Planning Your Barn Beauty Is In The Details

www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com The stall is the one most important parts of a horse barn . Providing a safe environment for the horse and handler are the primary considerations . COMFORT for the horse is also very important, as is the convenience of the handler’s work flow in caring for the horse . No matter what your STYLE or needs, the basics of the horse stall are primarily the same . However, there are many options that effect

functionality, appearance, and cost .

When planning to build a horse barn, there are soo many things to plan and many, many

choices . It is our desire, that by putting together this brochure, we can help you make

those decisions more easily and in a more informed way . We also want you to be able to

see at least a few of our most loved, and most often used horse barn components . THANK YOUfor your interest . We look forward to working with you .

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Standard Stall Fronts ...... 3. Wash Stalls ...... 14,15 Post & Beam Stall Fronts ...... 4,5 Tack Rooms ...... 16,17 Misc . Stall Fronts ...... 6 Observation Rooms ...... 17 Stall Dividers ...... 7 Stairways ...... 18 Windows ...... 8 Grain & Feed Chests ...... 19 Window Grills ...... 9 Hardware ...... 20 Center Isle Doors ...... 10 Lights ...... 21 Dutch Doors ...... 11 Vents ...... 22 Entry Doors ...... 12 Cupolas ...... 23 Garage Doors ...... 13

www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com Stall Fronts Standard Style

• The Standard wood stall door is 48"w which typically leaves a 45" opening .

• These doors open smoothly and quietly as they glide on their roller bearing trolleys .

• Optional fold down bars are nice to make contact with a horse without going into the stall . However horses do tend to reach out and chew on whatever they can reach .

• Notice the black powder coated track is a standard, however a wood track cover can be added .

Shown with wood track cover

Note: Electrical outlet is kept high for a fan plug in and to keep away from sliding doors .

4'x 7' powder coated steel sliding stall door with yoked bars on top and mesh bottom . 40" high stall front bars with 2'x 8' yellow pine T&G boards .

www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 3 Stall Fronts Post & Beam

4'x 8' powder coated steel frame stall door with yellow pine insert .

Facts to Consider: Full length doors should always be less than 3 inches off the floor to keep the horse’s foot from getting caught underneath.

4'x 8' standard wood frame sliding stall door with yoked stall front .

Facts to Consider: Powder coating is a finish that is applied to metal . It resists corrosion, chalking, cracking or peeling . There are over 100 colors to choose from . Aluminum is a metal that does not rust, and will last a lifetime .

4'x 7' powder coated steel mesh sliding door with bedding guard . 2'x 8' tongue-n-groove, kiln dried, oak stall front boards . 32"h stall front grill

4 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 4 Facts to Consider: Horse stall lengths should generally be 1 1/2 Stall Fronts times the length of the horse . Post & Beam

The style featured here is a robust powder coated steel stall front with an elegant appearance . A few of the features shown here include: • Sliding stall door • Lift out yoke, which allows you the choice of having it open only when you want it . • Yoke is positioned higher to prevent the horse from chewing on nearby objects .

• Bars at bottom are positioned closer than top to prevent horse’s foot from getting caught . Latching options are many, Please see some of out most popular options on p . 20

Note 1"x 8" T&G pine ceiling

12'x 7'6" Powder coated steel stall front with 4'x 7' hinged, yoked 12'x 7' powder coated stall front with 4'x 7' sliding stall doors, 2"x 8" T&G yellow pine vertical boards doors. 2"x 8" T&G yellow pine vertical infill. Notice swing out feed gate on right side .

5 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 5 Stall Fronts More Options

Popular Feed Opening Options Standard feed openings are large enough to put a small scoop in but not large enough for the horse to put his head through . Larger openings should have gates .

12'w powder coated steel mesh front with bedding guard . Note white vinyl Ag-Tuff ceiling

Facts to Consider: Ventilation is important! Not only in the center isle, but more impor- tantly in the stalls where the horses are . You may want to consider the mesh stall front with a large window in each stall for cross ventilation .

