Our History

Lucas Equine Equipment takes its name from Mr. Lucas who started a company that built paddock gates for the local horse farms in nearby Lexington, Kentucky.

In 1981, Dana Looker purchased Mr. Lucas’ business and with a three-man welding shop set a goal to provide the local market with quality, custom manufactured gates, doors and grills. 

Architects and builders quickly picked up on Lucas Equine Equipment‘s unique expertise in building horse stall components that met the demanding specifications of the local farm owners.  With the support of these building professionals Lucas Equine Equipment’s growth exploded.

The original facility could not handle the demands of the business and ground was broken for a new facility in 1995.  Fourteen employees followed Dana to the new shop.  A second building was erected on the campus in 2000.

Beginning with a three-man welding shop, Lucas Equine Equipment now provides 40 employees and their families with job security and benefits. 

In July 2006 Lucas Equine Equipment will celebrate its 25th year of manufacturing quality horse stall components under the leadership of Dana Looker.