The History of Stables

Stables are found throughout the world and are are used daily by many people, at one point they were a vital part of a household. Historically, stables are the second oldest building type on the farm with free standing stables beginning to be built from the 16^th century and were built the closest to the house. The main reason for this was because horses were extremely valuable. Horses would plough the field, fertilise crops and act as a means of transportation. 

Over the years, horses were seen as less essential with technology replacing much of their use. This then saw the decline of stables and slowly they began to disappear from houses. However, this decline in the working horse saw more people take pleasure in horses and ride and train them as leisure items and as hobbies. This trend has seen stables come back from the brink and again fill the countryside.

Horse stables nowadays can be found in far more elaborate styles and are far stronger and more versatile due to the material used nowadays. The use of the space provided by stables are also far more practical making room for the vast array of equipment and tools now available for making horse care easier and simpler.

There are various places where you can find horse stables for sale in the UK. One example of this is through the stable company, Jon William Stables. They have many years experience in horse stables and with their vast range you are sure to find one that suits your needs. More information on Jon Williams Stables and their range of horse stables can be found on their website, www.jonwilliamstables.co.uk.

The Many Uses of a Carriage Garage - Not Just for Horses

A Carriage Garage is an ideal solution for providing cover for vehicles, gardening equipment, machinery, and even swimming pools. The all-weather Carriage Garage protects against the UK’s harsh winter climate while also providing shelter for swimming pools during the summer months.

Carriage Garage from Jon William Stables

The shelter can also be used as safe area for children to play in or ride their bikes and scooters, or the space can be used to store garden machinery, bikes, or garden furniture.The building can be used as a workshop all year round, and is particularly useful for carpenters, mechanics and gardeners.The building can be divided into two parts to utilise the space. One area can feature a closed shed where you can lock away boxes and other items, and the remaining area is perfect for housing cars and vehicles.

Whether it stands alone or is attached to a house, the Carriage Garage can be customised to meet your needs and designed to complement the surrounding environment. The structure can be made out timber frames, concrete, bricks, or stonework and can be partitioned or left as an open space. There a variety of roofs to choose from, including flat or sloped; slate, clay and felt tiles; or corrugated iron

A Carriage Garage is an alternative to a standard garage or driveway, allowing shelter for your car without the hassle of having to open up garage doors every time you drive in and out.For those looking to store vehicles such as motorbikes, cars and boats, the building can also have garage doors fitted for extra security.

While many people use a Carriage Garage for storage of personal goods, the area is also ideal for storing hay and horse boxes if space is limited. The building can be added to a paddock or erected in a field, enabling easy access to the horses.

Equestrian Stables for Business or Leisure

Equestrian Stables provide safe and secure shelter for horses, whether you run a riding school, livery or working farm. The stables can be built and customised to meet the needs of individual businesses, ensuring comfort and protection for the horses and owners.

When the weather is cold and windy during the winter months, the Equestrian Stables provide protection from the elements. The buildings can be well ventilated so horses can cool off from the sun and soaring temperatures in the summer.

The design of the equestrian stables depends on the number of horses you intend to have in the stables and you can choose from individual stalls with galvanised grates and doors, to open spaces where horses can mingle with each other.

The stables can be built from scratch or an existing building can be renovated. In both cases, planning permission is required if the building is being used to stable horses, even if the building is not physically altered. If you are located in a rural area, the buildings can be designed to blend in with the natural surroundings and mobile field shelters are perfect for paddocks. If you require hay barns, tack rooms, and storage for food and equipment, the stables can be built to accommodate these and more.

Many stables are built using renewable timber and sustainable materials and onduline roofs are a popular choice to provide protection against the changeable weather in the UK. Windows can be fitted at the rear of Equestrian Stables for additional ventilation while also giving horses a view when they are safe inside.

There are a wide range of Equestrian Stables to choose from and you can even design your own in order to match your budget, location and requirements. So whether you require Equestrian Stables for leisure or business, the combination of modern technology, traditional structure and high quality materials ensures a secure environment for your horses

American Barn

There are lots of stables and shelters available throughout the UK. One of them, an American Barn, is perfect for providing all-year-round protection for horses and equipment, whether it is raging a gale outside or sunny and balmy. The traditional size of an American barn means that it is perfect for all types of equestrian use, riding schools, and livery yards.

American Barn from Jon William Stables

An American Barn offers an internal stable for horses unlike some stables which are purely just a stable. If the american barn is fitted with double glazed windows, the horses will be cool in the summer weather and warmer during the chillier months. This makes it perfect for the unpredictable British weather.

Another benefit of American barns are that they allow you to separate the stable with partitions and galvanized grills so that it is easier to work with individual horses, helping to prevent infection, but at the same time ensure that the horses can still see each other and therefore and less likely to feel distressed. 

To create an American Barn, you can either convert an existing building or you can install a purpose-build barn.If you are located in a rural and exposed area, an American Barn provides protection from the elements and its timber framework ensures that the building blends into the natural surroundings as well as existing farms and building. This will help ensure you gain planning permission if it is needed where you want the barn to be.

In conclusion an American barn is a great solution if you want to provide shelter for several horses at one time but the building also has its uses for workers, particularly during the UK’s harsh winter months when it comes to mucking out and feeding the horses. Insulation is also an option to provide additional comfort for animals and people.