We've begun construction on a new 20-stall barn and indoor arena, crafted from local materials found here on our ranch.

The woodwork in the stall barn and lounge/living area is especially beautiful, made from our own majestic Cottonwood trees, many of which we lost due to previous years of drought. Each board is unique, featuring a rich, swirling wood-grain that looks similar to the wide, curving loops of the White River moving through the prairie soil here.

The stalls have been hand welded in an open, airy configuration designed for maximum comfort, safety and happiness for the horses. We don't believe a stall should look like a jail cell – so we've designed ours with a horse's perspective in mind.

The main barn will feature a large tack room, a utility and blanket room with full laundry, grooming stalls, a wash stall with solarium, toilet facilities, and a breeding station and lab. Attached to the main barn will be a vaulted-ceiling viewing lounge, media room, game room and dining area, along with eight private rooms on two stories for our guests.

We are excited to be making this big step, from breeding farm, to full-service training and sales barn. These changes take time -- we're planning for continuing construction in the summer of 2010. We're positive we're worth the wait!