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Programming Ideas for Horse Buildings Colorado

These days, computers are a tremendous help during the programming process used by architects as they design horse buildings Colorado foothills. During programming, architects and designers gather information from the owners to discern everything they would like for their horse properties.  Then, using this big picture, these experts devise solutions and create plans for the equestrian facilities.

Programming Equestrian Facilities

The programming phase includes systematic evaluation of the goals of the property owner. The design team and owner will meet to get an idea of the schematic design. Any ideas that can be gathered ahead of time will be helpful. Perhaps list the necessities in one column and the extras in another.

Rudimentary horse facilities like shelter, water, and fencing are basic. Most horse lovers want more and others the best. For best results, storage of equipment and feed; managing water, forage, and waste; veterinary, delivery, and fire access need to be planned into modern horse buildings.  Hence, terrain, access, and property acreage are important givens. These could restrict the size of a horse barn and determine feasibility of adding stables, paddocks, tack room, wash bay, hay storage, and an arena.

So the programming process is directed towards a very specific horse property.  Larger facilities and larger properties, commercial operations, and boarding stables may have very individual requirements. Just the same, a small 2.5-acre parcel zoned for horses requires specific attention to detail.

Architects and engineers use their professional skills to create feasibility studies and site design.  Their keen awareness of laws, permitting and subdivision restrictions, County requirements, and so forth helps eliminate delays and mistakes. All of these elements are included in the programming of any specific project.

Ideas for Horse Barns and Equine Properties

Horses have needs and their caretakers have needs.  If you are thinking of building a barn or acquiring a horse property, jot down your vision. Start writing down big things as well as details.  For example:

• Examine the soil. Are you aware, for example, that a well-kept one-acre pasture could feed a horse? However, it may take more than twice that much space if the soil is bad and the vegetation inferior.
• Determine water sources. Is there a well, irrigation, or sprinkler system? What is the cost of using it?
• Fencing. Make sure your home is not sitting on a rock where it’s impossible to dig holes.

Horse Arena Builders Denver – Colorado Springs

Please contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213 for more information about horse buildings Colorado Front Range.  Our full-service design, engineering, architectural and construction resources will take your equestrian project from beginning to end.  Ask about residential and commercial outbuildings in Douglas County, Jefferson County, Ebert County, and El Paso County.