Building a farm: Part 6
The Breeding facility
The barn was used as a breeding facility so there was a stallion holding stall, a breeding mount, vet clinic, and foaling stall.
Crossties
We used the 12’ x 24’ breeding area to create two cross ties. We removed all of the existing cement and poured a new foundation as well as 5 posts, 4 for the cross ties and 1 as a support beam that doubled as the saddle and bridle racks. Then we put large rubber mats to cover the entire surface so horses wouldn’t be shifting on and off of the mats. The interior walls were metal like the inside of the stalls, so we decided to build some decorative wood paneling and paint it the same color as the rest of the barn. We added a custom built (thanks, Jeff!) cabinet that keeps all of our grooming supplies as well as boots and wraps so all of the essentials are close by. The cabinet also weighs a ton and acts as a divider between the two horses so there’s no chance of mayhem if they shift their butt into it.
Indoor crossties
Old breeding facilities
Where the future crossties would go
Kitchen and Office
The vet clinic was entirely gutted to create a kitchen and office. We took out one wall so that you’re able to walk through from kitchen to office as well as sliding doors that lead onto the patio. We wanted to make a nice space for boarders to come and grab a coffee, maybe hop on the wifi for a bit. The sage green cabinets are a staple now, matching the main house and keeping the agave theme alive. Generally if I’m not on a horse, I’m sitting and working on my laptop in the office. It’s a perfect view of all the horses in their paddocks and I’m central so if anyone needs me, they know where to find me.
Office with a view of the horses
Kitchen cabinets in the Agave theme
Office details
Gutted office
Tackroom
The foaling stall was turned into a 12’ x 24’ tackroom. We added a dark brown, wood roof and lights to match the look of the kitchen and office, as well as matching saltillo tile for the floor. This will be a shared space for the jumpers to keep tack and equipment. We mounted saddle racks and bridle hooks and added a cabinet for extra storage.
Tackroom details