in designing your wash bay might be the flooring that you choose. You will need a floor that is durable and waterproof, but you also need to maximize traction even when the floor is wet. A concrete floor is durable yet slick when wet; so many owners opt to lay rubber mats on top of the concrete. - Rubber Stall Mats & Seamless Mat Systems
Rubber mats for horse stalls are an essential feature for every horse barn. They’re easier to clean than straw bedding, and they’re safer to use for horses who like to dig ruts or circle their stalls. Before you decide which type of flooring to use, consider the area you need to be covered and the benefits of using rubber. There are several options to consider such as the standard 4’x6’ rubber stall mats that are easily placed and/or removed as necessary.Another option is a seamless stall mat system, such as Stable Comfort Stall Mats or similar brands. These systems offer a Waterproof top cover that allows for easy cleaning without leaks and high-level shock absorbency provides the utmost comfort for your horses. In the long run this system will pay for itself in lower bedding, labor and veterinary costs. - Insulation
The necessity for insulation in a horse barn is somewhat controversial among horse owners, but in fact, it is more for the benefit of people than horses. Horses are quite comfortable in non-insulated buildings with adequate ventilation. Installing insulation on metal roofing is inexpensive and evens out temperature differences between the outside and inside air that can cause condensation in the barn. - Feed Mangers
Adding a feed manger to your horse’s stall is not only a simple and effective way to keep costs low and profits up, but it will also save you time refilling and cleaning up the blown-around trampled hay. - Cupola & Weathervane
Symbolic of the classic rustic style, cupolas are some of the post popular aesthetic extras. These dome-like structures were once necessary on barns to provide light or ventilation, but today their primary purpose is style. You can pair your cupola with an iron weather vane to have two classic features in one.
Popular Horse Barn Customizations
Once your horse barn is installed, you’ll be able to customize it with finishing touches. Of the finishing touches, the first and most important step is always to treat the lumber inside and out to keep your horse barn looking beautiful and functioning its best for years to come. Here are a few of the most popular barn customizations we have seen.
- Two-Tone Color Schemes
There is no question that from the very beginning, your barn has a tough job to do. However, that does not mean it should not look great while doing it. One of the best ways to have a barn showcase the personality and taste of the owner is through its color scheme. Two-tone barns (that feature two distinct colors) are some of the most beautiful structures. - Stone Facade
One of the ultimate style enhancements for luxury barns, adding a stone face to the barn front creates a one-of-a-kind, upscale look. Many home barns, professional stables, and even barns used for a wedding venue have all chosen to upgrade their barn with this feature.
The Castlebrook Difference
Castlebrook’s barns have a warm, inviting look which adds to the beauty and value of your property. All Castlebrook round pens and round pen covers and designed and manufactured on site at Castlebrook’s facility. That is why we can provide you almost limitless choice of sizes and styles. Castlebrook can manufacture a round pen and cover to suit your exact needs.
Castlebrook never misses a ship date. We are so confident in our on-time guarantee that we are willing to guarantee it — in writing! Castlebrook understands how important it is for your project to go as smoothly as possible. This begins with your structure shipping on the date we’ve promised. Castlebrook knows of absolutely no other barn company offering this guarantee. Where other companies disappoint, Castlebrook guarantees to be on time, every time!
Please contact our professional team today at 1-800-52-BARNS. We gladly accommodate Saturday appointments!