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Plan No. 6128 



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Farmers who wish to establish recreational facil- 

 ities on their property for added income should first 

 check building codes, zoning laws, and other environ- 

 mental regulations before starting construction. Some- 

 times, there are definite limitations on the ownership, 

 development, and use of property, especially in urban 

 and in developing areas. 



The horse barn should be well planned, durable, and 

 attractive. Site selection is of major importance. Provide 

 room for expansion and for specific details, such as 

 water supply, manure disposal, electricity, wind- 

 breaks, feed storage, and loading and unloading 

 access. The horse barn should fit your overall plan and 

 harmonize with existing buildings. Consider nuisances 

 that may affect your horses and your enjoyment of the 

 facility. 



This nine-stall horse barn is ideal for cooler areas 

 or where an indoor exercise area is desirable. Illus- 

 trated on the back page is the indoor arrangement, 

 showing stalls, feed room, exercise area, and a mow 

 floor over the stall area. 



Washington, D.C. 



Inexpensive pole construction is used in the overall 

 design, and poles are arranged to form the individual 

 stalls. All poles, splashboards, and other wood in con- 

 tact with the ground or with manure should be pressure 

 treated with a nontoxic preservative to a retention of 8 

 pounds per cubic foot. 



The 12- by 12-foot stalls are constructed of 2-inch 

 tongue and groove lumber with either Vi-inch steel 

 bars or with a commercial stall guard at the top. Tamped- 

 clay floors are used for the stalls and exercise area, and 

 concrete floors for the combination feed and tack room. 



Ventilation to prevent condensation is provided by 

 continuous openings at the eave and ridge. Side panels 

 and sliding doors can be opened for summer cooling. 



Working drawings may be obtained from the extension agricultural 

 engineer at your State university. There maybe a small charge to cover 

 cost of printing. 



If you do not know the location of your State university, send your 

 request to Agricultural Engineer. Extension Service, U.S. Department 

 of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. He will forward your request 

 to the correct university. 



ORDER PLAN NO. 61 28, HORSE BARN ■ INDOOR EXERCISE AREA. 



Issued January 1 973 



UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Miscellaneous Publication No. 12 59 



For sale by the Superintendent of Documents. U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington. D.C. 20402 - Price 10 cents 



Stock Number 0100-02697 



U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1972 O - 479-590 