Economy door Powder coated steel mesh stall front & 12"h bedding guard

6 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 6 Facts to Consider: As you think of ventilation, consider putting bars or mesh between the stalls . Another options is to 10' Stall Dividers ceiling, then keep your partitions height only 7' or 8' .

A solid cement block partition is a low maintenance Standard yellow pine stall partition with bars . choice and will probably outlast any other option .

Yellow pine stall partition with full Solid oak stall partition Solid yellow pine stall partition mesh top

7 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 7 Windows More Options

Powder coated steel frame with Lexan . Powder coated aluminum frame with 30"x 30" aluminum window 48"x 42" Lexan . 42"x 48”

Powder coated steel frame with Lexan . Interior of 4'x 3' slider window, vinyl Exterior of 4'x 3' slider window, vinyl 48"x 42" frame, grids between glass frame, grids between glass

Large circle top window 48"x 42" painted pine frame with a Casement window 6-lite tempered glass

Interior view of Powder coated 34"x 44" Powder coated steel 4'x 3' slider window, vinyl 34"x 49" vinyl frame win- steel frame with Lexan 34"x 44" frame with Lexan grid frame between glass, dow with grid between (exterior view) Azek trim, fill, crown molding glass

8 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 8 Window Grills

32"x 42" wood frame with tempered glass & expanded metal grate Yoked window grill

36"x 48" powder coated steel 48"x 42" hinged window grill with 48"x 42" pine frame dutch window with 6-lite tempered window grill spring latch glass sash, and hinged expanded metal grate

6'x 7' sliding loft door w/wooden lift out railing

9 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 9 Facts to Consider: Pine doors can be stained & painted . While Center Isle Doors being the most economical door, they do tend to We Also Build Custom Doors rot quicker if not protected from the weather .

10'x 9' Powder Coated Aluminum sliding 6'x 7'6" sliding door, 1'x 8' T&G 12’x 8' sliding door, 1’x 8' doors, 12-lite temp glass untreated, unstained pine, 4-lite temp beaded T&G, painted pine, 12-lite temp glass glass

8'x 8' hinged cypress doors, 12'x 9' powder coated 12'x 9' sliding doors, western 8'x10' split sliding door, 9-lite 15-lite temp glass, 42" hand aluminum sliding doors, 12- red cedar, 9-lite glass temp glass forged strap hinges & thumb lite temp glass latch

9'x 9' powder coated 10'x 9' sliding doors, 1'x8' 7'x 8' hinged doors: western 9'x 9' hinged doors, powder aluminum doors,12-lite beaded T&G painted pine red cedar, 30” strap hinges coated steel frame w/wood temp glass infill, 12-lite temp glass

T&G Pine Doors Western Red Cedar 1'x 6' T&G cypress w/pass through door Large Sliding Barn Doors 10 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 10 Dutch Doors We Also Build Custom Doors

4'x 7' pine dutch door, 1"x 10" 4'x 7' pine dutch door, T&G, 6-lite temp glass, 6-lite temp glass, 30" bean 17" strap hinges strap hinges w/butt plates

4'x 7' powder coated aluminum dutch door w/temp glass

Facts to Consider: Horses may try to jump over doors that are half height, such as dutch doors . Options are available that allow a horse to hang its head out, yet discourage jumping . 4'x 7' powder Coated 4'x 7' pine dutch door, Aluminum dutch door 6-lite temp glass, Position latches out of reach of horses who enjoy w/15-lite temp glass 17" strap hinges learning how to operate them .

4'x 7' powder coated 3'x 7' powder coated 4'x 7' pine dutch door, Interior of a 4'x 7' pine dutch aluminum dutch door aluminum entry door 1"x 8" T&G, 10" ornamental door . 1½" chew guard on w/12-lite temp glass hinges, horse shoe slide latch, inside corners expanded metal grate over 6-lite window

11 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 11 Facts to Consider: Wood doors can be temperamental and are warranted against Entry Doors warping more than ¼" for a 3'x 7' or smaller door . Remember: sealing your wood door inside and out before exposing it to the We Also Build Custom Doors weather is extremely important .

