Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design - An Agricultural Engineering Approach

Informationen zum Autor Eileen Fabian Wheeler is Assistant Professor in Agricultural Engineering at Penn State Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung practical reference will guide the reader every step answers toughest questions about equine shelters all-inclusive: from preferred building materials to lighting to flooring both in the horse's primary shelter to design and management of a riding arena. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 Horse Behavior Influence on Design. 2 Horse Stable Layout and Planning. 3 Construction Style and materials. 4 Horse Farm Site Planning. 5 Stall Design. 6 Ventilation. 7 Flooring and Drainage. 8 Manure Management. 9 Fire Safety. 10 Utilities. 11 Lighting. 12 Heating. 13 Auxiliary Facilities. 14 Fence Planning. 15 Fence Materials. 16 Indoor Riding Arena Design and Construction. 17 Riding Arena Surface Materials. 18 Outdoor Riding Arena Design and Construction. Appendix. Additional Resources. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Wheeler, Ef Wheeler, Eileen Wheeler, Eileen Fabian Wheeler, Eileen Fabian (Penn State University Usa) Wheeler, Wheeler Eileen Fabian, WHEELER EILEEN FABIAN PENN STATE
• Publisher: IOWA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.06.2006
• EAN: 9780813828596
• ISBN: 978-0-8138-2859-6
• No. of pages: 308
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Horses, riding; Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Architectural structure & design, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal, Veterinary medicine: large animals (domestic / farm), Veterinary medicine: large animals, Architectural structure and design