Horse Stall Questions...?

janda · 04-02-2008, 06:41 PM

Whats a comfortable sized stall for a horse. I know in the past I have seen 10ft and 12ft stalls. I was just wondering because we were trying to fix up a run in shed to make 2 stalls out of it. We were going to take 2 12ft gates and put on each end, build a wall in the middle to split in half. This would make the stalls 12x12 and let us have 2 stalls. Would this sound like it would be ok?

DiamondRio · 04-02-2008, 06:44 PM

That sounds alright to me. Our stalls are all different sizes so that we dont have ponies in hugeee stalls but all of our horses have sufficient room to turn around and roll.
As long as you think your horses will be able to more comfortably and lay down if the want then sure.

Zelly · 04-02-2008, 06:53 PM

Will it have a paddock?

janda · 04-02-2008, 06:56 PM

They have turn out paddocks but this is to keep my halter horses in. They will spend most of their time in there with turnout at night.

faroutfax · 04-02-2008, 07:01 PM

I believe 12 by 12 is the standard, and 10 by 10 is considered small. Of course the more room the better

But yes, that sounds like a good size

Lindsayanne · 04-02-2008, 07:06 PM

Yep. That's pretty much exactly my barn set up. Except my run in is really long so it's 1 10x10 stall, 1 17x17, and a foaling (17x25) stall. I really like it. The ventilation in stalls when built that way is fantastic.

I recommend picking up a roll of wire mesh fencing and a pack of heavy duty zip ties, though, and zip tying the mesh to the panels. Especially if the stalls are on the small side. That way, if they are rolling or fussing you don't have to worry about them getting a leg through the pipes and injuring themselves.

RowdyRio1324 · 04-02-2008, 07:07 PM

Mine are 12 x 12.

touchofdandy · 04-02-2008, 07:09 PM

I have two stalls that are 10x12 and one stall that is 12x12.

Mare · 04-02-2008, 07:15 PM

I have 12x12, 12x24 and 12x17. But 12x12 is the normal with turnout

POMDEROSA · 04-02-2008, 07:56 PM

That's exactly what we just did. Started out to be a run in but is ending up being 2 12x12 stalls. We may keep the center divider out for now and use it for a run in. We put two stall fronts on. The building ended up being 22'x24' with a Gambriel roof for hay storage and a 10 ft. overhang on each end.

04-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#1
janda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 692 Images: 182	Horse Stall Questions...? Whats a comfortable sized stall for a horse. I know in the past I have seen 10ft and 12ft stalls. I was just wondering because we were trying to fix up a run in shed to make 2 stalls out of it. We were going to take 2 12ft gates and put on each end, build a wall in the middle to split in half. This would make the stalls 12x12 and let us have 2 stalls. Would this sound like it would be ok? __________________ Have you heard that it was good to gain the day? I also say it is good to fall, battles are lost in the same spirit in which they are won.-Whitman

04-02-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
janda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 692 Images: 182	They have turn out paddocks but this is to keep my halter horses in. They will spend most of their time in there with turnout at night. __________________ Have you heard that it was good to gain the day? I also say it is good to fall, battles are lost in the same spirit in which they are won.-Whitman

04-02-2008, 07:01 PM	#5
faroutfax Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 4,964 Images: 448 Blog Entries: 16	I believe 12 by 12 is the standard, and 10 by 10 is considered small. Of course the more room the better But yes, that sounds like a good size __________________ One Man's Wrong Lead is Another's Counter Canter I've Been Snowballed

04-02-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
Lindsayanne Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 9,896 Images: 404	Yep. That's pretty much exactly my barn set up. Except my run in is really long so it's 1 10x10 stall, 1 17x17, and a foaling (17x25) stall. I really like it. The ventilation in stalls when built that way is fantastic. I recommend picking up a roll of wire mesh fencing and a pack of heavy duty zip ties, though, and zip tying the mesh to the panels. Especially if the stalls are on the small side. That way, if they are rolling or fussing you don't have to worry about them getting a leg through the pipes and injuring themselves. __________________ Bashkir Curly Poster Child *NE Prime Time Regal - 2006 ABCR National Champion & 2008 Breyerfest Demo Horse

04-02-2008, 07:07 PM	#7
RowdyRio1324 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Location: California. Posts: 3,872 Images: 160	Mine are 12 x 12. __________________ RIP Sleepy. RIP Rio. You mean the world to me, just so you know. LUKE 3:6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'" (NKJ) I've been Goosed! I've been snowballed x3!

04-02-2008, 06:44 PM	#2
DiamondRio Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cresson, PA Posts: 2,294 Images: 195 Blog Entries: 2	That sounds alright to me. Our stalls are all different sizes so that we dont have ponies in hugeee stalls but all of our horses have sufficient room to turn around and roll. As long as you think your horses will be able to more comfortably and lay down if the want then sure.

04-02-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
Zelly Full Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Somewhere Under The Rainbow Posts: 175 Images: 2	Will it have a paddock?

04-02-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
touchofdandy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,823 Images: 855 Blog Entries: 7	I have two stalls that are 10x12 and one stall that is 12x12. __________________ Amy My Horses: Dandy, Trouble, Whiskey & Bandit Two eyes are better then two heels.-Clinton Anderson I've been snowballed 3x.

04-02-2008, 07:15 PM	#9
Mare Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 2,006 Images: 10	I have 12x12, 12x24 and 12x17. But 12x12 is the normal with turnout __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...lls_sm_nwm.gifSPLAT! You just got snowballed!

04-02-2008, 07:56 PM	#10
POMDEROSA Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ORRINGTON,MAINE Posts: 475 Images: 121	That's exactly what we just did. Started out to be a run in but is ending up being 2 12x12 stalls. We may keep the center divider out for now and use it for a run in. We put two stall fronts on. The building ended up being 22'x24' with a Gambriel roof for hay storage and a 10 ft. overhang on each end. __________________ PROUD MEMBER OF THE QUARTER HORSE CLUB

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