I want to move my horse but i need a barn....?

Question

ok so because of some problems at my current boarding stable i would really like to move my horse to my grandparents house. their house used to be a totally functional farm but the large barn has recently been taken down and is no more. to move him i know i will need to set up pasture but i also need some sort of building or at least a shed or stall. And i do have a very minimal budget....so if anyone knows where to look to find prices and shed like ideas that would be awesome..and any other ideas are always welcome!!!

Answer 1

Unless you live in a very cold climate a three sided run in shed should be sufficient.  Electric fencing is the cheapest, safest and most effective method of containment.

Answer 2

There are lots of modular sheds and barn companies on the internet.  You can have something custom made and delivered or you can order a do-it-yourself kit (if you are handy).  Here is an example site.

http://www.customforestproductsinc.com/w...

Answer 3

we did the same thing years ago. build our own barn and had a field. i suggest electric fencing, it's cheaper, and it's easier to put up/move/change fields sizes.

as for the barn, i can get pictures of mine if you want, and get a complete price list from our old files.  just email if you want more details/photos.

Answer 4

A three sided run in, at least 16 feet deep (20 is better) will suffice in almost any weather.  Temperatures here range from as hot as 100 degrees F in summer and as cold as 35 degrees below zero F with the wind chill factor in winter.  The horses do fine and often choose to stay outside when the wind is howling and snow is blowing and it's frigid.  I keep the water heated in winter and run fans in summer.  I have a water pump at my trough, and electric for the fans and heater, plus lights since it is dark by 4:30 pm here in winter.  Find  local building contractors who need side jobs ...there are a lot of them around here these days...get bids from more than one.  Be sure you check the internet for specifications on horse buildings...they need to be sturdy enough for the potential abuse horses may inflict.  Where will you store hay and feed? Tack? Your structure should include enclosed space large enough for these.  Last, will your horse be alone?  He is a herd animal so solitude is not the best for him.  Do you have a plan for manure removal?  We also dug 3 feet down before building the run-in and layered rock, then gravel, and topped it with ag lime. This composes the entire footing inside the shed, and is extended about four feet in front of it to provide drainage and prevent mud. I have stall mats over the lime at either end inside of the shed (it is 36 feet wide) for the horse's comfort.  Call around and get prices in your area...you may also want to check out other boarding stables once you start adding up the cost and work involved in your plan.  Good luck.