Barn-style stables are a traditional design that has a passageway down the middle with a row of stalls either side. The height of the barn makes it up to 5 degrees cooler in summer. The top canopy provides the base for a loft area, which can be used as a room for weekend use or general storage.

Gable-roof stables are a more economical way to build stables compared to the barn style, and are becoming more popular as an alternative to the barn or single row stables.