Custom Barn Windows by Lucas Equine Equipment

Lucas Equine Equipment custom makes your barn windows and they arrive powder coated, and ready to install!

Need custom barn windows from a 42-year Kentucky horse-stall craftsman?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated June 2026

Lucas Equine custom steel barn window with grid pattern and natural light

Lucas' business and, with a three-man welding shop, set a goal to provide the local market with quality, custom manufactured gates, doors and grills. Architects and builders quickly picked up on Lucas Equine Equipment' s unique expertise in building horse stall components that met the demanding specifications of the local farm owners.

About Lucas Equine Equipment

With a history rooted in horse stalls, Lucas Equine Equipment takes its name from Mr. Lucas who started a company in Cynthiana that built paddock gates for the local horse farms in nearby Lexington, Kentucky. Then, in 1981, Dana Looker purchased Mr. Lucas' business and, with a three-man welding shop, set a goal to provide the local market with quality, custom manufactured gates, doors and grills.

Architects and builders quickly picked up on Lucas Equine Equipment’s unique expertise in building horse stall components that met the demanding specifications of the local farm owners. With the support of these building professionals Lucas Equine Equipment's growth exploded to 31 full time employees, a 70,000 square foot facility and a reputation for excellence that is unparalleled manufacturing today.

They are typically less costly than adding an exterior doors (although doors offer certain benefits)
Allows natural light to enter each stall
Can be made with or without glass, depending on climate
Can be created in any style to fit your barn style
When opened, can allow ventilation into the stall area.
Lucas Equine barn windows open 180-degrees, allowing maximum airflow.

Is It True That Our Windows Are Both Customized and Pre-Hung?

Lucas Equine offers a unique approach to barn windows – they are "pre-hung"! What is pre-hung? That simply means your doors arrive onsite pre-welded, powder coated and ready to install. We use a bold 2” x 4” tube frame for strength. Our windows are made-to-order meaning we can build any size window you need— we automatically customize to Your specifications!

Now...About Our Amazing Dutch Doors

Sometimes, in addition to beautiful windows, our clients enjoy the beauty and versatility of Dutch Doors! We do a beautiful job on Dutch Doors… All dutch doors manufactured by Lucas Equine are custom.That simply means your doors arrive onsite pre-welded, powder coated and ready to install... and our clients just love them! We use a bold 2” x 4” tube frame for strength.We offer tempered glass, wood fill or steel fill options. This size gives the ultimate look and versatility for your barn and horse. Dutch Doors are quite eye catching and very practical for horses too!

It Is True That Our Dutch Doors Are “Pre-Hung”?

YES! This is another thing that sets Lucas Equine Apart from competitors! Our Dutch Doors are actually PRE-Hung! What a convenience that is to your contractor (or you, if you are installing!)That simply means your doors arrive onsite pre-welded, powder coated and ready to install... and our clients just love them! We use a bold 2” x 4” tube frame for strength.

What About Our Stall Fronts&hellip?

If you are looking for Dutch Doors… you might need some beautiful stalls to go with it! Our stall front systems are completely customizable to fit the needs of the horse and owner. We offer High Stall Fronts, Low Stall Fronts and Built in Options. Our Photo Galleryis a great place to start gathering your mood board and the next step may be our online StallBuilder™ App that lets you build 14 different stall front styles live with pricing and digital renderings of the stall. Still need help, don’t hesitate to call our knowlegable staff— we are here with ideas and help every step of the way.

Our Partitions Are Designed To Fit The Needs Of You and Your Horses!

Lucas Equine designs and builds horse stall partitions in a variety of configurations. They are always built to your exact specifications and measurements. Our stall partitions are designed to be both beautiful and functional. There are many design options available, and the design of your partitions should be based on three things:

The temperament of your horses;
The primary use of your stalls; and
The climate in your area.

Now… Time For the Windows— Are Custom Windows Possible?

All windows manufactured by Lucas Equine are custom. We manufacture every window to the exact specifications set by each client. This can be as simple as a small size adjustment or as extravagant as etching your farm logo into the tempered glass.

So… How Do I Proceed With An Order?

It is easy! Just give us a phone call and we be with you every step of the way. To start, we will ask you questions like...

How many stalls?
What type of horses do you own?
What does your budget look like?
Do you have a design picked out from our photo gallery?

Then….It’s on to the Design!

