Equine Facilities amp; Equipment.ppt

Equine Facilities Equipment Functions of horse housing Provide for the welfare of horses Provide for the safety, health and comfort of human handlers Provide easy access for suppliers, clients Be cost-effective and have efficient use of labor Layout should facilitate day-to-day activities Flexible design to allow for future changes Environmental analysis Topography Drainage Prevailing winds Solar radiation Precipitation Vegetation Soil characteristics Stalls Well designed box stalls/tie-stalls Layout – entryways, alleys and traffic-flow Sizes Door clearance Pen height Stall fronts Stall construction Stalls Height 8-9’ Solid – 4-5’ Slatted for ventilation Ceilings Min. 8’ Lighting One light/10’ aisle way Each stall Electrical outlets Stall Floors Other essential areas, equip. Wash stall Tacking/Grooming area Aisles Electrical Lighting—tack room, mares/stallions Water system—waterer, sink, hydrants, wash rack Ventilation Reduce condensation Prevent mold, mildew Decrease airborne contaminants Remove heat - circulation fans Windows (summer), Eaves (winter) Rule of Thumb Ventilation Considerations 1 ft. ridge ventilation for each horse or stall Min. 4-8 air changes/hr New barn 6” ridge vent – min. 12-14” overhang Vented soffitt running full length Hay above stalls Air passage of 12” between wall bales Tack room Size Desired characteristics Security Wall space for hanging equipment Floor space for saddle racks Optional horse facilities Manure storage Hay and bedding storage Shed for trucks and trailers Sick horse stall Office Outdoor Facilities Outdoor pen - 12 x 12’ Pasture (turnout) - 0.1 acre or more Paddock - 15’ X 75’ 500 sq. ft/horse Good drainage Sheds Free Access Shelters Min. 100 sq. ft./horse Floor – 6-8” gravel covered with dirt or heavy bedding Indoor Arenas Clear span structures MIN. 36 feet wide = exercise/training 50 feet wide = exercise/training/riding Ceiling height 14 ft min. 16 ft high = hunters/jumpers Arenas Recommended Ring Size Multiple