| Just about every person who is involved with horses | | | | important items that chronicle your history with your |
| knows the value of a well-organized tack room. While | | | | horse, the tack room could also include some space |
| the main function of the space is often thought to | | | | for getting some office work done. The amount of |
| be a storage and working space for taking care of | | | | space devoted to a mini-office does not have to be |
| your horse and equipment, the fact is that the space | | | | large. A desk that is big enough to hold some files, |
| can be a lot more than that. Here are some tips on | | | | provide a flat surface for a computer, and a couple |
| how to multi-task your tack room and get more | | | | of 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 the | | | | well 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 room | | | | such as the saddle storage area. In fact, establishing |
| cannot also have a bit of decorating flair. One great | | | | the office area in close proximity to the trophy |
| way to add some personal touches to the room is to | | | | cabinet 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 a | | | | the wall for leaving messages and feeding |
| series of shelves, or investing in a glass enclosed | | | | instructions. |
| cabinet. Don't forget to work in some photographs | | | | The addition of a display and office section will still |
| of your favorite equine friends among the trophies | | | | leave plenty of room for such important elements as |
| and awards. This will make this focal point for the | | | | storage for supplies, saddle racks, horse head shaped |
| room even more inviting to the eye and truly | | | | bridle 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 other | | | | your tack room will end up providing a lot of benefits. |