What facilities do you have OR wish you had for keeping your horses?

Baycrash · 08-06-2008, 09:05 AM

Hey everyone! I thought perhaps we could share our horsekeeping facilities or lack thereof with one another.

I keep my horse at home in a barn lot. The barn is in ill repair so it's only for some shade/shelter. The fencing isn't great but adequate for now. Only grass I have is my huge yard which I electric fenced and move around so he can eat it all!
If I could have what I felt I needed here...it's a rental... I'd have the barn roof repaired since there are stalls that could be used...I'd fence the entire yard/lot area in sections and add a roundpen and small arena to work in...never hurts to dream.
I am able to keep my horse (soon to add one) healthy and happy but don't like the 'place' I have available

Thanks for sharing!
God Bless

Carri · 08-06-2008, 09:08 AM

We have a very limited turnout, only in dry lot, so that is what I would definitely change. Our barn is pretty nice, and the fencing is in good shape, and the riding facilities are wonderful, we board across the street from an equestrian park and they have several rings, trails, a covered arena, and everything is kept up really nice. The lack of pasture is the only drawback.

**gbarmranch** · 08-06-2008, 09:09 AM

I want a big covered arena to ride in.. and stripping chutes so we can rope again... also, a nice covered wash rack with heated water..

Heck, if I am going to dream, I am dreaming big..

**Diamond_Y** · 08-06-2008, 09:15 AM

My barn is fine - we rarely use the stalls, but have them if needed; I have good pasture; I have individual paddocks with shelter, if needed; I have a good roundpen.

What I don't have, and would dearly love, is sand. Our dirt is nasty black clay. I would love to have a sand arena and sand in my roundpen.

rebel beck · 08-06-2008, 09:17 AM

I board my horse at this time, but my perfect dream is not really a big dream. Would be a 2 stall barn with a wash rack (inside) with hot and cold water, feed room/ tack room. Arena with good footing and lights. And a real nice turnout with lush green grass. Oh the barn would have to have a fly system and large fans.
Maybe some day.

ToveroMom · 08-06-2008, 09:19 AM

Just a small indoor would make me very happy..

Victory Stables · 08-06-2008, 09:28 AM

My barn is great, the wash rack is nice, the arena could be covered

i just wish i had grass in my pastures!!

i have this nasty little sandy turnout

Gotta Love Duns · 08-06-2008, 09:46 AM

Oh don't even get me started right now!
LOL we are in the process (first house then barn) of renovating the barn and farm area over to horses!
First we have to make our barn livable for the horses (6 stalls, feedroom, tackroom & water) if I was to push it heat and hot water would be nice but I won't push it right now.
I also need to fence a ton of area for the horses for more grazing.
A round pen is a must.

I would love to have an arena with sand footing. A indoor arena is on my long term goals, and then an addition onto the barn.

Jess6092 · 08-06-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbarmranch

I want a big covered arena to ride in.. and stripping chutes so we can rope again... also, a nice covered wash rack with heated water..

Heck, if I am going to dream, I am dreaming big..

Ditto that GBar!

And I would like a couple more pastures too!

Luvridn · 08-06-2008, 09:57 AM

I have plenty of pasture and sand base round pen, but would love a more practical barn setup. also an arena, covered would be nice but not enclosed. Also want to get rid of my drat barbwire fencing. Built my own washrack/stocks and it suits me fine. It is all functional but not as pretty as I'd like

BarnBum · 08-06-2008, 10:05 AM

I would love to just move North !! Florida just doesn't have the large property spans like you guys do or the lush wonderful grass (our soil stinks!!) I envy that !!!

I love my barn, property (2.5 acres) fencing, etc..... just wish I had more space / property to utuilze. Thats the only thing I would change...more space (which means more horses!!)

Right now, what I have is perfect for my gelding and my mini and what I do with them.

texagal7 · 08-06-2008, 10:10 AM

I live at a rental property that is on 2 1/2 acres, I wish the fences were wood instead of barbed wire, and that the run-in shed were 1. larger and 2. were more like a stall without a gate so that my girls can get out of the heat and rain here in FL. A nice wash rack would be good, plus a round pen (well may be I don't really need one of those since the 29000 acres of trails are about 3 blocks away from my house) And most of all I would prefer it belonged to me instead of renting it.

