Category: Horse Barns

The Benefits of Adding Overhangs to Your Horse Barn

There are a lot of different ways to enhance the look and functionality of your horse barn. One of the most advantageous of these improvements is an overhang, also referred to as a lean. A barn overhang is essentially a continuation of the roof that extends the length and entrance of the structure. Overhangs are… Read more »

How A Barn Can Boost the Value of Your Property

Even if you’re not planning on selling your home in the near future, it’s important that you are constantly making improvements to your property to boost its potential market value. One way to do this without spending a fortune on renovations is to add a portable, freestanding shedrow or aisle barn to your backyard. In… Read more »

Tips for Maximizing Storage Space in Your Barn

Does it take you 20 minutes to find your horse’s comb when you go to the barn to groom them? Do you have to move a pile of junk just to get to that comb when you do find it? Is that the same pile of junk you had to move yesterday when you were… Read more »

How You Know It’s Time to Upgrade Your Barn

With the strong desire to preserve historic barns nowadays, it can be challenging to determine if you really need an upgrade. If your barn is looking drab, it’s likely time for a change! Your barn should never be more trouble than what it’s worth, so it’s best to detect these signs early before your barn… Read more »

Winterizing Your Horse Barn: 3 Things to Remember

Since the winter season is fully upon us—and in our last blog post we covered cold weather care for your backyard chickens—we thought it might be useful to have our experts give you the scoop on how to prepare your horse barn for winter! Your horses should have proper shelter to retreat to all year,… Read more »

The Aisle vs. Shed Row Barn: Which One is Right for Me?

Choosing the right home for your horses is essential for guaranteeing your animals a happy and healthy life! If you’re a new horse owner or a veteran in need of a refresh, researching the right barn can be confusing. There’s a lot of information out there that can easily overwhelm someone trying to make such… Read more »

Build a Horse Barn or Board Your Horses?

To build your own horse barn, or to board your horses—that is the question. It’s a tough choice, but we’re here to help you weigh the benefits of building a horse barn vs. boarding your horses. When should you board? Here are two good reasons: You don’t have enough space to build a barn on… Read more »

Bedding Choices for Horses

Bedding is an important consideration for every horse owner. Wood shavings and straw are the mainstays, but there may be other options available in some areas. No matter what you choose, the purpose of bedding is to keep your horse dry, comfortable, healthy and safe. Need some guidance choosing the right bedding for your horses?… Read more »

Budgeting for Your Horse Vet Bills

What do you do when your horse breaks a leg or gets colic? Do you panic, wondering how you’re going to afford the expensive vet bills that are bound to pile up? Or do you rest assured knowing that you’ve budgeted for your horse’s vet bills and that everything will work out? If the latter… Read more »

Tips for Transitioning Into Spring With Your Horse

It might be hard for some to believe, but spring is almost upon us! For those of you who have horses staying warm in the barn out back, it’s time to think about transitioning your horse into the spring season. It’s important to prepare for the change in the weather, and gradually re-introduce your horse… Read more »