Considerations In Barn Construction

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Considerations In Barn Construction

When constructing a barn, keep in mind:
a)Ventilation & prevailing winds
b)natural drainage
c)fresh water/fresh air
d)cross winds
e)manure removal/storage/pu/delivery/access
f)exits & accessibility for trucks, emergencies, difficult horses
g)foundation ground
h)design efficiency & safety
i)insulation
j)storage
k)feed & ease in loading/unloading
l)shavings & ease in loading/unloading
m)if self board, is there separate provision for self boarders hay, grain, tack
n)natural & artificial lighting & electrical
o)clean up & removal of debris & utensils & buckets
p)tack storage (warm, dry, unaccessible to rodents)
q)FIRE EXITS & Emergency Lighting
r)cross ties, tack hooks, tarps

The Little "XTRA's"
a)coffee, tea, changing or bathroom w/flashlight in/for Emergency uses
b)location of Veterinary products (fridge), bandages, first aid kit, wraps
c)Individual Fly or Other Sprays/Treatments
d)wash stall
e)separate Hay and Shavings Areas
f)buckets or auto waterers
g)blanket room where blankets can hang to dry in warmth
h)public telephone
i)hot walkers
j)air pump for wheelbarrow, truck tires, etc.
k)tractor

   

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