How to Multi-Task Your Tack Room

Just about every person who is involved with horsesimportant items that chronicle your history with your
knows the value of a well-organized tack room. Whilehorse, the tack room could also include some space
the main function of the space is often thought tofor getting some office work done. The amount of
be a storage and working space for taking care ofspace devoted to a mini-office does not have to be
your horse and equipment, the fact is that the spacelarge. A desk that is big enough to hold some files,
can be a lot more than that. Here are some tips onprovide a flat surface for a computer, and a couple
how to multi-task your tack room and get moreof comfortable chairs will complete the function with
bang from the space.ease. Make sure to choose furnishings that will work
One point to ponder is thinking in terms of thewell with the wall construction for the space, and will
aesthetics of the space, as well as the functionality.also co-exist with the utilitarian aspects of the space,
To that end, there is no reason that a tack roomsuch as the saddle storage area. In fact, establishing
cannot also have a bit of decorating flair. One greatthe office area in close proximity to the trophy
way to add some personal touches to the room is tocabinet or display will make it easier to enjoy
make space for displaying any trophies, certificates,paperwork and being comfortable while admiring the
or other awards associated with your horse.contents of the cabinet. Mount a dry erase board on
This can be a simple as creating a trophy wall, using athe wall for leaving messages and feeding
series of shelves, or investing in a glass enclosedinstructions.
cabinet. Don't forget to work in some photographsThe addition of a display and office section will still
of your favorite equine friends among the trophiesleave plenty of room for such important elements as
and awards. This will make this focal point for thestorage for supplies, saddle racks, horse head shaped
room even more inviting to the eye and trulybridle brackets and other items of use and interest.
multi-task your tack room.When it is all said and done, the decision to multi-task
Along with finding a way to display awards and otheryour tack room will end up providing a lot of benefits.