This is the really FUN part and where all the magic happens! If all criteria checks out and Lucas Equine is a good fit for you, the design process will start. This is where our design team will help customize the hardware to your exact specifications. Once we narrow down a design we will move to quoting the project.

Quoting Comes Next...

We won’t charge you one dime more than we have to, to ensure a barn that will be a thing of beauty, safety, durability and all within your budget. During the quoting process, this is the time to narrow down the design to keep the scope of work within your budget. Our team will always do our best to help you save money where we can. It is important to know that our team will not cut corners on materials or quality to reduce price. We provide superior designs and products with the best craftsmanship in the world to reach the high standard set many years ago.

Pay The Deposit, Get The Plans & We Start Building Your Stalls!

Before we can release shop drawings this is the point where your Design Expert will request a signed proposal and 25% deposit. The remaining balance will be requested either COD or prior to shipping. We will provide full detailed shop drawing for review and approval with as many revisions as needed to ensure Lucas Equine is building to the proper design and size. After approval we will start building your hardware. Be sure to ask your Design Expert of current turn-around times.

We Ship and You Install With Your Local Contractor

The install will be performed by a local contractor of your choosing. It is also important to note that your contractor will also be needed to unload the truck when it arrives to the farm. With our shop drawings and the ability to call anytime, your contractor will be in good hands during the install process.

Enjoy and Show Off To Your Friends, Family and Clients!

That's It! You now have beautiful Lucas Equine hardware throughout your barn. If you think dreaming about your barn was fun, just wait until it is finished and you are putting your horses inside— nothing beats that feeling of joy and true accomplishment. Next, invite your friends and family. Your guests and friends will be blown away at the level of quality and elegance of your barn.

If You Can Dream It, We Can Build It!

Sometimes a dream can simply be a beautiful, durable, 4-6 stall barn that is budget friendly, but built to be a thing of beautfy for you and your horses for years to come! Other times our dreams are bigger and even seem to sear-- such as one of our Luxury Barns featured in “Stable Style Magazine”which seemed to press the limits of even the best imagination. Whatever your “dream” may be— grand or small, the helpful staff at Lucas Equine will work hard to ensure that your dream comes true at the best possible price!

Your Lucas Dutch Windows, Doors Or Stalls Are Just A Phone Call Away!

The hardest, and yet, easiest part, is simply picking up the phone and talking to the helpful experts at Lucas Equine. We know horses, we know what it is to have a budget, and nothing brings us more joy, than to help you get a barn that is even more wonderful than you have imagined. Give us call— we’re here to help and we will do everything in our power to bring you into the very happy, very satisfied, family of “happily ever afters”— at Lucas Equine!

What are Lucas Equine custom barn windows?

Lucas Equine Equipment builds made-to-order barn windows engineered to bring ventilation and natural light into horse stalls and stable aisles. Each window is custom-manufactured to fit an existing opening, so it integrates cleanly with both new construction and renovations. Lucas notes that a barn window is typically a more economical choice than adding an exterior door while still delivering daylight and fresh air right at the stall.

Lucas Equine custom barn window with stainless steel continuous hinge open for ventilation

Who manufactures these windows?

Lucas Equine Equipment was established in 1981 when Dana E. Looker purchased a paddock-gate business from Mr. Lucas in Cynthiana, Kentucky, starting as a three-man welding shop. The company has since grown into a nearly 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and operates under the banner "Made in Kentucky. Trusted in 40+ countries." Every window is fabricated in-house alongside their stall fronts, doors, gates, and grills.

Lucas Equine arched-top custom horse barn window in white finish

How are the windows built?

Lucas barn windows are constructed with a seamless steel frame and mounted on a stainless steel continuous hinge for long-term durability under daily use. The design opens a full 180 degrees, swinging flat against the wall for maximum airflow on warm days and easy closure when the weather turns. Windows can be ordered with or without glass depending on your climate and how you plan to use the opening.

Lucas Equine X-brace design barn window in black powder-coat finish

Which styles and finishes are available?

Because each unit is custom, windows can be made in virtually any style to match the architecture of the barn, including arched tops, grid and X-brace patterns, casement and sliding configurations, and barred grill options. Finish choices span a broad color palette seen across their work, including white, black, green, barn red, teal, and natural wood tones. Lucas backs the catalog with in-house coatings specialists, so the powder-coat finish is applied under the same roof as the fabrication.

Who are these windows designed for?

