The main barn is a center-aisle barn, 37'x62', with seven 12'x12' stalls, a 10'x12' washstall, 10'x12' feed room and 15'x16' tack room. The five stalls on the north (pasture) side of the barn have Dutch doors which open onto an area protected by a 10' overhang. Two of the stalls have a removeable wall so they can be converted into one large stall (12'x24') for foaling, etc. Each stall has a water spigot, ceiling fan and blanket rack. The wash stall has a radiant space heater as well as hot and cold water. The tack room includes a washer and dryer, toilet, sink with counterspace and refrigerator, and is insulated and heated/air conditioned. There are six tack lockers for boarders which can be individually secured. There is also a sink in the feed room for mixing bran mash, etc. A central misting system has been installed for fly control. The storage area upstairs is designed to be easily converted to a small apartment. Pictures of the barn are below.
In 2006 we renovated the field we call Pasture 4 and reseeded in coastal bermuda. This field in five acres in size and the grass is now in excellent condition. We will fence off a good part of this field and build a run-in shed, to provide a third large pasture. Two additional large fields will stay unfenced for now and remain available as riding areas.
All pasture fences are post & board fencing; three board fencing is also used for interior fences. Almost the entire property is enclosed with a perimeter fence; this is post with no-climb wire and a sight board. All pastures have an automatic fill water tub as well as a yard hydrant. During the winter, pastures are oveseeded with rye grass.