3'x 6'8" Pine entry door, 2'6"x 6' door within a 3'x 6'8" Pine entry door, 3'x 6'8" cypress insulated 3'x 6'8" primed steel 1"x 8" T&G, 10” orna- door, hand hammered 1"x 8" T&G, 24" hand entry door, 1"x 6" T&G, insulated door, 11-lite mental hinges, lever latch strap hinge and slide hammered hinges, lever 24" hand hammered thermal pane window, for handicap access latch lock set, 4-lite sash hinges, 4-lite sash exterior grill

Interior of 3'x 6'8” Pine 3'x 6'8" western red 3'x 6'8" western red cedar Stained 3'x 6'8" Pine tack 3'x 6'8" pine rest room door, 18" hand hammered cedar door, 24" hand door, 24" hand hammered room door, 1"x 8" T&G, door, 1"x 8" T&G, lever strap hinges, lever lock set, hammered strap hinge, strap hinge, thumb latch, 9-lite window, dead bolt lock set 9-lite windows thumb latch with dead 4-lite arched sash bolt

3'x 6'8" pine door, thumb 3'x 6'8" Painted wood 3'x 6'8" Primed steel 3'x 6'8" stained Spanish 3'x 6'8" primed steel latch, dead bolt grain, fiberglass insu- insulated w/ embossed Cedar Garage entry door, insulated door, 9-lite lated door, black lever crossbuck, 9-lite window 6-lite window window lock set design, extended grids Note: A-frame stoop roof w/ grill between glass with arched timber braces, Note: shed style stoop cement siding, taper sawn roof with timber frame cedar shake roof . braces and standing seam 12 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 12 metal roof Facts to Consider: Three panel doors allow for larger window and a Garage Doors more attractive appearance to the garage door . Many Other Options Available

Painted Steel, 4-panel Painted Steel, 3-panel Painted Steel, 4-panel

Stained wood grain, fiberglass, 9'x 8' Spanish Cedar, 3-panel Spanish Cedar, 4-panel (herringbone) 4-panel

Painted steel w/poly overlay Painted steel w/poly overlay 4-panel Primed Steel, Insulated

Wood grain embossed painted steel Painted steel with full view glass, 45° Painted steel with full view glass with custom strap hinges corners

13 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 13 Wash Stalls Designed to Compliment Your Work Flow

Double wash stalls 1/2” poly wall . Ag Tuff ceiling Ceiling Heat Lamp, Recessed Hot & Cold Hose Bib 12"x 12" Drain in back

Pressure treated 2"x 6" tongue-n-groove, Quartz Heat lamp, Double Grooming Stall with floor heat. 12"x 12" drain in the back Azek T&G ceiling

2"x 6" pressure treated wash stall 1/2" poly wall, Azek T&G Hot & Cold Standard hydrant Standard hydrant with recessed shelves . ceiling, Floor Heat (Murdock) hydrant with PVC casement with gravel bed 3/4" rubber mat, 4' high

14 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 14 Wash Stalls Designed to Compliment Your Work Flow

12'w Wash stall with epoxy coated cement block walls ½” Poly wall with recessed shelf, Exterior Mount frost free hot-n-cold hose bib

Pressure treated 2"x 6" side walls with painted cement block Painted Block Walls back wall, 4' swing Arm, Quartz Heat Lamp, Aluminum cast recessed frost free Hot-n-Cold Hose bib

Smooth Stucco on back wall with ½" white poly on sides . ½" White poly on walls, white vinyl Ag-Tuff on ceiling, Overhead arm, quartz heat lamp, 2" rubber dog bone quartz heat lamp, 12"x 12" drain in center pavers, 12" drain off to side

15 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 15 Tack Rooms Customize Yours to Keep Your Tack Organized

Painted concrete floor in tack room, custom tack horse, utility and powder room in the corner

Tack Horse 24" tack lockers with cubbies above

Powder room, kitchenette, lounge Tack room with utility tub

16 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 16 Tack Rooms Customize Yours to Keep Your Tack Organized

Enlarging your tack room to include a kitchenette, lounge, laundry and powder room gives everyone the convenience of having what they need all in one area . Come in from riding and put your tack away, sit down on a comfortable chair to pull off your boots while your lunch warms in the microwave . Have the convenience you always dreamed of built into your new barn .

