Equine

CMW Architects & Engineers set the standard for equine architecture and engineering. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, world-renowned as the Horse Capital of the World, CMW has over 60 years of equine design experience and is internationally recognized for its progressive and award-winning equestrian designs:

Master Planning          Barn Designs          Stable Designs          Rehabilitation Barns
Horse Parks          Race Tracks          Equestrian Centers          Equine Hospitals
Equestrian Venues          Private Farms          Indoor Arenas          Outdoor Arenas


Al Kaheel Park - Equine Leisure Resort

Carolina Equine Hospital

Churchill Downs

Desert Islands Equestrian Centre

Emerald Hill Farm

Fasig Tipton Sales Pavillion

Katz Farm

Kentucky Equine Hospital -Surgical Addition & Lameness

Kentucky Horse Park

Lake Effect Farm

Gainesborough Farm

Private Equine Stable

Massachusetts Horse Park

Sienna Farm

Starstruck Farm

Ten Lane Farm

Wilson Farm

WinStar Farm

Chenault Woodford, CMW’s Director of Equine Design, is a recognized leader in equine facility master planning and design. He brings to each project years of architectural and equine experience and his passion for creating facility master plans and designs that are healthy, safe, comfortable and functional.

CMW’s staff of design professionals includes architects, equine specialists, interior designers, civil engineers and landscape architects. CMW has been featured as an authority on equine design in numerous equine magazines and periodicals, including The Thoroughbred Times, Draft Horse Journal and the book, Ultimate Horse Barns.

CMW’s design process includes the following:

  • Research & Master Planning
  • Site Planning
  • Programming
  • Conceptual Design
  • Schematic Design
  • Design Development & Construction Drawings
  • Bidding & Construction Administration
  • Construction Documentation
  • Project Management & Consultation
  • Budget Development & Cost Contro

CMW Architects & Engineers have designed horse facilities locally, nationally and internationally. Our design experience ranges from the planning of entire farms, to individual barns and buildings.

CMW realizes and understands that unlike traditional architecture, equine design focuses on the health, safety and comfort of horses. We tailor our designs to meet the special needs of the horse, as well as the owner’s goals and preferences.

CMW designers work together toward one common goal, a functional, well-designed project that is produced within budget and on-schedule. CMW retains the flexibility and personal involvement expected of a small organization, while being able to offer our clients a full range of design services. Most importantly, CMW listens and works hard to develop a team relationship with our clients.