| Horse stables should be properly maintained for the | | | | the place. Though to make flooring more comfortable, |
| health and well-being of the horses. | | | | it is advisable to use rubber made stall mats or sandy |
| A stable is needed for horses since they require | | | | soil. Drainage problems can be fixed during springtime |
| bigger spaces as they are big animals. Several factors | | | | and it is also the best time to check on fences, fields |
| that affect the horse stable include its structure, design, | | | | and paddocks. Eighth is that ceilings should be designed |
| bedding, and stall sizes, flooring, lighting, feeding and | | | | high enough so horses won't hit their heads even if |
| watering equipment. | | | | they raise their head. |
| The first tip is that stables can either be bought | | | | Ninth is that in terms of lighting, bulbs should have |
| acquired or leased. Ideally it should be safe, clean and | | | | safety cages while wiring must be rodent free and |
| impeccable. Fences should be reliable and sturdy | | | | moisture proof. Switches should be out of reach of the |
| enough to avoid accidents. Fly repellents can also be | | | | horses. Windows should be able to provide proper |
| used so stables are free of bugs. Some of those | | | | ventilation and must be covered with mesh or grills. |
| available in the market are disposable and compact. | | | | Tenth is that when feeding and watering, the most |
| Second tip is, structurally it is important to build a | | | | efficient way is to place a pail on the wall. One can |
| structure that faces the wind. Horses should be | | | | also use wall supported feeding tubs and build up piles |
| protected from sun, wind and rain elements. Third tip is | | | | of hay for the horse to feed on. |
| that bedding must be properly supplied with warm and | | | | Any modern stable deserves to have tack trunks |
| comfortable materials like hemp and rubber mat with | | | | where you can place brushes, hoof picks, shredding |
| straw top. It is important to regularly clean the stable. | | | | blades etc. In some ways it adds to the aesthetic |
| Stalls include loosebox, tie or standing stalls. Fourth tip | | | | appearance of the stable because it organizes horse |
| is, ideally the recommended size of loose boxes is | | | | accessories. |
| 10'X10' (3mX3m) to 12'X12' (3.6mX3.6m) for an | | | | It is important to create an environment free of clutter |
| average size riding horse. On the other hand, tie or | | | | to avoid accidents and ensure the availability of riding |
| standing stalls must be at the bare minimum 4ft to 5ft | | | | helmets and riding boots. One must keep in mind that |
| (1.5m) wide and 8ft (3.6m) long. Fifth is that stall doors | | | | when horses are stabled, it means they are like |
| can be swinging or sliding type with at least 4 ft (1.2m) | | | | prisoners who are dependent on the caretaker's |
| wide. Sixth is that in between stalls, alleyways should | | | | actions. It is very important to be reminded of the basic |
| be no less than 10ft wide (3m). | | | | needs like food, water, space, freedom to move, |
| Seventh is that flooring must be concrete with a | | | | company, and shelter so that stable management of |
| roughened non-slip surface for easier maintenance of | | | | the horses will be a success. |