5 Amenities You Will Want to Include in a Boarding Barn

When horse owners look for a potential boarding barn, there are certain amenities that they tend to seek out. Including these features in your barn can help to increase its demand as a boarding facility. Are you planning a barn that you intend to use for boarding? Then you’ll want to give serious thought to including these features.

Generously Sized Stalls with Windows

Any horse owner wants their horse to have the best, and you can establish that in your facility by installing generously sized stalls with individual windows. Most horse owners will want a stall that measures at least 12’ x 12’, especially if their horses will be spending a large amount of time in their stalls. Stall windows can pay off in a number of ways – barn windows help to break up equine boredom, reducing cribbing and wood chewing. Stall windows also increase ventilation and allow for more natural light to enter your barn.

Indoor Arena

Depending on the climate in which you live, an indoor arena may be a much sought after asset. In areas plagued by inclement weather and cold winter climates, indoor arenas can lengthen the amount of the year that boarders can ride and train. If you will be offering boarding to riders who plan to regularly show their horses, having an indoor arena is recommended.

Indoor Wash Stall

An indoor wash stall is also an excellent feature to offer your boarders. Consider heating the wash stall, and also make sure that hot water is accessible. Having access to a wash stall during all seasons can make caring for horses and treating medical issues far easier than hauling buckets of water can be.

Tack Storage Space

Make your tack room a safe, pleasant, and well-organized area. Offer plenty of space for riders to store their tack, and consider using one of the many tack organization systems offered by Classic Equine Equipment. Remember that riders will have lots of equipment in addition to their tack, so maximize the use of your available space to allow boarders excellent storage capabilities.

Safe Aisle Footing

Give careful thought to the footing of your horse stable, since it can be a major safety issue if you choose poorly. Concrete aisles can be hard on joints and slippery, while dirt aisles require regular maintenance and can stir up dust. Consider using rubber aisle pavers for superior shock absorption and protection with easy installation and little maintenance around the horse. Rubber aisle pavers also provide your barn with a stylish, classic finish similar to brick but without the maintenance and safety issues of brick.

If you want to establish your boarding barn as an in-demand facility and drive business, consider adding some or all of these features to your barn.


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