Observation Rooms Built to Accommodate Your Needs

17 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 17 Stairways Custom Designs Available

Interior of stairs with 3' 36" wide yellow pine stairs Standard yellow pine stairs with Top of stairs entering loft knee wall around the stair w/ utility closet underneath spruce railing opening

Powder coated steel stairs and landing Pressure treated stairs, railing & Stairs and oversized landing with roof . landing Pressure treated framing, Trex type treads, vinyl railing

Powder coated steel stairs Timber ladder to space Timber ladder in barn frame Reclaimed timber ladder with oak treads above tack room

18 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 18 Grain & Feed Chests Customized for your space and application

Full length, built on site custom feed chest Custom feed chest made with yellow pine tongue-n-groove

Standard slanted front Hide away grain cabinet single lid .

Large standard straight front double lid . Feed chests are built in the length of your choice to fit the space.

19 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 19 Hardware Custom Designs Available

Schlage deluxe Hand hammered thumb Hand hammered 6" Standard door pull 10" Standard thumb lock set & latch door pull door pull latch

Powder coated horse shoe with Plyco slide latch Custom slide latch Opposite side of Cam latch horse head thumb latch

28" spear head hammered 24" bean hand hammered strap hinge strap hinge with pintel Hitching post Handicap lever latch access

24" bean hand hammered 10" Ornamental lever latch lock set lever latch lock set strap hinge

36" bean hand hammered hinges with butt plate

20 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 20 Lights The Possibilities are Endless

Pros & Cons of Lamp Types Incandescent • Inexpensive • Immediate On • Short Bulb Life • Low Efficiency • CRI 90-100

Fluorescent • Commonly Available • Higher Cost • Higher Efficiency • Decaying Light Levels • ‘Cold Start’ Problems

Arena lights

21 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 21 Vents Custom Designs Available

Traditional barn louver Stained oak louver Verstex louver (unpainted)

Hinge louver for air flow through attic 36"x 26" awning window Octagon Louver

Galvanized steel operating shutter on 36" variable speed vent fan Screened louver outside of vent fan

22 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 22 Cupolas The Possibilities are Endless

48" Azek cupola with copper Painted 36" cupola with 36" Painted Galvanized concave roof copper concave roof cupola w/ Black aluminum weather

36" painted steel cupola with 48" Stained cypress cupola 60" painted Azek cupola Painted Azek cupola with straight copper concave roof, crown molding with copper concave roof w/ straight double seemed double seamed roof, split louver, gold leaf at base copper roof, copper cap on weather vane on base

60" Azek Hexagon cupola, 2 5' Azek cupola with straight 4' painted cypress cupola with 4'x 4' unpainted Azek cupola, remote control windows copper roof copper concave roof four 8-lite windows, straight double seamed copper roof

Facts to Consider: The ridge opening allows warm and moist air, which accumulates near the roof peak, to escape . The ridge opening is also a very effective mechanism for wind-driven air exchange since wind moves faster higher off the ground .

23 www.WhiteHorseConstructionPA.com 23 Site Planning There are many things to consider before starting the building process . Below are some of them .

• Property Lines • Utility Easements • Set Backs • Access Roads • Slope • Future Horse Related Needs (buildings, • Surface & Ground Water ( Springs, exercise lots, paddocks) Wells, Streams, Ditches, Culverts) • Other Farm Related Buildings/ • Soil Type Facilities • Vision Site Lines (What Do the • Other Non-Farm Buildings/ Neighbors See?) Facilities • Existing/Planned septic tank/leach • Prevailing Wind Direction field

Barn Size Planning All barns need to be planned with Forethought . Here are some things to consider when deciding the size of your barn .

• Will I always have a set amount of • Will Larger horses be housed in the horses? future? • Is Boarding horses in the future to • Is it more economical to build larger help with up keep costs? than needed now, than to add on in • Will breeding be done in the future? the future?

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