Moonlight's stall has been a source of issues for years. It does not drain properly and it doesn't help that there is a leak in the roof above his stall which makes it basically a constant wet mess. I have tried getting gravel hauled in and grating it. I even had a failed attempt at making a small trench so the pee and water would run out of his stall. Which it would work to a certain extent but once outstide the fluid had no were to go. So a few weeks ago as I was in my frustrated state of mind trying to figure out a solution. It occured to me that if I moved all my feed and stuff I (and by I, I mean my dear, sweet, patient, hard working husband) could put a stall in.
So I decided it was time to do some rearanging. Saturday was spent setting posts, cutting boards, moving stuff, putting up boards and viola a brand spanking new stall was done. Steady now has a next door neighbor and Snappy is freed from the forelock pulling bully. It is a win win. Not to mention Moonlight not having to deal with a wet mucky stall ever again, Halalujah!!!
I would post a picture but I have seen some of the barns that people board at and I am a bit embarassed of my not horse barn that I have done my best to convert into a workable space for my four legged friends. Don't get me wrong I am soooo grateful for my barn and the fact that it is workable so I can have my horses but it is just not the same as some of the boarding facilities out there with all the fancy schmancy pants stuff in some barns. I am not knocking it because if I could afford it you better believe my horses would have the best out there but they are quite happy witht their pasture and stalls and that is all that matters. I never have to deal with turnout times, or too many riders to get in a good ride so it does have it's benefits ;)
Not your average OTTB given another chance at a new life and a mostly average busy Mom who never gave up on her dream to ride again. An unlikely pair at an unlikely time, learning to event and loving life!
Hey, don't worry if you're not fancy--most of us aren't, either. The lucky few with to-die-for digs aren't the majority.
ReplyDeleteSo, pictures?
Horses don't care if they have "fancy" facilities or not. And I agree with Bandit - the majority of us own or board at average facilities. :-) Pictures!
ReplyDeleteWe're not fancy, in the least! But I know how it feels when you see those $600 a month barns.
ReplyDeleteWhen we had AJ at home when I was a kid we always dealt with problems like you describe. Draining issues, leaking roofs, very frustrating! Glad you were able to come up with a solution. You should share a picture:)
zero fancy here! AND it sounds like your place offers the best situation-turnout and love and peace and quiet!
ReplyDeletePictures! like everyone else said. I love seeing all barns; fancy or not. They fascinate me :) I don't have a fancy barn either! :P
ReplyDeleteWay to go being resourceful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't feel embarrassed by your facilities. Mine are not great either. Chrome used my metal feed shed as a butt scratching post and dented in one wall and of course it's the wall that faces the road. Sigh. I haven't fixed it yet because I'm afraid of causing further damage by smacking on it.