Barn & Stable Plans - Pole Buildings - Pasture Fencing / Business Planning

Ultimate Horse Barns - Horse enthusiasts have a deep and respected love for their horses, so it's only natural that their horses reside in palatial estates, as well. The Ultimate Horse Barn 2007 calendar highlights 12 of the most fantastic horse barns in North America. Stalls made of mahogany, tile floors, amazing architecture, and the like reflect the passion horse owners have for their prized possessions

Horse Housing: How to Plan, Build, and Remodel Barns and Sheds

Practical Pole Building Construction Leigh Seddon has worked with illustrator David Sylvester to give his book the extra dimension of original plans. But that's not all. Here's all you need to know about pole building - the one of a kind construction that saves you money, time, labor and materials because it involves limited grading, no excavation, flexibility in site, few materials. A wonderful option for utilizing a hillside site!

How To Build Small Barns & Outbuildings Building your own barns and outbuildings offers many benefits, perhaps the most obvious being the money you can save. About half the costs of any building project is the labor, and, by doing it yourself, you can construct your building more economically, or even put up a larger building on the same budget. But another important benefit of building it yourself is the satisfaction that comes from improving your own landscape and surroundings. A well-constructed barn, shed, or outbuilding can be a source of pride for many years -- and will also enhance the value of your property. In How to Build Small Barns & Outbuildings, Monte Burch takes readers step by step through the fundamentals of general construction -- from planning and laying out a site to do-it-yourself instructions on framing, roofing, wiring, plumbing, and much more.

Building A Multi-Use Barn As a guide for dreamers as well as those who are "ready-to-build,'' this concise yet detailed overview of the construction of a large out-building will serve both beginning and experienced builders. From simple enclosures for storage to workshop space to fully finished living space, Wagner covers all the bases. His book, while short on design suggestions, is chock full of practical solutions to common site and building problems. Wagner writes in an upbeat, problem-solving tone that is encouraging to those who might otherwise be skeptical of the entire process. His suggestions are consistently economical and environmentally friendly. Excellent illustrations supplement the text. For large home improvement collections


Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage Effective management requires knowledge, dedication, and a sincere interest in the well-being of horses. In this thoroughly updated second edition of her best-selling classic, Cherry Hill explains how to be a responsible steward of the land while providing horses with the best care possible. Drawing on decades of personal experience and recommendations from hands-on Extension agents throughout North America, Hill provides detailed, practical information designed to help readers develop and refine their “horsekeeping consciousness.” A thorough understanding of horses is critical to good horsekeeping, so Hill begins by explaining the behavior and the physical and emotional needs of the horse. She encourages readers to choose a management method that fits their lifestyle and locale. She then explains how to maximize efficiency through careful planning of facilities and implementation of diligent management routines that keep horses happy, healthy, and safe. Well organized and generously illustrated with color photographs and instructive plan drawings, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is packed with information that horse owners need. Acreage selection, layout design, and checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal management routines are just a few of the essential topics covered in this invaluable reference. Since it was first published in 1991, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage has sold more than 160,000 copies. This new edition is full-color and has been thoroughly redesigned, revised, expanded, and updated.

Stablekeeping A Visual Guide to Safe and Healthy Horsekeeping Hill shares decades of horsekeeping experience to help readers provide a safe, efficient, healthy living environment for their horses. More than 250 photographs address topics such as stalls, tack rooms, work and storage areas, sanitation and pest control, feeding practices, safety and emergencies, and more.

Small-Scale Livestock Farming Starting a small-scale livestock farm? First, you need this book! Yes, you can have a prosperous farm and achieve the lifestyle of your dreams -- and farming expert Carol Ekarius will show you how. Small farms can pay big dividends, Ekarius explains, but hard work alone isn't enough: Success demands knowledge and effective management. Ekarius's natural, organic approach to livestock management produces healthier animals, reduces feed and healthcare costs, and maximizes your profit. Through case studies of successful farmers, nitty-gritty details on every facet of livestock farming, and fascinating insights for working with nature instead of against it, you'll learn to make your farm thrive.

Fences for Pasture and Garden The complete guide to choosing, planning, and building today's best fences: wire, rail, electric, high-tension, temporary, woven, and snow

Fences, Gates, and Bridges: A Practical Manual The author, George A. Martin, is like his book and like the sound, well-run farm his book evokes. He is plain spoken and brief, he comes right to the point, and he has an admirable way of stating unmistakably how parts go together. With his skill as a clear writer, the author also knows his subject-not only fence building the farm and its requirements. He knows the stock: the unconfinable pig, the dexterous cow. He knows his materials, especially wood. I count twenty-one species of tree in the text, each especially suited for a particular application. He knows the value of work well done, done to last, and he aims to give value himself, in authorship as in the building of simple necessary structures

Starting and Running Your Own Horse Business Whether you are a seasoned professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, Starting & Running Your Own Horse Business puts you on the inside track to making money and cutting expenses. An experienced stable manager, author Mary Ashby McDonald knows exactly what works (and what doesn't) in the business of horses. Now she shares her profitable ideas and techniques with you. This practical handbook covers making the most of your investment in horses, facilities, equipment, and time; beginning a variety of income-generating activities and programs; managing promotional events that create interest and bring in business; saving cash on stable management, horse care, and equipment; plus 20 forms and contracts