Thanks very much for the replies. I was a tad terse I suppose.

Hansmex : Yes that is the idea except that the horse part has no sides - only columns at regular intervals to support the roof, and the residence part starts at verandah level.

okh: Thanks - re arena - yes I think the 'furniture object' trick would look after the gable roof and the columns and setting up 2 levels (ground - verandah, and verandah - residence roof; which is the same roof line as for the arena) for the residence.

Again - great to have this support. I have only been using the software for a day so I have a lot to learn!

Tony Scott