Lucas Equine serves barn owners, architects, designers, and builders worldwide, supplying clients across all 50 states and dozens of countries. Whether the project is a single private stable or a large multi-barn equestrian facility, the company offers pre-construction consultations, full CAD drawings, and logistics support to get the right window to the right opening. They can also coordinate optional integration of water, lighting, and electrical systems on larger stall projects.

How do you order a custom window?

Lucas Equine Equipment is located at 4161 US Highway 27 South, Cynthiana, KY 41031, and can be reached. Customers typically begin with a consultation and CAD rendering so dimensions, style, glass options, and finish color are confirmed before fabrication. The team's design and logistics staff then guide the order from drawing through manufacturing to delivery and installation.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

What is Lucas Equine Equipment's history?

The company takes its name from Mr. Lucas, who started a company in Cynthiana, Kentucky, building paddock gates for the local horse farms in nearby Lexington. In 1981, Dana Looker purchased the business with a three-man welding shop and set out to provide custom-manufactured gates, doors, and grills. Today, after more than 42 years, Lucas Equine Equipment runs a 70,000-square-foot facility with 31 full-time employees serving horse farms across the country.

What benefits do exterior windows bring to a barn?

Exterior windows are a relatively low-cost way to upgrade a barn. Per Lucas Equine, the practical benefits include: natural light in each stall, airflow when opened, optional with-or-without glass depending on climate, and the ability to match any architectural style. Lucas Equine windows open 180 degrees for maximum airflow — useful in summer heat and for ventilating after a clean-out.

What does "pre-hung" mean and why does it matter?

Pre-hung means the window or door arrives onsite pre-welded, powder coated, and ready to install. Lucas Equine builds every window and Dutch door to your exact specifications using a bold 2" × 4" tube frame for strength. For your contractor, pre-hung dramatically simplifies the install — no field-fabrication is needed; the unit drops into the prepared opening.

Why are stainless-steel continuous hinges a big deal?

Lucas Equine windows and Dutch doors come standard with a fully continuous stainless-steel hinge — and stainless is the meaningful detail. Most other manufacturers use inexpensive greaseable hinges that, if not maintained, seize and render the unit useless. Stainless-steel continuous hinges are maintenance-free — one less barn chore, and one less thing to fail in 5 or 10 years. Dutch doors also include a two-way operating latch, useful in emergencies and convenient day-to-day.

What about Dutch doors and stall fronts?

Dutch doors are a Lucas Equine specialty alongside the windows. Options include tempered glass, wood fill, and steel fill — same 2" × 4" tube frame, same stainless-steel continuous hinge, same pre-hung delivery. Beyond doors, Lucas Equine builds High Stall Fronts, Low Stall Fronts, and built-in stall systems — all custom to your specifications. The online StallBuilder™ App lets you preview 14 different stall front styles live, with pricing and digital renderings.

How do I think about partition design?

Per Lucas Equine, three considerations should drive partition design: the temperament of your horses (do they get along? bite? need separation?), the primary use of the stalls (foaling, layup, show, breeding), and the climate in your area. Partitions are always built to exact specifications. Custom touches go up to etching your farm logo into tempered glass for the most visible windows.

What does the order process look like?

The Lucas Equine process is phone call → design → quote → deposit → shop drawings → build → ship → local install. The Design Expert will start with questions about stall count, horse types, budget, and any photo-gallery designs you've gravitated to. After design and quote, a signed proposal and 25% deposit release shop drawings; the balance is COD or prior to shipping. Shop drawings are revised until you approve, then build begins. Shipping comes to your farm; your local contractor unloads the truck and installs from the supplied drawings, with Lucas Equine on-call throughout.

How do I reach Lucas Equine Equipment?

Visit lucasequine.com and call the helpful staff to start. The team will ask about stall count, horse types, budget, and design direction, and will work hard to land your dream — whether that's a budget-friendly 4-to-6-stall barn built to last, or one of the LUXURY BARNS featured in Stable Style Magazine. The Photo Gallery and StallBuilder™ App on the website are good places to start gathering inspiration before the call.

What is a Lucas Equine custom barn window?

It is a made-to-order window manufactured by Lucas Equine Equipment to bring ventilation and natural light into horse stalls and stable aisles. Each unit is custom-built to fit an existing opening and can be styled to match the barn's architecture. Lucas fabricates these windows in-house alongside its stall fronts, doors, gates, and grills.

What materials are Lucas Equine barn windows made from?

