Whether you are a first-time breeder or an old hand at welcoming new equine life, you can never be too prepared in the run up for the arrival of a foal. It is an exciting but anxious time for all involved so reminding yourself of the basics will only prove beneficial, ensuring you know exactly…
When the tulips start appearing, the clocks go forward, and we start enjoying the lighter nights and brighter weather, it is easy to assume that spring weather means we can finally ditch out winter coats.
Horses should consume about 2% of their bodyweight with hay per day. To work out 2% of your horse’s body weight, you will first need to find out how much your horse weighs. Let’s say your horse weights 500kg. You would work out 2% of 500 as follows: Divide 2 by 100 which equals 0.02. …
We typically build field shelters/stables on steel skids in order for the structure to become mobile if needed. Skids are a type of moveable frame structure on which your field shelter can be built. They are attached to the underside of the timber building and not only strengthen support for the whole timber structure, but…
If you are looking for superior equestrian stable blocks or a fully functional livery yard that is complete with a bespoke design and fast, professional installation, National Timber Buildings can help. As a household name in stables, we have four ranges of hand-crafted stables for you to choose from – the Novice Range, National Range, Grand National Range, and Cheltenham Gold Range.
If you are thinking about adding a new timber building to your set up, you’ll need to think about sorting the groundworks before you do anything else. All our static timber buildings will need a solid foundation to ensure a stable, level base. It also raises your timber buildings off the ground to help prevent…
Custom sheds and bespoke garden buildings – everything you need to know BESPOKE GARDEN BUILDINGS THAT ARE TAILOR MADE FOR YOUR NEEDS ARE ONE OF OUR SPECIALITIES… We love working with customers to manufacture bespoke garden sheds and other timber buildings exactly as they ask for them to be made. It is our passion, use…
It is well known that wood is one of the most sustainable and environmentally sympathetic construction materials available, due to its ability to absorb carbon dioxide while growing, its adaptability as a product, and its recyclability.
For those of us that work in the construction industry, particularly those of us that work directly with timber, the terms C16 and C24 are illustrious. However, if you are new to working with timber, or you just need a recap on what these two terms mean, read on. Both C16 and C24 refer to…
As the temperature begins to plummet, you are probably busy swapping your 5-tog summer duvet for a thicker one, and digging out hats, scarves, and thermals so you are ready for those hardy stable visits. While horses can withstand far colder temperatures than us humans, horses are still mammals and they do still get cold.…
