Pole Barn Horse Stable Design - Beehive Buildings (2024)

FAQs

What is the best height for a pole barn? ›

A 2 story pole barn ranges in height from 24' to 32' depending on the design. A single floor ranges in elevation from 10'-12' in most cases. If you add height because of the slanted roof…the tallest point will be 32' or less!

For a pole barn foundation, it's imperative to build a solid pad where there's dirt, gravel or concrete. If you're building a dirt pad, make sure it's packed in hard with heavy equipment. That will give it a solid base in which to start laying the foundation.

A 12-foot x 12-foot stall is the standard recommendation for a 1,000-pound horse. Many stables are successful with stalls slightly smaller than this, but walls less than 10 feet in length are not recommended. Generally, the stall wall length is 1 1/2 times the horse's length.

Your horse stable should have good ventilation to let stale air out and allow fresh air in. Otherwise, the moisture produced by the manure and urine will make stalls damp and smelly. Most stable designs have partially open front walls to allow air and light into the stalls.

For the most basic of necessities, an unfinished ceiling is the best route depending on your pole barn's intended use. Not only is this a great way to cut costs, but it's one less decision to have to worry about making. An unfinished ceiling would look best in these style pole barns: Tractor and implement storage.

Area is leveled at least 3' feet beyond proposed footprint on all sides. Example = A 30'x40' building would require a 36'x46' level area to build upon.

If you are savvy and know where to find good deals, sourcing your own materials can be cheaper than purchasing a pole barn kit. This is especially true if you have access to discounted or salvaged materials. However, finding and purchasing all the necessary materials can be time-consuming.

If you are looking for the best foundation for post frame buildings, precast concrete column footings are the way to go. They provide superior strength and stability, are easy to install, and will save you money by eliminating the warranty costs accrued with post replacement – which means more profit for you!

As a rule of thumb, any structure that is shielded against elements that can cause it harm is bound to last longer. The inclusion of a vapor barrier essentially grants the pole barn an extra layer of defense against premature degradation.

If you are attempting to figure the carrying capacity of land for a horse, then a good rule of thumb is 1-1/2 to 2 acres of open intensely managed land per horse. Two acres, if managed properly, should provide adequate forage in the form of pasture and/or hay ground.

Is a 10x10 stall big enough for a horse? ›

A 10x10 horse stall is a common, manageable size home for an average size horse. If your horse is less than 16 hands high (generally under 1,300 pounds), it should be quite comfortable in a 10x10 stall.

‍The British Horse Society (BHS) recommends the following guidelines for appropriate horse stable management and safety: Large horses (17hh+): 3.65m x 4.25m (12ft x 14ft) minimum. Horses: 3.65m x 3.65m (12ft x 12ft) minimum. Large ponies (13.2hh+): 3.05m x 3.65m (10ft x 12ft) minimum.

Consider the Shed Row Style – Since building a budget horse barn is your goal, you're probably only planning on a one-story barn. While both center-aisle and shed row barns are popular single-story barn designs, shed row barns will be your most cost-effective option.

These work well as long as the stalls have adequate bedding and wet bedding is removed daily along with manure. As for stall wall construction, hardwood is probably the best.

Thirty-six feet is a common building width (12' wide alley, flanked by 12' wide stalls on each side) and 10' for height. Length will depend on number of stalls, stall length, and additional rooms: tack room, wash bay, bathroom, lounge/office, and storage for feed, hay and equipment.

The most common sizes we get asked for are a 30′ x 40′ pole barn, 40′ x 60′ pole barn, or a 40′ x 40′ pole barn. It is important to keep it mind that it is typically most cost-effective to build in 8-, 9- or 10-feet increments because of the standard spacing options for pole barn posts.

If you want living quarters, it requires each floor to have a minimum headroom of 7'6″. To achieve legal height from sidewall to sidewall requires an 18′ sidewall. If you only want the living space to be a portion of the loft (in the middle), then a lower eave height (like 14′) could be possible.

Stage poles typically require more height. The dance surface of the base will be raised anywhere form 2 - 12” and the standard kit for most stage poles require 10 - 10.5' clearance. They can be used with shorter ceilings but you would have to purchase additional extension pieces to adapt them.

While there is no typical barn size, the height of your structure has some limitations. The actual structure height is determined by the side height, or leg height, with a minimum of 6 feet tall – although most customers choose to go taller. The maximum side height is 14 feet.