Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design (Hardcover)

~ Eileen Fabian Wheeler (Author) "A designer must understand basic horse behavior for proper design and construction of horse facilities..." (more)
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Product Description

Whether you are a veterinarian consulting on how to maintain the integrity of the grain and water in the horse'e newly-built stall; or the agricultural engineer who has been asked to design a new state-of-the-art equine shelter; or an animal scientist or horse owner who simply wants the latest, safest, and most up-to-date information on manure management - this book will fulfill your needs!

This handy, user-friendly guide answers some of the toughest questions about equine shelters. Everything from preferred building materials to lighting to flooring both in the horse's primary shelter to design and management of a riding arena - this practical reference will guide the reader every step of the way.

This practical reference is filled with clear, user-friendly design illustrations and information on ventilation, manure management, fence planning, fire safety, feed storage, bedding requirements, dust control systems, and a myriad of detailed information designed for the comfort, safety, and health of your horse in areas where cold weather is a factor

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Covering a variety of topics ranging from ventilation and fire protection to flooring, fencing, and stall design, this practical reference covers the depth and breadth of topics that influence arena and stable function. This handy volume will provide the reader with necessary information to make good decisions in horse facility design.

Horse Stable an Rising Arena Design is a one-stop source for sound engineering-based design information. This book will provide you with valuable knowledge to aid you in designing facilities that are optimal for horse well-being and human convenience.

Horse Stable and Rising Arena Design is a must have book for anyone interested in appropriate and care of horses.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813828597
• ISBN-13: 978-0813828596
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Actually worth the money !, July 5, 2006

By	Chappy "Night Wind Ranch" - See all my reviews

I really hesitated before I bought this book. I thought "how good could this POSSIBLY be for $150.00." All of my doubts were erased once I opened the cover. I am planning to build a large indoor arena with stable. Every single one of my questions were answered thoroughly and clearly in this book. Beyond that hundreds of details I had never even considered were brought to light in Eileen Wheelers book.

The detail of construction was extensive and comprehensive. This book is defenitely the Bible of stable and Arena Design!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect book!!!, October 31, 2006

By	K. Perkins (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book should be ones first purchase. If it does not satisfy all questions then buy another book -but I doubt it will be necessary. I bought all the less expensive books first and wasted my money and valuable time....reading them. I eventually found this book...I wish I had bought ONLY this book. It is fantastic for architects, contractors and simpler folks wanting to design their own structure...anyone considering re-building or starting from scratch will find this is the book that will have saved you thousands of dollars and heartache and then some. No kidding, I second the opinion it is worth every penny. I bought a second copy as a gift for a friend.....I didn't dare loose my copy and besides the author really did deserve every penny for every copy sold on this lovely, lovely book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Comprehensive!, March 14, 2006

By	Susan Wilson "Susan" (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is worth every penny. Anyone wanting to build a great barn or arena should consider this book...especially appreciated the formulas and suggestions for figuring needs for heat, arena floor materials, lighting, etc. The author seemed to think of everything!