Sirita_88 · 08-06-2008, 10:39 AM

Well we just got concrete, our barn is only 2.5 years old...
We have pasture with grass for most of the year
our fences are nice and safe
Roundpen is a decent size (60 ft)

But.... We are in the process of getting an arena we have all the fencing (3 rail pvc) but I still need to find money for sand lol...

We don't have hot water (yet) nor do we have an enclosed tack room (yet) but we have most of the stuff for it, we just have to put it up lol. So there isn't much more I could want. Other than maybe one of those 42 inch fans and maybe some 3-rail fencing on the outside of our fencing for costmetic reasons.

Oh, and maybe a bigger barn?? for more horses =). It's 5 stalls on one side, the other has two wash/groom stalls, tack room, and feed/shavings/hay. Plus a lean-to off each side where we store hay, tractors 4-wheelers, lawn mowers, etc.

Yep, pretty happy with things, but could always want more =).

OHH while I am rambling, you know what would be nice???? A part-time stall cleaner lol.

equine.trailrider · 08-06-2008, 10:48 AM

I have 10 acres fenced in five separate paddocks. I have excellent pasture on 4 on them. The front lot is almost a dirt lot which I bring the horses onto at night. They're on pasture 12 hrs a day and I can also use the front lot for fatties or new horses that come in to introduce them to the pasture. We have about 600 acres available to us to ride on adjacent to our farm. One is a Christmas tree farm with sandy or grassy paths in between the rows of trees. Very nice. We have a soon to be 7 stall, two story barn and a smaller two story barn that I store hay in.
I wish I had an arena. Indoor would be ideal and an inside wash rack. Other than that, I feel lucky to have what I have.

carmor07 · 08-06-2008, 10:50 AM

well i have plenty of pasture and several barns(not that any of these silly horses of mine use them)

All i want is a big covered arena and one outdoor arena with the pretty wooden fence

My hubby escavates and a friend of his does fencing so i hear it all the time how im going to get this big fancy outdoor riding arena beside the house.Hubby has already dozed i dont know how many arenas and i still dont have one

See,i dont ask for much

lbequ4002 · 08-06-2008, 10:51 AM

right now 12 acres and a small barn though I rarely use the stalls. Decent grass getting better as I had a jungle to tame. I do have a round pen but no arena just a somewhat flat spot with only a few big holes. We are improving this property and it's just a stepping stone. Some day 200+ acres of lush pasture, ponds, creeks, a huge barn with individual paddocks. A jumping sized indoor arena, several outdoor rings and dressage rings, a full cross country course, you know just the basics.

pippy · 08-06-2008, 10:56 AM

Realistically I would be happy to get our shelter (three sided shelter) built along w/ paddocks and install the waterer before winter sets in. I'd also like to get my riding area done -- I had an arena area picked out, disked it up, to begin making it an arena and then we rearranged things, so that area will now be paddocks and the arena area is shifted some....

Dreaming: I would like to build an indoor.

CowhorseGal · 08-06-2008, 11:24 AM

I have 10 acres plus 8 additional acres leased directly behind my property. I have a 60ft round pen, large arena (250' X 200') Plus 7 20' x 30' paddocks, 1 stallion paddock with a run in that is 60' x 60'. I am getting ready to build another one. the rest of the property is pasture.

I don't have a barn yet.. still working on that. it will have a wash rack and tack room with heat and water. haven't figured out how many stalls I want yet..

pvf · 08-06-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToveroMom

Just a small indoor would make me very happy..

Thats on my list along with a wash rack with warm water. heat for in the barn if I really need it.

Most outside smaller paddocks with shelters..
outside arena..

ruffian · 08-06-2008, 12:12 PM

The facilities where I board are fabulous, indoor and outdoor arenas, wash rack, trails, heated barn and tackroom etc
What I miss is large pasture turnout, room to run and graze. We have turnout but they are dirt paddocks.
I really wish it was closer, but I'll keep driving 25 mins to keep the boy happy!

