Where to Begin? Starting a Barn Project
March 15, 2022 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 Whether it is a barn renovation or a new build, it can often be difficult to determine where to even begin. Over the years, our team has gained invaluable experience with thousands of barn owners. Our projects include everything from private barns in one's backyard to large-scale commercial developments. No...
3 Flooring Options for Your Barn’s Aisle
January 5, 2022 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 During our design process, many clients often first think about the horse stalls in their dream barn. That is with good reason and good intent. After all, our horses often spend significant time in their stalls so we want them to be designed just right. The horse stalls are often...
6 Types of Horse Barn Structures
November 21, 2021 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 In today’s market, there are various types of barn designs, building materials, and barn types. That being said, there are 3 to 4 basic structures that are most popular for horses. In this post, we'd like to cover the different types of popular horse barns and things you should consider...
Should You Work With An Equine Architect?
November 16, 2021 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 Although it is an expensive service, the selection of an equine architect is just as crucial as choosing the right contractor. An architects’ benefits are immeasurable as the thoughtful planning will save you time, resources, and headache in the long run. An experienced equine architect will help with your barns's...
3 Examples of Horse Barn Renovations
October 11, 2021 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 Although many of our projects consist of new barns, our team does many barn renovation projects each year. Our renovations can range widely from private 4-stall barns to large 40-stall barns. Each barn renovation requires something different – including stalls, barn doors, windows, and flooring renovations. Our team works hard to...
How to Find and Choose a Barn Builder
June 1, 2021 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 As equestrians, we understand just how much time, energy, and financial resources go into building your dream barn. A dream barn is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and project for many of our clients. That is why it is so crucial to work with the right individuals and companies to ensure...
Why Use Rubber Pavers for the Horse Barn?
April 5, 2021 By American Stalls Barn Building 101General 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...
Optimizing Your Boarding Barn Business
January 14, 2021 By American Stalls Barn Building 101 Do you have extra stalls in your barn? Are you thinking of building a new barn? If you answered “yes” to the above questions, you might consider starting a boarding barn business. As horse people, we know that it is not very difficult to lose money with horses. This reality...
3 Considerations for the Perfect Foaling Horse Stall
December 18, 2020 By American Stalls Barn Building 101Barn SafetyHorse Stalls 101 One popular topic among our clients is how to set up the perfect foaling stall. After all, you have invested a great deal – including a hefty stud fee, top-notch care, regular vet visits, and a high-quality nutrition program for your mare. Let’s also not forget the hours of effort...