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Build Stables for Moving Horses to Colorado

Bringing horses to Colorado? South of Denver you can build stables in the foothills and high plains. Or, if you find and equestrian neighborhood in Parker or Castle Rock, think about a barn raising in your backyard. In Douglas County, most zoning requires at least 2.5 acres for horses. You’ll never tire of the casual Western vibe.

From north to south, Douglas County offers miles of trails with a Rocky Mountain backdrop. This horse-friendly territory extends east into Elbert County where horses may outnumber people. And the Colorado locals plan ways to be out on horseback in the fresh air and clear skies. It makes sense to get on the stick if you’re moving your horses to Colorado.

What Size Horse Barn Do You Need?

Let’s create a plan to build stables so you can unload your horses in time for warmer weather. Our design team will interview you to get an idea of your goals. We’ll translate your ideas and budget into ultramodern electronic plans for you. Then the fun begins. It could end up something like this.

Sample Equestrian Stables with Cupolas

Here’s a snazzy horse stable. With fiber cement board siding, this project differs from most. But notice the 6/12 roof pitch, Signature doors, Dutch doors and windows and the traditional cupolas. Inside you’ll find a liner by Lester, Lester horse stalls, and one of the owner’s handsome horses, of course. Concrete flooring helps keep the stable clean. The 36’ x 60’ x 10’ dimensions allow for enough stalls and workspace. This type of equestrian building could fit nicely on a 5-acre parcel in rural Douglas County.

Zoning Categories – Douglas County Horse Stables

On the website for Douglas County, Colorado, you’ll find the animal limits for the five zone districts. Briefly, they boil down to Agriculture – One, Large Rural Residential, Rural Residential, Estate Residential, and Suburban. No horses allowed in Suburban areas, but other districts allow approximately one horse per half acre—if you preserve enough vegetation on the property.

Wherever in Colorado you choose to move your horses, you’ll be in good company and enjoy a casual Western lifestyle. So will your equine friends.

Building Contractors – Design and Build Horse Stables

Call Sapphire Construction, Inc. in Douglas County at (303) 619-7213.

Find out about what it will take to build your small stables, medium arenas, or even large commercial horse facilities in the Denver-Colorado Springs region. As local Colorado building contractors, Sapphire Construction with engineers and manufacturers from Lester Buildings the equestrian stables to fit your goals.