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08-06-2008, 09:05 AM
Baycrash Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 140	What facilities do you have OR wish you had for keeping your horses? Hey everyone! I thought perhaps we could share our horsekeeping facilities or lack thereof with one another. I keep my horse at home in a barn lot. The barn is in ill repair so it's only for some shade/shelter. The fencing isn't great but adequate for now. Only grass I have is my huge yard which I electric fenced and move around so he can eat it all! If I could have what I felt I needed here...it's a rental... I'd have the barn roof repaired since there are stalls that could be used...I'd fence the entire yard/lot area in sections and add a roundpen and small arena to work in...never hurts to dream. I am able to keep my horse (soon to add one) healthy and happy but don't like the 'place' I have available Thanks for sharing! God Bless

08-06-2008, 09:08 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 9,972	We have a very limited turnout, only in dry lot, so that is what I would definitely change. Our barn is pretty nice, and the fencing is in good shape, and the riding facilities are wonderful, we board across the street from an equestrian park and they have several rings, trails, a covered arena, and everything is kept up really nice. The lack of pasture is the only drawback. __________________

08-06-2008, 09:09 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,218	I want a big covered arena to ride in.. and stripping chutes so we can rope again... also, a nice covered wash rack with heated water.. Heck, if I am going to dream, I am dreaming big.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

08-06-2008, 09:15 AM
Diamond_Y Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,624	My barn is fine - we rarely use the stalls, but have them if needed; I have good pasture; I have individual paddocks with shelter, if needed; I have a good roundpen. What I don't have, and would dearly love, is sand. Our dirt is nasty black clay. I would love to have a sand arena and sand in my roundpen. __________________ Diamond Y Quarter Horses - Breeders of Quality Foundation Quarter Horses Home of King of Cooke County, 2004 Perlino son of Cooke County ETC

08-06-2008, 09:17 AM
rebel beck Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 360	I board my horse at this time, but my perfect dream is not really a big dream. Would be a 2 stall barn with a wash rack (inside) with hot and cold water, feed room/ tack room. Arena with good footing and lights. And a real nice turnout with lush green grass. Oh the barn would have to have a fly system and large fans. Maybe some day. __________________ Becky Horse Mom Stable Cleaner Groom

08-06-2008, 09:19 AM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,296	Just a small indoor would make me very happy.. __________________ "In America,anyone can be President. That is one of the chances you take" Adlai Stevenson

08-06-2008, 09:28 AM
Victory Stables Halter broke Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 53	My barn is great, the wash rack is nice, the arena could be covered i just wish i had grass in my pastures!! i have this nasty little sandy turnout

08-06-2008, 09:46 AM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 7,806	Oh don't even get me started right now! LOL we are in the process (first house then barn) of renovating the barn and farm area over to horses! First we have to make our barn livable for the horses (6 stalls, feedroom, tackroom & water) if I was to push it heat and hot water would be nice but I won't push it right now. I also need to fence a ton of area for the horses for more grazing. A round pen is a must. I would love to have an arena with sand footing. A indoor arena is on my long term goals, and then an addition onto the barn. __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse.

08-06-2008, 09:57 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,053	I have plenty of pasture and sand base round pen, but would love a more practical barn setup. also an arena, covered would be nice but not enclosed. Also want to get rid of my drat barbwire fencing. Built my own washrack/stocks and it suits me fine. It is all functional but not as pretty as I'd like __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

08-06-2008, 10:05 AM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,542	I would love to just move North !! Florida just doesn't have the large property spans like you guys do or the lush wonderful grass (our soil stinks!!) I envy that !!! I love my barn, property (2.5 acres) fencing, etc..... just wish I had more space / property to utuilze. Thats the only thing I would change...more space (which means more horses!!) Right now, what I have is perfect for my gelding and my mini and what I do with them. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !! Last edited by BarnBum : 08-06-2008 at 11:33 AM.

08-06-2008, 10:10 AM
texagal7 Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 342	I live at a rental property that is on 2 1/2 acres, I wish the fences were wood instead of barbed wire, and that the run-in shed were 1. larger and 2. were more like a stall without a gate so that my girls can get out of the heat and rain here in FL. A nice wash rack would be good, plus a round pen (well may be I don't really need one of those since the 29000 acres of trails are about 3 blocks away from my house) And most of all I would prefer it belonged to me instead of renting it.

