Welcome to the season of renewal and rejuvenation! As the days grow longer and the air fills with the promise of warmer weather, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and prepare our equine friends for the joys of spring. Just like us, our beloved horses benefit from a little springtime TLC, from shedding…
Welcome to the great winter debate: do horses really need heated barns when the snow starts to fall and the temperatures plummet? It’s a question that stirs up discussions among horse owners everywhere as they strive to provide the best care for their beloved equines during the chilly months. While visions of cosy, warm stables…
As horse owners, we know that from time to time you may need to tweak your stable setups as things evolve – maybe you’ve got more horses now or the horses enjoy different activities. Safety and compliance are important considerations too.
A garden shed, regardless of its size, can emerge as one of the most valuable structures you own. It serves as a haven to safeguard and organise your cherished and essential items. Therefore, it’s crucial for these sheds to withstand the trials of time, ensuring they fulfil their protective role for an extended period. Whether…
Keeping fit should be incorporated into our daily lives. Regular physical activity contributes to overall health by improving cardiovascular health, lung capacity, muscle strength, and flexibility while reducing the risk of chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, I bet many of you are navigating the challenges of keeping our four-legged friends’ cosy and content. Enter the unsung hero of winter equestrian living – mobile stabling! Whether you’re a seasoned horse owner or just diving into the wonderful world of equine companionship, the perks of…
DIY field shelter and build your own kits Save up to 10% by choosing to ‘self-assemble’ your stable or field shelter. Our DIY field shelters, stables and other timber buildings can all be flat packed and ready for you to build yourself easily and quickly. Why might I need more field shelters for winter? When…
Choosing the right material for a stable roof is crucial for protection against weather elements, preventing water damage and ensuring the integrity of the building’s structure as well as the safety of the stable occupants.
Lighting plays a crucial role in a horse stable, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and productivity of both horses and caretakers. You not only have to consider lighting that is fit for purpose, but it must also be safe for your horses and withstand the elements and general wear and tear. Proper lighting is especially crucial…
Livery stables (often known as livery yards) are working stable facilities that are privately owned but opened to other horse owners as a place to house their horses in return for a fee. Livery stables were common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when horses played a significant role in daily life, serving as…
