What Size Horse Stalls Do We Need?
When it comes to deciding on the size of horse stalls you need, many folks seem determined to crowd as many stalls into the barn space as possible without looking at how much time the horses will be spending in those stalls. Horse stalls are NOT a one size fits all situation no matter what the current industry standard size seems to be. Most stall manufacturers only make 10 ft or 12 ft lengths and you have to make a choice between these two sizes. Horses are not automobiles and horse stalls are not garages! Just because the horse will fit into that size space does not mean that is all the space they need! Several factors need to be considered before making your decision. The size of the horse, the amount of time the horse will be in the stall, the amount of room the handler will have around the horse are a few of the issues that need to be thought over.
When it comes to deciding on the size of horse stalls you need, many folks seem determined to crowd as many stalls into the barn space as possible without looking at how much time the horses will be spending in those stalls. Horse stalls are NOT a one size fits all situation no matter what the current industry standard size seems to be. Most stall manufacturers only make 10 ft or 12 ft lengths and you have to make a choice between these two sizes. Horses are not automobiles and horse stalls are not garages! Just because the horse will fit into that size space does not mean that is all the space they need! Several factors need to be considered before making your decision. The size of the horse, the amount of time the horse will be in the stall, the amount of room the handler will have around the horse are a few of the issues that need to be thought over. For a small horse or pony, a 10 ft x 10ft stall gives adequate room for the horse to move, gives room for you to move around the horse
