Why are stall cards important?
Why are Stall Cards Required? Stall cards provide quick access to information about your mount. Specific information is required, because it brings together information that may be important in an emergency situation, perhaps in the absence of the owner or rider.
What should I put in my horse’s stall?
Common materials include shavings, straw, or sawdust. Shavings provide good cushioning for your horse, but they tend to be bulky and difficult to discard. Straw is cheaper, but it can be flammable when dry and slippery when wet.
What are horses stalls called?
A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals and livestock.
What are horse stalls used for?
A stall should be a safe and comfortable place for your horse. There are many design decisions to be made for your barn, from floors and doors to walls and stall fronts. Stalls keep horses safe, comfortable, out of severe weather and in a place where they can relax.
What can I use for a stall wall?
As for stall wall construction, hardwood is probably the best. Concrete or concrete block works very well if the stalls are lined with some type of wooden “kick board” to a height of about four feet. The minimum height of the stall walls should be eight to nine feet.
Which is better hay or haylage?
Many equine nutritionists now recommend feeding haylage instead of hay although there are pros and cons to each. Haylage is much closer to the horses natural diet of grass, both in texture and nutritional value it is more palatable and digestible than hay, has a higher nutritional value and is less dusty.
What size is a stable?
The height of the stable should be 9 – 11 feet, with a minimum of 3ft clearance of the roof, so you must also consider the height of the stable, and any low beams or light fixtures that could pose a problem.
What size stall does a horse need?
The standard stall size for an average-sized horse is twelve feet by twelve feet. Large horses, stallions and broodmares need larger stalls. If a horse is over sixteen hands they need a stall fourteen by fourteen feet. Draft horses, stallions, and broodmares often require stalls sixteen by sixteen.
How long should a horse be in a stall?
If you are a new horse owner wondering about how long it’s okay to leave your horse in a stall each day, a good rule of thumb to follow is a 12 hour/12 hour split.
Do you have a stall card with your horse’s information?
One thing I always make sure to have is a stall card with my horse’s information and contact numbers in case of an emergency. So to help out adult amateurs like myself, I’ve created a free printable stall card you can download and customize for you and your horse!
What should I do with my stall card?
Stall cards can also be great at home, so that emergency contact information is handy for staff or other boarders in an emergency. To keep your stall card clean and dry no matter where you are, I suggest laminating it, putting it in a page protector or making a stall card holder.
Why do I need a pet registry for my horse?
It’s perfect for horse shows, so that in an emergency anyone knows your horse’s basic information and can get in touch with you or people who can make decisions for your horse.