TOP 5 BEFORE YOU BUILD A BARN - MUST WATCH

Here's a run down of the top five things you need to know before building your dream horse barn. I share my experiences and give advice on how to save yourself thousands of dollars and a lot of headache. Watch till the end to ensure your dream horse barn doesn't become a nightmare.
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[@NLKEquestrian]

This was incredibly helpful! I probably won't be able to do this for a good 6 years but quarantine got me looking into this as I saw a dream barn kit and like my goal is to have that barn in my backyard at some point. Thank you for giving me a lot to think about!

[@lucijaskorvaga1154]

5 more years of waiting for you!

[@thebudgetingcowgirl4113]

I just found you! I absolutely love your no nonsense approach! Thank you. I'm trying to design my dream barn and that's what led me to your video. I laughed a few times lol

[@paulwatson5521]

Loved the video Kid!! I'm not a building novice by any stretch and you were bang on the money on every point by my experience! Also, there were many spots where I think I may have actually peed a little because I was laughing so hard!! Cheers, and good luck with your re-payment schedule!

[@AstoriaHeard]

Thank you for the fabulous advice... hadn’t thought of calling on the help of an attorney, OR a realtor! Super smart. 👍🏼

[@metalkingtohorses]

you are so awesome, thoroughly enjoyed and learned more from you than anyone else, so glad I stumbled on your channel , I will definitely take all your advice!

[@megbobsbarn3]

Thanks! I try :)

[@marriedaprince1]

This is SO valuable to me! Thank you- I grew up in southern CA with horses, now we are in the deep south. Completely different environment w different problems. Currently live in suburbia, but am playing w the idea of rural life//barn//horses, but I know it is a lifestyle, so I am researching like crazy so I know what we might be getting into, maybe in 5 years. Thanks so much for all the details.

[@yaysunny]

These are some great points... Thanks Megan!

[@krisvilas1318]

I'm curious to know what you spent on concrete alone.... Also, thank you for spilling your guts and answering all the questions that we're all wanting to know!

[@megbobsbarn3]

No problem! I never understood why people never talk about this stuff so I made videos about it! I''m looking at the contract now and it doesn't specifically have a line item for concrete BUT it does say 20% ($18k) was due when concrete was poured. Hope this helps!

[@ehuntster]

I liked the video within the first 30 seconds and now 10 minutes in... can we be best friends?

[@bernsky]

Do you think adding an apartment/guest room to the barn would have helped with the add on value?

[@megbobsbarn3]

Hi Sarahjacksky! I looked into adding a barn apartment but my plans got a big thumbs down from the county :( It would have added at least $50k to the price of the barn because of permits, materials, safety inspections, septic/well hookups, etc. Unfortunately, like most equestrian infrastructure, I don't believe it would have translated to a dollar-for-dollar increase in overall property value. It would have definitely added to the desirability of the property though due to the ability to rent it out and/or provide housing for barn staff, in-laws, adult children, etc. Thanks for your question :)

[@krisvilas1318]

In my area, because I'm 100% agricultural with like 5 people on my 6 mile stretch of road, yes! If it was a fully functioning apartment.

[@kerriemert7263]

OMGosh ... just love ❤️ your honesty! Refreshing. Just found you today. Made my night! Hoping, since variable rate, hoping this year has helped a tad.

[@treelore5100]

Did you ever consider building an indoor and then just going for run in sheds?

[@megbobsbarn3]

Thank you for your question! No, I'm afraid an idoor was never an option because there isn't space on my property for a proper indoor, nor enough paddock space to support 100% turnout on the fields. Instead I opted for a barn and winter sacrifice paddock :)

[@treelore5100]

@@megbobsbarn3 thanks for your reply. I watched your video on moving to maryland. I was thinking of going down to look at Chestertown. You mentioned heat and cold. I am in Massachusetts at the moment where the winter is harsh, summer is pretty hot but not as hot as you. I want an improved winter and maybe take hottest months off in summer instead. Watching your video winter looked pretty harsh... I am also very torn on boarding or keeping at home. urgh! trying to find a good place for horses year round is not easy. Have you found any interesting places to live with horses?

[@megbobsbarn3]

@@treelore5100 I was born and raised a half hour from where I currently live, so I'm only an expert on keeping horses the Mid-Atlantic region. I have friends that live in Florida, a popular equestrian destination, but what they don't have in Winter cold they MORE than make up for with other obstacles. I think the super rich have the right idea: Summers in New England and Winters in Southern Florida. And staff...lots of staff!

[@treelore5100]

@@megbobsbarn3 :-) Unfortunately I am far from rich! Yes I agree living in two places is the best for horse riding time. I think Florida won't work for me in the summer! I am not good in heat. Great in the winter though. Maryland does have the wonderful ocean that is a plus and good countryside.

[@ilinemanja6060]

How did you afford this?

[@megbobsbarn3]

Watch till the end of the video where I explain how I paid for the barn :)

[@matthewhardin1615]

To much talk not enough action