Whether building a new barn or improving an existing one, Horse Housing is the perfect guide for horse owners looking to build shelter for horses. From finding the best building site to choosing stall latches, this book is chock full of how-to tips, explaining details such as which materials are good to use around horses and how lighting, flooring, and ventilation make a big difference. It offers information including how to estimate concrete and shingle a new roof or replace an old one and contains 16 plans, an extensive directory for locating services needed for barn construction, and a glossary of more than 300 terms to help demystify the building process.