Stable Suppliers and Building Stables - Tips and Tricks

The most important part of owning a horse is ensuring that the horse is sheltered within a stable, which means either building one yourself or contacting a stable supplier. Both are viable, but when considering a stable it’s important to make sure that the stable is suitable for habitation by your horses. After all, the only thing worse than not having a stable is having spent time and resources building a stable that cannot be used because it’s dangerous to the horse.

So what should you look out for when considering your stable? There’re a few things you should certainly look out for.

One is space. Your horse needs room to be able to move around in and, above all else, feel comfortable in. A horse that feels as though it’s caged in will become panicky, or else become bored. Either way it will try to relieve that tension by kicking out, which can cause damage either to the stables or to the horse itself. Both are bad and should be avoided. Horses that are kept clustered too closely together can also encourage diseases to spread and make the stables harder to keep clean for very long. Always check to make sure, then, that the stables and their stalls are all bright, airy and have plenty of space for the horse to lie down and pace in.

The flooring is another factor to consider. Concrete is cheap and easier to lay out, however such hard flooring will be both uncomfortable for your horse to lie down on and potentially harmful for it to walk upon. This is especially true for older horses, who have more vulnerable bones. A good stable supplier will be able to give you advice with regards to the flooring, but generally earthen floors, or wooden ones over which sawdust or straw has been laid, is preferable to hard concrete or flagstones.

Storage is also a very important aspect of a stable. You must ensure that its easy for the horses’ handlers to reach stores with ease, be it for food, extra bedding or any supply they may need. Those stores also need to be protected from the elements, rodents and waste as well. Consult with a stable supplier for advice on how to best manage your storage efficiency and protection.

For more information about stables, stable suppliers and other equestrian buildings, be they temporary or permanent, please visit the website of Jon Williams Stables. Or else, contact them directly by phoning 01380 850965.

Flexible Mobile Stables for Sale

Flexibility is an aspect that many of us would like when purchasing an item. If a product is fit for purpose but has the added benefit of flexibility – perhaps choosing a specific colour or delivery date – we are surely more likely to buy it. The same is true when thinking of equipment for our animals, including shelters. Now, with a range of mobile stables for sale, owners can be offered a product that is fully flexible, allowing peace of mind that an animal will be safe but also that the product is a worthwhile investment – even in the unknown future.

Mobile Stables for Sale from Jon William Stables

Some companies, including Jon Williams Stables, offer such ranges of mobile stables for sale, which can be easily transported if and when you choose to relocate – without losing the quality design features that you get with a fixes stable. They can also be the perfect quick fix solution to house a new horse or other animal - making it very flexible.

The ranges of mobile stables for sale can offer the same sound structure, space and other features you would expect from a fixed stable build. From guttering to kick-boards and lined roofs– mobile stables are not just another wooden box. Many mobile stables are fitted with strong steel bases which allow for easy move ability whilst keeping the stable rigid, thus protecting the framework when moved. This can also make it easier to move as fixed tow points can be added to the steel base to help transport the stable when setting up a new ‘home’. Some mobile stables can also offer great canopies which would usually be restricted due to mobility. 

This allows covered space to work with your animal outside – ideal for the great British weather! Even as an intermediate stable while a solid structure is built, mobile stables can still offer that same protection for your animals – and after could be ideal for tack or feed storage units.

To find out more various stables for sale including mobile stables, please visit the website of Jon Williams Stables or call 01380 850 965 to speak with an adviser.