Please share your barns with me! I am building a new one this spring and would love some ideas!

[Whispering_Pines]

I am going to build a new mini barn this summer and would love to see pictures of others barns for some ideas! We are building it 30x60 with a hay mow. We will have a small area that can be used for winter training/riding for our kiddos! I currently have 4 mini's with one on the way, so eventually 5. Give me some ideas as to what I SHOULD NOT GO WITHOUT when I build it! Please share your pictures! Thanks much!

Val

 

[Sandi J.]

I was watching this thread to see some cool photos as I hope to get a mini or two by next summer...but since no one replied I went to google and found some cool photos/ideas...

https://www.google.com/search?q=miniature+horse+barns+photos&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=KhFLUb3jKcfi2QXW2YCYDA&ved=0CDEQsAQ&biw=1536&bih=865

Sandi

 

[Whispering_Pines]

I have looked at so many pictures too! I could look at pictures for ever! Hopefully other post pictures, or weigh in on the must haves in a barn!

 

[wildoak]

Do a search in LB, this topic comes up pretty regularly and there are lots of pictures and ideas on old threads.

My short list of what I like best about the barn we built would include hot water and an enclosed wash/groom area, a wide aisle to drive through, plenty of electrical outlets for fans, clippers, etc and lots of ventilation. Stall dividers are Priefert panels so air flow is good.

Jan

 

[Marty]

Here's mine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z6M62IJi7A

 

[Genie]

Things I like about our barn;

bright

good ventilation

lots of storage above for hay and straw

hot water - really important

stall comfort mats

 

[Whispering_Pines]

Thank you so much for sharing, we know we want a big mow, we are planning a room where you enter that will have like an animal "care area" this room will be heated, with a small couch just in case we need to spend the night out in the barn for some reason? Hot water, sink, ect. I am not sure how many stalls yet I want to make, I am thinking 8 or so. We also want a small arena to work with the little ones during the winter, and our winters get LONG! I would love some skylights for light, and good ventilation!

 

[misty'smom]

Mine is smaller and much simpler than what your planning but I love it! It is just what we need for our 2 minis and just enough for me to clean everyday!! I am so happy we used the heavy duty stall mats throughout. Windows on all sides with dutch doors in the front for great ventilation! Storage for hay, feed, tack, etc......Here is a few pictures!!