08-06-2008, 10:39 AM
Sirita_88 Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 1,269	Well we just got concrete, our barn is only 2.5 years old... We have pasture with grass for most of the year our fences are nice and safe Roundpen is a decent size (60 ft) But.... We are in the process of getting an arena we have all the fencing (3 rail pvc) but I still need to find money for sand lol... We don't have hot water (yet) nor do we have an enclosed tack room (yet) but we have most of the stuff for it, we just have to put it up lol. So there isn't much more I could want. Other than maybe one of those 42 inch fans and maybe some 3-rail fencing on the outside of our fencing for costmetic reasons. Oh, and maybe a bigger barn?? for more horses =). It's 5 stalls on one side, the other has two wash/groom stalls, tack room, and feed/shavings/hay. Plus a lean-to off each side where we store hay, tractors 4-wheelers, lawn mowers, etc. Yep, pretty happy with things, but could always want more =). OHH while I am rambling, you know what would be nice???? A part-time stall cleaner lol. __________________ Paradise Performance Horses. http://www.freewebs.com/paradiseperformance/index.htm

08-06-2008, 10:48 AM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 899	I have 10 acres fenced in five separate paddocks. I have excellent pasture on 4 on them. The front lot is almost a dirt lot which I bring the horses onto at night. They're on pasture 12 hrs a day and I can also use the front lot for fatties or new horses that come in to introduce them to the pasture. We have about 600 acres available to us to ride on adjacent to our farm. One is a Christmas tree farm with sandy or grassy paths in between the rows of trees. Very nice. We have a soon to be 7 stall, two story barn and a smaller two story barn that I store hay in. I wish I had an arena. Indoor would be ideal and an inside wash rack. Other than that, I feel lucky to have what I have. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

08-06-2008, 10:50 AM
carmor07 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tn. Posts: 845	well i have plenty of pasture and several barns(not that any of these silly horses of mine use them)All i want is a big covered arena and one outdoor arena with the pretty wooden fenceMy hubby escavates and a friend of his does fencing so i hear it all the time how im going to get this big fancy outdoor riding arena beside the house.Hubby has already dozed i dont know how many arenas and i still dont have oneSee,i dont ask for much

08-06-2008, 10:51 AM
lbequ4002 Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central AL Posts: 761	right now 12 acres and a small barn though I rarely use the stalls. Decent grass getting better as I had a jungle to tame. I do have a round pen but no arena just a somewhat flat spot with only a few big holes. We are improving this property and it's just a stepping stone. Some day 200+ acres of lush pasture, ponds, creeks, a huge barn with individual paddocks. A jumping sized indoor arena, several outdoor rings and dressage rings, a full cross country course, you know just the basics.

08-06-2008, 10:56 AM
pippy Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,055	Realistically I would be happy to get our shelter (three sided shelter) built along w/ paddocks and install the waterer before winter sets in. I'd also like to get my riding area done -- I had an arena area picked out, disked it up, to begin making it an arena and then we rearranged things, so that area will now be paddocks and the arena area is shifted some.... Dreaming: I would like to build an indoor. __________________ Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.\" â€“ Swami Sivananda Saraswati

08-06-2008, 11:24 AM
CowhorseGal Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 344	I have 10 acres plus 8 additional acres leased directly behind my property. I have a 60ft round pen, large arena (250' X 200') Plus 7 20' x 30' paddocks, 1 stallion paddock with a run in that is 60' x 60'. I am getting ready to build another one. the rest of the property is pasture. I don't have a barn yet.. still working on that. it will have a wash rack and tack room with heat and water. haven't figured out how many stalls I want yet.. __________________ The more I know men the more I like my dog

08-06-2008, 12:12 PM
ruffian Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 973	The facilities where I board are fabulous, indoor and outdoor arenas, wash rack, trails, heated barn and tackroom etc What I miss is large pasture turnout, room to run and graze. We have turnout but they are dirt paddocks. I really wish it was closer, but I'll keep driving 25 mins to keep the boy happy! __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)