A Modern Metal Masterpiece

A private family horse barn was designed with beauty, function and longevity in mind.

When Austin Brown, the owner of Prime Metal Buildings & Components set out to build a dream barn for his horse loving daughters, he called upon Mustard Design Architects to help create the vision and American Stalls to provide custom stalls and additional fixtures. The sizable metal structure was naturally designed and manufactured by Prime Metal Buildings.

Photography by Charles Davis Smith

Prime Metal Buildings is located in Dublin, Texas near Stephenville, known as the cowboy capital of the world due to its thriving ranch and rodeo community. Prime’s buildings are all designed and manufactured in-house. Once the structure is complete, the building(s) are shipped in a kit with plans, ready to be assembled by the builder of your choice on location. Prime Metal Buildings specializes in a variety of designs, ranging from commercial, residential, equestrian or agricultural facilities. Almost everyone working at Prime owns horses or livestock, ensuring the animal’s needs are easily understood.

The barn features 5 stalls with spacious covered runs, a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment and an attached covered arena encompassed by a large pull through driveway. To the left of this entrance, you’ll see the ground level apartment with a separate entrance.

The mixture of stone and metal pairs perfectly together, creating a modern and clean aesthetic.

Barn Interior

Inside, the barn houses products sourced from American Stalls, including fully custom mesh stall fronts, mesh partitions, hinged barn end doors, dutch doors, rubber pavers for the aisle and interlocking rubber mats.

The arched stall fronts are elegant and timeless. The wrought iron two tier chandeliers are by Harrison Lane.

Across from the stalls is a feed room, tack room, bathroom and wash bay. The contrasting chevron print wooden wall brings in an element of warmth while lending a practical design feature.

Tack Room

Built in saddle storage, cabinets and benches keep everything organized and tidy.

Outdoor Runs

Each stall provides access to a large, covered in and out run, approximately 15′ x 18′.

Covered Arena

The arena was also manufactured by Prime Metal Buildings. Natural light pours in during the day, while overhead lighting allows the arena to be used at night. A centrally located fan circulates the air on hot days.