Thanks for the pics Mike. I now understand why you're not worried about coming down to the ground with your siding. My siding is all wood. After reading what you posted, I think it makes sense to go 36 x 36. I checked with the ciment plant and got a cost of 2500$ canadian or approx. 1875$ u.s. for a full 36 x 36 x 6 inch slab. I'll poor on top (of the slab) a 6 inch footing or use blocks to rest the out side walls on. I've attached a sketch of the barn. The plan includes an 8' runin making the front elevation 44' long. The plan is for five 12x12 stalls with a closed tack room. Give me your opinion. Am I heading the right way with this project? It's an all new venture for us (wife and I). Pre-retirement!! Thanks for your input!

Mike