Stable & Pasture Equipment: Well Prepared for Box, Field and Feeding

Stable & Pasture Equipment: Kitted Out from Stable to Field

Stable & Pasture Equipment covers everything you need day to day to look after your horse. That includes stable equipment for the box, tack room and mucking out, field fencing with fence, energiser and mobile paddock, and the gear you need for feeding. Whether your horse lives in an open barn, a livery box or on your own yard, you can put together exactly the kit that suits the way you keep it.

In the stable: order, cleanliness and calm

A horse stable works well when every task runs smoothly. With the right mucking out tools and absorbent bedding, the box stays dry and mucking out is done in less time. In the tack room, saddle racks, bridle hooks and rug holders let your kit air and dry, and nothing ends up on the floor. Stable mats, lighting and a stable camera make the yard safer, while a door sign, box bag or toy help at the stable door in everyday life.

In the field: safely fenced and flexible

Horses need movement, daylight and contact with other horses. A clearly visible, well tensioned horse fence is the basis for all of this. An electric fence with energiser, polywire or tape can be adapted easily to your land, while a fixed wooden post and rail fence stays in place for many years. A mobile paddock is handy for shows, long rides or strip grazing, and a field shelter tent offers protection from sun and rain.

Frequently asked questions

What basic equipment does a horse stable need?
For daily work you need a fork, wheelbarrow and broom, suitable bedding, a drinker and a place for hay. Add racks for saddle, bridle and rugs so everything hangs dry and within reach. Everything else can be added bit by bit.

How high should a horse fence be?
As a rule of thumb, the fence should reach about four fifths of your horse's height at the withers, which for full size horses usually means 1.30 to 1.50 metres. With an electric fence, run several lines at different heights so ponies and foals stay safe too.

Can my horse live out in the field all year round?
That depends on your land, the ground and your horse. In wet weather the turf suffers quickly, so a surfaced paddock as an alternative area helps. Shelter from the weather, fresh water and enough forage are always essential.