Carolyn R
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I have had my new barn in the works since late September. It has been in the works in my head for two years prior to that
Finially in September my dear husband suggested we have someone put up the "pavillion " portion of it (posts and roof) and I could do the rest. My biggest fear was to try to save money by doing it myself but have a poor start with not having the framework properly set. We all know how that plays out, we end up spending more trying to fix it.
I wish I had photos of the very start, just the roof and framework, but these will have to do for now. I still have a ways to go, one side needs the perlins removed so I can put down about another 20 tons of gravel (will have to wait until the snow clears in mid spring). Then I will finish closing off that side. Since the photos have been taken, All my 6x6 posts are now enclosed (up to 4 ft) with planks, the walls have kickboards 50" high( all done so I can replace boards as needed, rather than having the little beavers chew the actual structure), and thanks to all your input, the stall fronts are 36". I made wood channels (see one of the photos) to slide wood planks in or out of for stall deviders( 10x10 stalls)once all the gravel is in, wall to wall stall mats will be added. My old barn will be used for the boys, this will be for the gals. Currently the girls are kept in the old barn, but are left to investigate the new barn while turned out during the day (so excuse the manure in the photos). I choose to go with wood on the outside rather than metal, my minis will try to chew on everything. I wish it were twice the size, but I am content (for now). I still have a ways to go, gravel, mats, battons to cover the seems between boards on the outside, sliding aisle doors with a smaller entry door within them.......the list goes on.
Thanks for letting me share. I have to say, I think "US" horse gals are a rare thing. There aren't too many women out there that are so determined as to build there own barns for the love of our horses. I am thankful to have a husband that tells me "you can have it (a barn) if you can build it" and proceeds to fund my supplies.
The next phot is of the side that still needs gravel and "the works" .
Finially in September my dear husband suggested we have someone put up the "pavillion " portion of it (posts and roof) and I could do the rest. My biggest fear was to try to save money by doing it myself but have a poor start with not having the framework properly set. We all know how that plays out, we end up spending more trying to fix it.
I wish I had photos of the very start, just the roof and framework, but these will have to do for now. I still have a ways to go, one side needs the perlins removed so I can put down about another 20 tons of gravel (will have to wait until the snow clears in mid spring). Then I will finish closing off that side. Since the photos have been taken, All my 6x6 posts are now enclosed (up to 4 ft) with planks, the walls have kickboards 50" high( all done so I can replace boards as needed, rather than having the little beavers chew the actual structure), and thanks to all your input, the stall fronts are 36". I made wood channels (see one of the photos) to slide wood planks in or out of for stall deviders( 10x10 stalls)once all the gravel is in, wall to wall stall mats will be added. My old barn will be used for the boys, this will be for the gals. Currently the girls are kept in the old barn, but are left to investigate the new barn while turned out during the day (so excuse the manure in the photos). I choose to go with wood on the outside rather than metal, my minis will try to chew on everything. I wish it were twice the size, but I am content (for now). I still have a ways to go, gravel, mats, battons to cover the seems between boards on the outside, sliding aisle doors with a smaller entry door within them.......the list goes on.
Thanks for letting me share. I have to say, I think "US" horse gals are a rare thing. There aren't too many women out there that are so determined as to build there own barns for the love of our horses. I am thankful to have a husband that tells me "you can have it (a barn) if you can build it" and proceeds to fund my supplies.
The next phot is of the side that still needs gravel and "the works" .