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Martha Stewart has enhanced her Bedford, New York stable to better accommodate her five Sicilian donkeys and one Fell pony. By installing custom half-sized stall gates from American Stalls, powder-coated in her signature "Bedford Gray," the smaller equines now enjoy improved visibility and engagement within the stable. 

By building a custom horse barn, you can truly bring your dream barn to life. But custom barns are more complicated builds, and you’ll have to make more decisions during the planning process. These eight questions can help guide you through the process of planning a custom horse barn, ensuring you’re prepared and you’ve carefully thought out the project.

Planning horse stalls for your barn? Discover our curated collection of blog posts covering design tips, cost factors, maintenance, and more to guide your project.

Every barn tells a different story, and at American Stalls, we design with that in mind. From climate and horse breed to your personal style, we tailor each product to meet your unique needs. In this post, we walk you through our thoughtful design process to help you better understand how we bring your vision to life.

When building (or renovating) your barn, we will often think about the safety and visual appeal. During this process, we will consider the horse stall style, the barn doors, the amount of ventilation, and thousands of other details. One crucial area that every horse owner pays attention to is flooring and footing.

Nestled in Montville, New Jersey, this striking blue gambrel-style barn is a perfect blend of timeless charm and modern functionality. Featuring six custom Kit Sliding Stall Systems, Stall Mattress, Full Privacy Stall Partitions, Stall Fans and Dutch Glass Windows, every detail was thoughtfully crafted to ensure comfort, durability, and beauty. Step inside this inviting space and see how American Stalls helped bring a dream barn to life.

The type of barn that you choose not only affects its appearance and style, but also impacts everything from the cost to the barn’s functionality. As you start to plan out your barn build, spend plenty of time exploring the pros and cons of each barn type to make sure you choose the best option for your needs.

Stress in horses can lead to health issues and unhappiness. Explore practical barn improvements to reduce boredom and enhance your horse's well-being.

Whether you’re dealing with summer storms or melting snow in the winter, drainage issues can be a real challenge for your horse barn. Learn how these five solutions can help you address and prevent drainage issues around your horse barn.