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Lucas Equine Equipment
From the small, homey barns, to unimaginable elegance, Lucas Equine has 42 years of success in manufacturing the highest quality horse equipment in the world!
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.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 beauty for you and your horses for years to come. Other times, our dreams are bigger and even seem to soar— 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! Use our Online Stall Builder as seen below:
About Our Amazing Stall Fronts
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 Gallery is 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
• The climate in your area.
Is It True I can Mix, Match or Even Customize Stall Doors?
YES! At Lucas Equine, you can mix and match the option you like to create a custom door that's just right for your barn. We can design a hinged stall door or sliding stall door. You can add grills to mount to a contractor-built wall to create a built-in stall for your barn. Every single Lucas Equine stall door and each steel grill insert is built to order,to your exact specifications. You'll find Lucas Equine Stall Doors to be the most heavy duty and highest quality stall doors available anywhere. If you're looking for full panel system stall fronts, check out our pages on High Stall Fronts or Low Stall Fronts
But What If I Want Dutch Doors?
We do a beautiful job on Dutch Doors… All dutch doors manufactured by Lucas Equine are custom. Our standard size would be 4’ x 8’. 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!
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 your barn.
Your Lucas Dream Barn Is 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! Luxury Lucas Equine horse barn interior with custom stall fronts and aisle
Who founded Lucas Equine Equipment?
In 1981, Dana E. Looker (August 4, 1940 - April 17, 2015) purchased Mr. Lucas's small Cynthiana, Kentucky business, which had built paddock gates for the local horse farms near Lexington. Looker set out to provide the market with quality, custom-manufactured gates, doors, and grills, starting with a three-person welding team. Over the following decades he grew the company more than ten times its original size while building the finest reputation for quality in the industry, and Lucas Equine Equipment still carries Mr. Lucas's name today.
Lucas Equine custom Dutch door with tempered glass over steel grillHow the shop grew into a 70,000-square-foot manufacturer What began as a three-man welding shop has expanded into roughly 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Cynthiana, Kentucky. The company broke ground on a new facility in 1995, relocating with 14 employees, and erected a second building on campus in 2000. Today a team of about three dozen craftsmen builds every product to order, and Lucas Equine is "Made in Kentucky. Trusted in 40+ countries."
Lucas Equine welded crossbuck Dutch door on a horse barn exterior
What materials and craftsmanship go into every stall
Lucas Equine handcrafts each piece from solid cold-rolled steel and fine hardwoods, with stall-front grills built from welded crosshatch mesh that the company calls "the strongest mesh available for horses today." Customers can specify steel or wood doors, broad color and wood choices, and lower panels in hardwoods such as African Mahogany or Brazilian Cherry. Grill spacing is engineered for safety, with 2¼-inch gaps on ¾-inch grills and 2-inch gaps on 1-inch grills, and finishing is handled by in-house coatings specialists.
Lucas Equine Dutch door panel with glass over welded steel X designStall fronts, sliding doors, Dutch doors, and gates built to order The product line spans high and low stall fronts, hinged and sliding stall doors, stall grills and partitions, exterior stall doors, aisle entry doors, paddock and entrance gates, barn windows, and railing systems. Dutch door top panels include ¼-inch tempered glass protected by a steel grill, framed in robust 4" x 2" steel tube with fully welded crossbuck designs raised 1 inch off the door face. With 20-plus latch options and mix-and-match configurations, every door is built to exact specifications.
Who Lucas Equine serves
For more than four decades, Lucas Equine Equipment has designed custom stall equipment, doors, and gates for premier horse farms across the United States and abroad, with business relationships in 40-plus countries. The work suits everyone from owners of small, homey barns to those building showpiece facilities of "unimaginable elegance," all backed by the same precision fabrication, welding, and custom finishing. The company's standard is summed up as "Seamless. Flawless. Timeless."
