Owning a horse or a few horses is a common past time in the United States and other parts of the world.
Taking good care of your horses is as important as taking good care of your children.
The decision to build a horse barn should not be a spur of the moment decision as it requires careful planning and budgeting to build a barn that will suit the needs of the horse, meet building codes and stay in budget.
The weather conditions in the area where you live are one of the most important factors when planning a horse barn.
Warmer temperatures probably will not require a totally enclosed area for the horses while colder conditions likely will.
Zoning regulations, building codes and the amount of space you have available will be big deciding factors in the type of barn you build however.
Because zoning regulations and building codes varies, it's best to check with the local authorities to find out what will be required.
If you are planning to build the barn yourself, this is something that you will have to do.
If you're hiring a contractor, you will just need to concern yourself with budgeting for the barn.
When planning your horse barn, you'll want to take into account that horses will need shelter from the weather.
A totally enclosed barn with stall space, access to food and water as well as proper ventilation is important.
You may also want to include an area for tack storage within the barn, which is recommended.
Once you've budgeted for what you have planned, obtained the necessary permits and approval, it's time to get to work building the horse barn.