Horse Farm and Barn Design Contributors

John Blackburn has over 30 years of experience. He  founded Blackburn Architects in 1983 and  is a renowned worldwide leader in the design of healthy and sustainable equestrian facilities, John's projects range from polo barns and thoroughbred-training facilities to therapeutic riding centers and private ranches.  As a site designer he has created plans for the Virginia Horse Center, the Washington International Horse Show, the University of Maryland and more. John has carefully trained his staff in the active principles of passive design to encourage animal safety and sustainable facilities....More

Liz Newman is an equine professional with 40 years experience working across the equine industry in the UK, Europe and the US. She started Horse Homes over 20 years ago in England, gradually expanding the customer base to Europe, the US and recently Canada. Horse Homes designs and plans equestrian facilities, working with architects, construction companies and private clients to produce horse facilities, including equine pools, that are labor efficient. The aim is to improve the health and well-being of horses and workers resulting in improved equine performance and reduction of injuries....More

Alayne Blickle has more than 15 years of experience as an environmental educator, and works with livestock owners on regional issues of manure management and non-point pollution reduction. Alayne is the creator and director of the award-winning program Horses for Clean Water. Since 1997, Horses for Clean Water has taught environmentally sensitive horsekeeping practices through classes, workshops, demonstration farms, farm tours, and individual consultations. Alayne also was a speaker in Equestrian Professional's 2011 Horse Business Seminar series with her topic, "Managing Mud and Manure - Green Stable Management Practices That Make Your Barn (and the Planet) a Better Place."...More