Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Translucentfiberglasspanelsontheendsofthebarnandupper3′ofthewalls(except
forthetackroomwalls)letinmuchlightandeliminatetheneedforelectriclightsfor
normal chores during the day, including in the enclosed feed room.
The well-lighted 8′x12′ wash stall provides a convenient place to bathe horses, wash
tools and buckets, and hose off muddy blankets. With hot and cold water and a sink,
italsoservesasanexcellent placeforaveterinarian towork.Guardrails alongeither
side of the wash stall protect the water faucets and tools and buckets placed against
the walls. The textured concrete floor slopes to a centrally located drain.
The 8′x10′ open tool room stores carts, cleaning tools, muck buckets, supplies for
fence repair, and other items that might otherwise be in the barn aisle.
PLAN
An 8′x10′ feed room keeps grain dry and safe from rodents and has a horse-proof
latch on the door to prevent a loose horse from foundering on grain.