The windows use a seamless steel frame for strength and a stainless steel continuous hinge for long-term durability. The all-steel construction is built to withstand decades of daily use in a barn environment. Finishes are applied by Lucas Equine's in-house coatings specialists.

How far do the windows open?

Lucas Equine barn windows are engineered to open a full 180 degrees. This lets the window swing flat against the wall, delivering maximum airflow into the stall on warm days. When closed, they seal the opening to keep weather out.

Can the windows be ordered with or without glass?

Yes. Lucas Equine offers the windows with or without glass depending on your climate and how you intend to use the opening. In milder climates many owners choose an open or grilled window for airflow, while glass can be added where weather protection is needed.

What styles of barn windows are available?

Because every window is custom, Lucas Equine can build virtually any style to match the barn, including arched tops, grid and X-brace patterns, casement and sliding configurations, and barred grill options. The gallery on their site shows dozens of distinct examples. The team will work from your design or help develop one during consultation.

What colors and finishes can I choose?

Lucas Equine offers a broad color palette, with finishes seen across their work including white, black, green, barn red, teal, and natural wood tones. Coatings are applied in-house by their own specialists for a consistent, durable result. Because the work is custom, color is confirmed before fabrication.

Why choose a window instead of an exterior door?

Lucas Equine notes that a barn window is typically less expensive than an exterior stall door while still providing natural lighting and ventilation. A window delivers daylight and fresh air directly at the stall without the cost and framing of a full door opening. It is a practical way to improve a stall's comfort and brightness.

Where is Lucas Equine Equipment located?

The company is located at 4161 US Highway 27 South, Cynthiana, KY 41031. All manufacturing is done at their nearly 70,000-square-foot facility in Kentucky. They ship their products to clients across all 50 states and dozens of countries.

How do I contact Lucas Equine Equipment?

You can reach Lucas Equine Equipment by phone at 859-234-6920. Their facility and offices are at 4161 US Highway 27 South, Cynthiana, KY 41031. The team handles consultations, CAD drawings, manufacturing, and logistics for custom orders.

Who founded Lucas Equine Equipment and when?

The company was established in 1981 when Dana E. Looker purchased a paddock-gate business from Mr. Lucas in Cynthiana, Kentucky. It began as a three-man welding shop with a goal of providing quality custom-manufactured gates, doors, and grills to the local market. It has since grown into a globally recognized manufacturer.

Are the windows custom-sized to my barn?

Yes. Lucas Equine barn windows are made to order and fitted to your existing opening rather than sold as fixed off-the-shelf sizes. This lets them work with both new construction and renovation projects. Dimensions are confirmed before fabrication, often with a CAD rendering.

Does Lucas Equine provide design help before I order?

Yes. The company offers pre-construction consultations and full CAD drawings so style, dimensions, glass options, and finish are confirmed before manufacturing begins. They have logistics support to coordinate delivery. This design-first process helps the finished window fit and look exactly as planned.

Who typically buys Lucas Equine barn windows?

Lucas Equine serves barn owners, architects, designers, and builders, from single private stables to large multi-barn equestrian facilities. Their products are trusted by clients in over 40 countries. The custom approach scales from one window to a full barn outfitting.

What other products does Lucas Equine make besides windows?

Beyond barn windows, Lucas Equine manufactures custom stall fronts (high and low), stall doors and grills, partitions and screens, exterior and Dutch stall doors, mini stall systems, aisle entry doors, entrance and paddock gates, crosshatch mesh, and railing. They also offer specialty items. Everything is custom-fabricated at their Kentucky facility.

Does the hardware hold up to daily barn use?

Lucas Equine emphasizes durability, using a stainless steel continuous hinge and seamless steel frame so the window withstands decades of daily use. Stainless hardware resists the corrosion common in damp, ammonia-rich barn environments. The company is known for smooth-operating, long-lasting hardware across its product lines.

Can the windows match my existing stall fronts and doors?

Yes. Because Lucas Equine builds windows, stall fronts, doors, and gates in the same shop using the same custom process, the window can be matched in style, grill pattern, and finish color to the rest of your barn. Their in-house coatings ensure color consistency across components. This makes a window an easy add to an existing Lucas Equine stall system.

How long has Lucas Equine been making barn equipment?

Lucas Equine Equipment has been building custom horse stalls, doors, windows, and stable equipment since 1981, well over 40 years. A new facility was built in 1995 with a second building added in 2000 as the company expanded. That experience underpins the quality and craftsmanship of their custom windows.