What should be in a horse stall?

Although not necessary, these features and accessories make caring for your horse and maintaining a pleasing atmosphere much easier.

Overhead Fan. Air flow is essential in any stall.
Dutch Door.
Floor Mats and Grids.
Wheeled Cart.
Tack Rack.
Dry Erase Board.

What is the best shavings for a horse stall?

Wood shavings are a very popular choice since they are soft, highly absorbent and easy to clean out of the stall. The most popular type of wood used in shavings comes from pine and can vary in size from large, fluffy shavings to smaller, finer size shavings.

How do I get my horse to prepare for a stall?

1. Keep the Barn Well-Ventilated

Install ceiling fans, but leave at least 12 feet of clearance in case your horse rears up.
Use exhaust fans in the roof and eaves to vent hotter air out from the barn.
Provide open space above stalls to prevent heat and stale air from becoming trapped.

How many square feet does a horse need in a stall?

The typical United States stall size is 12 by 12 feet square. This is a good size for many horses, but will be too small for some larger horses, such as drafts and warmbloods. Larger horses benefit from 12-by-14-foot stalls (minimum) or 14-by-14-foot stalls.

What do you put on the bottom of a horse stall?

Some commonly used flooring materials include clay, sand/ clay mixture, limestone dust, wood, concrete, asphalt, and rubber floor mats. Topsoil should be removed before starting to build the stall floors to minimize settling. Hard packed clay flooring is used widely and requires relatively high maintenance.

What do you put in the bottom of a horse stall?

Common materials include shavings, straw, or sawdust. Shavings provide good cushioning for your horse, but they tend to be bulky and difficult to discard. Straw is cheaper, but it can be flammable when dry and slippery when wet.

Can horse stalls have dirt floors?

A dirt floor is probably the cheapest option. But it also can produce messy mud in cases of a stall-bound horse or a spilled water bucket. Dirt floors often trap urine, which leads to an unpleasant ammonia smell. Dirt also needs to be laid over gravel, for drainage.

What are the best supplies for a horse stall?

Stall supplies, like muck forks and muck buckets, are great for various tasks around the stable. Horse stall mats help provide an insulated non-slip surface for stall interiors.

Where can I buy the best equine materials?

When you are looking for the best equine materials, New Holland Supply has what you are looking for. We carry all the hardware for your stalls and stall doors, chew guards, wall channel, latches, rollers, and guides. We have a steady supply that we keep stock including: black powder coated spearhead hinges in stock.

How long have we been making horse stalls?

We have over 40 years of experience manufacturing quality horse stalls, both modular prefabricated stall fronts, side / back walls and horse stall kits. Black Enamel Coated Steel Horse Stall Kits are the most economical way to build your horse stalls. These kits require support posts to be installed before building.

Why choose modular horse stalls?

Modular Horse Stalls are the easiest to install and the pre-fabricated fronts and walls simply lock together. These do NOT require support posts to be installed before building your horse stalls. We can manufacture virtually any size you need using these modular panels and they can be easily moved as your needs change. Excellent for pole barns.