How to design and order from Lucas Equine
Buyers can work directly with the in-house design team, including architect Tom Wilson, who has handled CAD design since 1997, to plan a layout, then use the StallBuilder™ tool to configure and quote a custom project in real time. The facility is located at 4161 US Highway 27 South, Cynthiana, KY 41031, and the sales line is +. Because each stall is built to order by Lucas Equine's own craftsmen, owners can match latches, colors, woods, and accents to their barn's workflow or brand.
Lucas Equine Equipment manufactures custom horse stall components: stall front systems, stall partitions, stall doors and steel grills, Dutch doors, and windows. Every door and grill insert is built to order to your exact specifications. The company has been in business 42 years, manufacturing from a 70,000 square foot facility in Cynthiana, Kentucky.
Can I customize and mix-and-match my stall doors?
Yes. At Lucas Equine you can mix and match options to create a custom door that fits your barn, choosing a hinged or sliding stall door. You can also add grills that mount to a contractor-built wall to create a built-in stall. Every single stall door and steel grill insert is built to order to your exact specifications.
What stall front options does Lucas Equine offer?
Lucas Equine offers fully customizable stall front systems including High Stall Fronts, Low Stall Fronts, and Built In Options. Their online StallBuilder™ app lets you build 14 different stall front styles live, with pricing and digital renderings of the stall. Knowledgeable staff are available to help with ideas at every step.
How are Lucas Equine stall partitions designed?
Lucas Equine designs and builds horse stall partitions in a variety of configurations, always to your exact specifications and measurements. They recommend basing the design on three things: the temperament of your horses, the primary use of your stalls, and the climate in your area. Partitions are made to be both beautiful and functional.
Do you make Dutch doors and custom windows?
Yes. All Dutch doors are custom-built, with a standard size of 4' x 8' that gives a great look and versatility for your barn and horse. All windows are also custom, manufactured to the exact specifications of each client. Customization can be as simple as a size adjustment or as elaborate as etching your farm logo into tempered glass.
How does the ordering and payment process work?
You start with a phone call, and the design team helps customize the hardware to your specifications before quoting the project. Once a design is approved, a signed proposal and a 25% deposit are required to release shop drawings, with the remaining balance due either COD or prior to shipping. Be sure to ask your Design Expert about current turn-around times.
Does Lucas Equine install the stalls, or do I arrange that?
Lucas Equine builds and ships your custom hardware, and installation is performed by a local contractor of your choosing. Your contractor will also be needed to unload the truck when it arrives at the farm. You receive full detailed shop drawings, and you can call anytime during the install process for support.
How do I get started on a custom barn or quote?
The easiest first step is to pick up the phone and talk with the staff at Lucas Equine, who will guide you through every step. You can also explore the online StallBuilder™ app and Photo Gallery to gather ideas before you call. Reach Lucas Equine Equipment at 888-577-6920, email [email protected], or visit https://www.lucasequine.com/.
Who founded Lucas Equine Equipment and when?
Dana E. Looker founded the company in 1981 when he purchased an existing Cynthiana, Kentucky business owned by Mr. Lucas, who had built paddock gates for local horse farms near Lexington. Looker kept the Lucas name and began manufacturing custom gates, doors, and grills with a three-person welding team. He grew the company more than tenfold before his passing in 2015.
Where is Lucas Equine Equipment located?
Lucas Equine Equipment manufactures everything at its facility located at 4161 US Highway 27 South, Cynthiana, KY 41031. The roughly 70,000-square-foot campus is where every stall, door, and gate is built to order. You can reach the company by phone at +1 859-234-6920.
Are Lucas Equine products made in the USA?
Yes. Every Lucas Equine product is handcrafted in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and the company markets itself as "Made in Kentucky. Trusted in 40+ countries." Each stall is built to order by their own craftsmen rather than imported or mass-produced. The brand also carries a "Made In The U.S.A." message.
What products does Lucas Equine Equipment make?
The line includes high and low stall fronts, hinged and sliding stall doors, stall grills and partitions, exterior stall doors, Dutch doors, aisle entry doors, paddock and entrance gates, barn windows, and railing systems. They also offer hardware, accessories, and custom coatings. Everything is designed for premier horse farms and built to exact specifications.
