Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design
by Eileen Fabian Wheeler

Finally! A professional book that addresses equine facilities design, from stable to fence planning and riding facilities.

Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design is a book for equine professionals, and everyone interested in the appropriate housing and care of horses.

Whether you are a veterinarian consulting on how to maintain the integrity of the grain and water in the horse’s newly-built stall; or the agricultural engineer who has been asked to design a new state-of-the-art equine shelter; or an animal scientist or horse owner who simply wants the latest, safest, and most up-to-date information on manure management—this book will fulfill your needs!

This handy, user-friendly guide answers some of the toughest questions about equine shelters. Everything from preferred building materials to lighting to flooring both in the horse’s primary shelter to design and management of a riding arena—this practical reference will guide the reader every step of the way.

Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design is filled with clear, user-friendly design illustrations and information on ventilation, manure management, fence planning, fire safety, feed storage, bedding requirements dust control systems, and a myriad of detailed information designed for the comfort, safety, and health of your horse in areas where cold weather is a factor.

Contents

1. Horse Behavior Influence on Design
2. Horse Stable Layout and Planning
3. Construction Style and Materials
4. Horse Farm Site Planning
5. Stall Design
6. Ventilation
7. Flooring Materials and Drainage
8. Manure Management
9. Fire Safety
10. Utilities
11. Lighting
12. Heating
13. Auxiliary Facilities
14. Fence Planning
15. Fence Materials
16. Indoor Riding Arena Design and Construction
17. Riding Arena Surface Materials
18. Outdoor Riding Arena Design and Construction

Appendix: Phychometrics
Additional Resources
Index

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