Should a horse be stabled at night?

Horses can thrive with a combination of being stabled and having free rein of the pasture. Being pastured during the day and stabling your horse at night helps ensure time outside whilst staying safe overnight.

valestables.com - Should I stable my horse at night? - Vale Stables

What is the markup on custom furniture?

Furniture Markups: 200-400% No industry manipulates the meaningless MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) quite like the furniture industry....

Last updated Mar 5, 2019

What happens if water sits on concrete?

Concrete slabs are very porous. This means standing water can easily fill in pores on the surface and eventually break down the concrete. As a...

Last updated Nov 25, 2020

Promotion

Should I stable my horse at night?

Over the summer leaving your horse out in their pasture overnight isn’t much of a worry. However, with winter drawing in you might be feeling bad about leaving your horse outdoors overnight. Horses can thrive with a combination of being stabled and having free rein of the pasture. Being pastured during the day and stabling your horse at night helps ensure time outside whilst staying safe overnight.

Reasons to keep your horse in stables overnight

When it comes to figuring out whether to stable your horse overnight in the winter, World Horse Welfare’s UK Support Officer, Tanya Element, says: “Knowing your horse is the key factor here and, as with any time of the year, it is about assessing your horse’s behaviour and condition. Each horse is different, so monitor your horse daily and if they start to look tucked up or if their winter coat isn’t coming through as much as it should then this would signal a good time to bring your horse inside.” If you’re trying to figure out when to start stabling your horse overnight, there are some things to consider. The top priority is obviously your horse’s health. For instance, if your horse isn’t well or is older, it may be advisable to keep them stabled overnight. There’s also the matter of your horses’ winter coat. Horses’ winter coats are begin to grow when the light changes and days get shorter. This means if autumn is bright with light evenings, when the temperature drops your horse may not be prepared. If you think their winter coat seems thin, stabling at night can help them stay warm. Consider the state of your field too, as it will impact on your horses’ health too. If your horse doesn’t have access to a shelter in your field, stabling them overnight may be something to consider. If you’d prefer to keep them pastured but only have internal stables, a mobile field shelter may be a great option for you. They don’t require planning permission as they are fully mobile, and can be erected anywhere. This means you have the option of easy protection from the weather for your horse over winter, without building permanent stable buildings. To add to this, if bad weather and constant use have made your pastures very muddy, this could result in injury for your horse or your field becoming damaged. Stabling your horse overnight can ensure your horse is safe and your field has time to recover.

How do I protect my door from rainwater?

Installing an awning or canopy will protect the wooden door from rain, as well as sleet, snow, and hail. By redirecting the rain from the wooden...

Last updated Nov 22, 2021

What do 24 red roses mean?

The number twenty-four is often used to symbolize happiness, love, and creativity, which can also be expressed with two dozen roses. The...

Last updated Sep 3, 2019

Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

Learn More »

Promotion

How to keep your horse happy when stabled

Being stabled overnight can be very beneficial for horses, but it’s important to keep the conditions right. Here are some things you can do: Keep your horse entertained. Horses need quality sleep, but only sleep for about 4 hours a night. They need entertainment whilst in their stables if they’ll be there upwards of 8 hours. Horse toys will do just fine for this. Muck out the stables often. Damp and dirty stables will be not only uncomfortable for your horse but can also contribute to health problems. Woodchip bedding may last a little longer than hay and straw, which will need to be mucked out at least every other day. Stable your horse close to other horses. Horses are herd animals naturally and love company. If you’re worried about socialisation or your horse seems low in mood due to missing the company of other horses overnight, consider moving loose horse boxes or mobile shelters closer together or building bespoke timber stables or internal stables that allow horses to be stabled together. If you’re interested in stabling your horse but don’t have the facilities, or you think you need new stables to better fit your needs, take a look at what we can do for you here at Vale Stables, or contact us today.

Back to News list

valestables.com - Should I stable my horse at night? - Vale Stables

Is it worth buying a composite door?

Composite doors are an excellent choice for an energy efficient home as they are excellent at insulating your property against heat loss and...

Last updated Oct 4, 2020

What is the most beautiful wood?

Beautiful Wood Alder. Sugar Maple. Zebrano. Brazilian Mahogany. Teak. Indian Laurel. European Lime. Obeche. More items...

Last updated Feb 8, 2019

Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

Learn More »

Promotion

What is the best wood to build with?

1. Pine Wood. Pinewood is among the strongest types of softwood and is well known for its malleability and affordability. This wood type is...

Last updated May 16, 2022

Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

Learn More »

Promotion

How high can a shed be in a garden?

it will be more than 4m high with a pitched roof or 3m high with a flat roof. If it will be within 2m of the boundary of the house, it must be 2.5m...

Last updated Oct 7, 2021