What materials does Lucas Equine use in its stalls?
Lucas Equine builds with solid cold-rolled steel and fine hardwoods, including options such as African Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry for lower panels and doors. Stall grills use welded crosshatch mesh that the company describes as the strongest mesh available for horses today. In-house coatings specialists apply custom color finishes.
How many latch options does Lucas Equine offer?
Lucas Equine offers more than 20 latch options so owners can match a barn's workflow and security needs. Latches can be paired with broad color and wood choices, ventilation solutions, and custom accents. Because doors are built to order, buyers mix and match the components they want.
What is the StallBuilder tool?
StallBuilder™ is Lucas Equine's design and quoting tool that lets customers configure a custom stall project and get real-time pricing. It complements the company's in-house design services, where the team helps plan a full barn layout. It is a starting point for building a quote on a made-to-order stall system.
Can I order a fully custom horse stall?
Yes. Every Lucas Equine stall, door, and grill is built to order to your exact specifications, and you can mix and match steel or wood, grill or full-screen, hinged or sliding, plus latches, colors, woods, and accents. The in-house design team and architect can develop CAD drawings for your project. This custom approach is central to the company's reputation.
What makes Lucas Equine Dutch doors different?
Lucas Equine Dutch door top panels include ¼-inch tempered glass protected by a steel grill for safety, visibility, and natural light. The doors are framed in robust 4" x 2" steel tube, roughly twice the thickness of typical 2" x 2" competitor designs, with fully welded crossbuck patterns raised one inch off the door face. Stainless steel continuous hinges support the heavy-duty construction.
How safe are the stall grill spacings?
Lucas Equine engineers grill spacing for horse safety, with about 2¼-inch gaps on ¾-inch grills and 2-inch gaps on 1-inch grills. The mesh is welded crosshatch built from solid cold-rolled steel rods, which the company calls the strongest available for horses today. Products are inspected for quality before fabrication is completed.
How long has Lucas Equine been in business?
Lucas Equine Equipment has been manufacturing horse stall equipment since 1981, giving it more than four decades of experience. The company has designed custom stalls, doors, and gates for premier horse farms for over 40 years. The existing InfoHorse listing references 42 years of success in manufacturing.
How many countries does Lucas Equine serve?
Lucas Equine serves horse enthusiasts throughout the world and is trusted in 40-plus countries. The company has built business relationships across the United States and internationally. Its products reach everything from small private barns to elaborate showpiece facilities.
Who leads Lucas Equine Equipment today?
The company is led by President Mike Ravenscraft, an original employee from more than 45 years ago, with Shawn Ravenscraft as Vice President and Gary Ravenscraft as Production Manager with over 40 years of service. Nick Thornton serves as Sales Manager, Charles Koch as Materials and Shipping Manager, Tom Wilson as architect handling CAD design since 1997, and Emily Kouns in accounting and HR. Many team members have decades of tenure.
Can Lucas Equine grills be mounted to walls a contractor built?
Yes. Lucas Equine offers steel grill inserts that can be mounted to contractor-built walls, in addition to full panel stall-front systems. This lets owners add the brand's grills and doors to existing or new barn construction. The team can advise on configuration during the design phase.
What is the difference between high and low stall fronts?
Lucas Equine offers both high stall fronts and low stall fronts as part of its full panel stall systems. High fronts provide more enclosure while low fronts open up sightlines and ventilation, and both can be configured with grills, screens, doors, and the materials and finishes you choose. The right choice depends on your barn's ventilation, layout, and aesthetic goals.
How do I get a quote or place an order with Lucas Equine?
You can call the sales team at +1 859-234-6920 or visit the company at 4161 US Highway 27 South, Cynthiana, KY 41031, and use the StallBuilder™ tool to configure a project online. The in-house design team, including a dedicated architect, will help develop your custom layout. Because each stall is built to order, ordering starts with a design and specification consultation.
