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 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 onLucas 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.
Is It True That Our Windows AreBothCustomized 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!
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.
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:
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...
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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