If you’re considering building a new horse barn, the good news is that there are a number styles to choose from and a barn to fit most any budget. Here are the most popular horse barn styles today:
Run-In Shed
Run-In sheds are the simplest and most affordable option when it comes to horse shelters. With three sides and an open front, they can vary in size to fit one horse or many. On larger run-in sheds, you can even add dividers if desired.
Keep in mind that even though run-in sheds are fairly affordable, you will need to invest in wood paneling on the inside to protect horses from kicking through the metal and harming themselves. Also make sure to build the open end of your shed facing the south or any direction besides north to avoid cold winds blowing straight in.
Shed Row
A shed row style barn is a step up from the run-in shed, offering a little more protection from the elements. The shed row is built in the same style as the run-in shed, only with the fourth side closed in. This allows for individual stalls or even a feed/tack room to be added, if wanted. The nice thing about shed row barns are the many design variations which can be tailored to fit your individual needs.
Racetrack
If you’re looking to accommodate a large number of horses using the least amount of space, a racetrack style barn may be your best option. As its name implies, this type of barn is commonly used at racetracks; it’s essentially two long shed row barns constructed back to back, allowing stalls to share a back wall and open to the outside of each side of the barn.
Center Aisle
Center aisle barns are typically the most expensive style of barn, but many people prefer them. This style of barn usually has two rows of stalls facing each other with an open aisle down the center. Center aisle barns are ideal for cold climates, as they can be completely closed up, if needed. However, when building this style of barn, still consider the direction it should face in order to get good ventilation during the summer months.
No matter what your needs, there is sure to be a barn style to accommodate them. Feel free to share what style of barn you have or plan to build in the comments!
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