Horses appeal to many people for many different reasons. For some, it is their sheer magnitude, presence and beauty. For others, it is the pursuit of the interconnectedness (becoming one with the horse) that is possible through riding. For still others, horses represent natural open space with minimal human manipulation. Horses, open meadows, woodsy bridle paths-all these images remind us of our connection to the earth and to the web of life.

Whether the private individual desiring to bring their horses home or a resort or community looking to create an equestrian amenity, the programming phase is an essential first step to designing and operating a successful equestrian facility. Many can design a barn (this is actually the easy part), the complex and key component to success is understanding precisely what the barn and any associated facilities are to achieve. This is programming. Effectively and accurately developing a program that meets a client's individual goals, produces valuable results including i) the remainder of the design process to proceed more directly and with fewer iterations ii) construction to proceed with fewer changes and iii) the establishment of a well-defined framework for operations from the design phase. This adds value by reducing both the time and cost of the overall project.

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