Your Horse's Dream Home

All Purpose Structures helps you save time and money by getting your barn built right

Building your dream barn should be a positive experience. The end result is a beautiful home for your horse that is healthy and comfortable and meets your needs as an owner and caretaker. Small or large, following the simple steps below will keep your dream barn from turning into a nightmare of a project.

Determine Your End Purpose and Goals

All Purpose Structures, a post frame builder for over 21 years, suggests that before any plans are drawn up or calls are made to contractors, you ask yourself a few key questions:

• What is the purpose of my facility?

• Will it be used for personal or commercial use?

• What type of discipline is the facility for – e.g., jumping, roping or dressage?

• What do I think I'm looking for and what is my budget?

Once you’ve answered these questions, try sketching a basic outline of the structure on paper. This exercise prompts a second round of more detail-oriented questions...

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