Free 2 Horse Stable Stall Barn House Construction Height Plans

Free 2 Horse Stable Stall Barn House Construction Height Plans

In group housing systems the total floor area should allow free movement, sufficient space at feeding and watering equipment, and ensure a bedded area large enough to allow all horses to lie down undisturbed at the same time. As a guideline the total floor area should be at least (the height at the withers multiplied by 2) 2. Fittings to allow temporary tethering of horses, when concentrate is fed, should be considered. Care should be taken to select groups of horses that are compatible. In group housing systems there should be a possibility to isolate ill or injured horses or aggressive horses.

The indoor climate is important for the welfare and health of horses. An inappropriate indoor climate can be damaging, especially for the respiratory system of horses. Dust levels, relative air humidity and gas concentrations should therefore be kept within limits that are not harmful to the horses. This requires adequate ventilation natural or forced, which gives a good and evenly distributed airflow through all parts of the horses’ accommodation without unnecessary draught. Dust levels should be kept at a minimum. To get an impression of the dust level in the accommodation a piece of black paper can be left in a place out of reach of the horses for a couple of hours. Then move a finger across the paper to get an impression.

There should be natural light, if necessary supplemented with artificial light at a level, which is sufficient for the horses to clearly see each other and their surroundings. Furthermore adequate lighting fixed or portable should be available to enable the horses to be thoroughly inspected at any time. The light sources should be out of reach of the horses or should be protected by appropriate fittings. The lighting regime should follow a 24 hour rhythm and include sufficient uninterrupted light and dark periods. As a guideline, the dark period should be at least 6 hours and the light period at least 8 hours. As a guideline, the light level where horses are accommodated should be at least 80 lux. In areas where horses are cared for such as hoof trimming, a light level of at least 200 lux is recommended.

Horses should be protected against adverse weather conditions, and they should in the best possible way be protected against possible predators.

Sufficient shelter should be available all year round; in the summer to provide the horses with shade from the heat of the sun and flying insects, and in winter to protect them against wet, windy and cold conditions. Sufficient shelter may be provided by the natural surroundings, such as trees and hedges, by purposebuilt shelters or by waterproof turn-out rugs, depending on weather conditions, and whether horses are stabled during the night or are kept outside around the clock,. If rugs are used, they should be checked daily and should be of a type which corresponds to the ambient temperature.

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