Guest Post: The Barn Door
Tuesday, April 22 2014
Nothing says barn like a big, rolling barn door .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Guest Post: Choose the Right Piece of Land for Your Barn
Tuesday, February 25 2014
The land where you build a barn is almost as important as the barn itself. It should be both easy to develop and enjoyable to use. In this post, let’s go land shopping! Know the zoning.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Right-Sized Barn
Tuesday, January 28 2014
A good design is one that uses materials wisely and space efficiently. If you’re building a barn , take a Goldilocks approach: it shouldn’t be too big or too small. But how do you know what is just right?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Entrance Gates and What They Can Do For Your Equine Facility
Thursday, January 23 2014
When you pull into the grounds of an equestrian facility, chances are the first thing you notice is the entrance way. Entrance gates provide a great way for facility owners to make a statement, and they establish the visitor’s initial impression of the type of facility that lies beyond the gates. Today Ken Wegner, Classic Equine Equipment’s West Coast Territory Sales Representative, discusses property entrance gates and what they can do for your equine facility
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Special Needs – New Horses and Foals
Thursday, May 16 2013
When building your barn, you may want to consider special stalls for “special needs” horses, e.g. mares and foals and new horses to your barn
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Barn Building 101: Working With What You’ve Got
Thursday, April 11 2013
Sometimes building a new barn isn’t an option. Perhaps you purchased property with an existing barn and, while the structure is sound and in good repair on the outside, the insides could use some help.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Using An Equine Architect
Thursday, April 04 2013
Previously we discussed the importance of looking at all your options (both now and in the future) when designing your barn . In fact, you may need to expand the idea of just building a barn and look at building a “facility” – barn, arena, turnout, storage, parking, etc
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Barn Building 101: Landscaping
Thursday, March 14 2013
Adding those extra touches around your barn is a great way to turn your facility from practical to perfect. One of the easiest ways to upgrade your stable is with landscaping.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Wash Bays
Thursday, March 07 2013
Wash bays are typically the same size as a stall. They can be used for many other tasks as well – grooming, tacking up, shoeing and vet visits.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Stall Options
Tuesday, February 26 2013
In addition to the basics for comfortable and safe stalls for your horse, there are a lot of add-ons to personalize your stable and to make horse care easier.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs