Building a tack locker for harnesses and supplies

[Specialk]

My hubby built me a tack locker for my barn. I don't have a tack room and didn't want to waste the space in our carport barn for a whole room. I am in the process of painting it now. I will keep you updated with progress.

This is a pic of the main unit and one of the doors.

 

[Specialk]

Got some bridle hooks online for $2.99 for the doors. A little spray paint can change them any color.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Those bridle hooks are great. And a bargain. I only have one and use a tin can on the peg for the other bridles. I keep thinking I'll order more, but just keep hanging the bridles on the tins!

I use two bicycle hooks for my sulky saddle. The hooks have plastic over the metal so they don't harm the leather and I positioned them the width of the saddle. It hangs really well that way and I lay the breast strap over it.

I know you are excited about your "tack room"!

 

[dalvers63]

That is going to be great! I look forward to seeing it all done and filled with stuff

 

[Mona]

Great idea! You should post this on the main forum so everyone can enjoy it. Maybe others would like to build one for themselves.

 

[Specialk]

Thanks. I think my hubby took detailed pics of all the steps including supplies.

 

[jeanniecogan]

i have a whole tack room, and it is filled with crap just because i have room for it. this is a great idea for my next barn though. LOOKS GREAT.

 

[Specialk]

If you think about it, a lot of tack room space is wasted barn space because the middle is open walking area. You can make a tack locker as big as you want. I figure I can fit three harnesses very comfortely or a saddle if I ever got a full sized horse on one side and my grooming tote, farrier tools on the other, bridles hanging in the doors as well as halters. I am going to put a whip holder on the side and some rods for their fly sheets. Spray bottles and stuff in the doors. Treats and supplements in the bottom. Should hold all my stuff. And like you mentioned, it will cause me to only keep those things I need and I can lock it.

 

[Strangeaddiction]

Can't wait to see the finished product! I will have to share with my barn owner, maybe we can all make one so the groom area is more tidy!

 

[Squeaks]

Anxious for the finished product!

 

[Specialk]

Sneak peak of the progress...

I wanted "happy" colors in the barn.

 

[paintponylvr]

Can you give the dimensions/sizes of what you've built so far? Enjoying seeing it!

 

[Specialk]

Yes I can measure everything tomorrow

 

[paintponylvr]

 

[Specialk]

The cabinet is 6' tall, 40.5" wide, 24.5" deep.

The doors each 6' tall, 19" wide, and 6" deep. We are almost done putting in the shelves and then I should have completed pics.

 

[MajorClementine]

I love spray paint. It turns ugly stuff into treasure. I'm loving this project! Can't wait for final pics!!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

All installed now????

 

[Specialk]

Got it setup in the barn. Latches and handles on the front. Ordered some harness racks, waiting for them to arrive for the main compartment.

 

[jeanniecogan]

WOW, a lot of thought went into that. very nice, love the color and organization.

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Very Cool , Id really like something like this for all my gear.