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How To Design Horse Stables For Rest And Relaxation

Thoughtful horse stable design creates a calm, restful environment. Learn key layout, material, and ventilation features for relaxed, settled horses.

How Much Do Stables Cost to Build? And Are They Worth It?

Discover typical wooden stable costs in the UK, what affects price, and whether building your own timber stables is a good long-term investment.

How to Design Horse Stables for Rest and Relaxation

Discover how thoughtful horse stable design creates a calm, restful environment. Learn key layout, material, and ventilation features for relaxed, settled horses.

Top 10 Horse Stables Upgrades

Choose these 10 horse stable upgrades to design stables that are robust, functional, durable, and beautiful.

Building Stables In Hampshire

Are you building a stable block in Hampshire? Find out what design would suit your home best and where to buy it.

Building Stables In Surrey

Looking to build stables in Surrey? Follow our design tips to create a stables design to help you gain planning permission.

How To Design A Professional Horse Yard: A Guide (Pt. 2)

A guide for equestrian facility placement, surfacing and fencing.

How To Design A Professional Horse Yard: A Guide (Pt. 1)

Find out all the factors you need to consider for your equestrian facility.

American Barn Or Stables: What’s the Best Option For Your Horses?

Find out the differences and advantages for American barns and traditional wooden stables.

Building Stables In The Cotswolds

Find out the best layout and materials for designing stables for the Cotswolds.

Mobile Stables vs Fixed Stables: Pros And Cons

Find out the main differences between fixed and mobile stables.

How To Design Stables For Happy Horses And Riders, According To Pro Rider Daniel Watson

Hear from a pro rider how to design stables for your horses.

Laying Stable Foundations: Everything You Need To Know

Learn how to lay a concrete base to secure structural integrity.

Best Mobile Field Shelter Locations

Find out where the best places to position your mobile field shelter are.

The Best Stable Design Features

See what extras you can add in to your stables

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Keeping stables warm in winter and cool in summer

Keeping the temperature in your stable block comfortable year-round is crucial to your horses’ health. Discover how...

Do I need planning permission to build stables?

Before you order your new stables, check whether you need planning permission. Find out what to expect in this article.

Hay Fever Season Is In Full Swing

Do your horses have a problem with equine hay fever? Could the way you stable them make a difference?

The Timber Treatment Process

How does timber treatment help make a timber building last longer?

Size Matters

What size stable does your horse need and how big should your hay store be?

Tips to Help Stop Your Horse Chewing His Stable

Top tips to deal with and prevent horses chewing stables and stable doors.

To Talk Grille or Not to Talk Grille...

Should you have talk grilles in your stable? What are the benefits?

Keeping Your Lorry or Trailer Under Wraps

Keep your horse lorry covered and protected from the elements.

Mobile Stables - A Hassle Free Way to Keep Dry During Winter Months

Why choose mobile stables? Quick and easy stables providing winter shelter.

Hay Barns - Have You Got Your Hay Stored Correctly?

Store hay in a well ventilated and dry timber building.

Are Your Stables Properly Ventilated?

Ventilation in stables is vital for healthy horses. Which options work for you?

Protecting Your Horse in the Sun

A mobile field shelter is a summer sun shade for your horse.

How To Colour Stain Your New Stables

Follow our wood stain guide to help colour your stables

How To Choose Your Ideal Stable Block

U shaped, L shaped or straight line stables. We help you decide.