Part 3 – The Completion Of Your Barn
Foundation & Installation – Varies The time frame for this work will vary depending on the size and complexity of the Castlebrook structure that you purchased. As a general rule, foundations take 3-4 days. There will be 1-2 days to dig and form the foundation, a day for the inspection, and one more day for […]
New Barn – Coordination and Fabrication
Step 2 in getting a new horse barn…Coordination and Fabrication. Now that you know the type of barn you want and have signed the contract, you’re ready to move on to Part 2 in our barn building series. In this segment we will cover what you can expect during the fabrication and coordination […]
First Steps In Getting A New Horse Barn
Getting Started: Horse Barn Design & Contract: 1-3 weeks Let’s begin with what style barn would best suit your needs. Most Aisleway Horse Barns — whether they are raised center aisle, gable or gambrel — need a fairly wide area to allow for the width of the aisle, the stalls on each side, and additional […]
Dealing With Mud And Drainage In Your Barn
In your horse barn, or paddocks as they are commonly referred to, you may have problems with mud and getting the area to drain properly. This can be a real problem seeing as mud can cause injuries from slipping and falling down, and causing scratches on the skin. Mud also erodes the land and is […]
The 7 Most Comfortable and Durable Barn Boots
Wearing slippers, normal street shoes, and sandals is not appropriate if you plan to do hard work around your barn. Are you looking for shoes that make you feel comfortable yet will last you years in mud and muck? Boots are the best answer to your problems. There is a wide variety of barn boots […]
Picking The Best Site For Your New Barn
If you are one of those people who keep horses then you certainly appreciate that they need to be kept in a good environment. You need to give a horse the same amount of care you would give to your family members. They need to live in a barn that is clean, warms and well […]
Wild Horses Find Safe Haven in Private Horse Barns Under Ranchers’ Care
(From Care for wild horses nationwide is costing taxpayers nearly $65m per year, The Independent Florida Alligator, September 4, 2013) “A recent study co-researched by UF professor Madan Oli estimates that caring for wild horses could cost taxpayers about $1 billion by 2030. Oli, a professor in the wildlife ecology and conservation department, was chosen […]