Horse Stable Roof Height

For ponies small horses the minimum size should be 8m2 with 2 8m the minimum length of the shorter wall stables for larger horses should be in the range 11m2 20m2 and be as square as is practical stables for foaling should have a minimum.

Horse stable roof height.

A low ceiling not only inhibits air circulation but also increases the chance that a horse may strike its head. The roof should provide adequate shelter from the elements including adequate insulation in hot areas. In other words nothing should protrude down below 12 feet. As standard we use osb moisture resistant oriented strand board manufactured to bs5669.

A standard room height of 8ft 2 4m might be fine for ponies and small horses but taller horses will need higher ceilings. Elite range 18mm all stables are lined to eaves height. Stable sizes stables the size of stables will depend on their expected use. Stables should be at least 3 7 m wide and 3 7 m deep.

Ideal range 18mm all stables are lined to 1220mm high and include noggins to prevent objects dropping behind. It s all about the base when assessing stable size and height don t forget to allow for bedding. If you were building the barn from scratch stalls should have a minimum 12 foot clear height. In fact many stables have open truss or rafter construction with no ceiling.

For extra large horses warmbloods etc a 14 foot ceiling should provide extra safety. A rearing horse can hit his head on a ceiling that is lower than this. Horses love to play around but can also get nervous frightened excited and bored which can result in them standing up on their hind legs. Height should be 2 75 m.

Guttering and down pipes should be provided to convey storm water away from the stables. It is also important that there is adequate clearance between the horse and the roof. Ceiling your stable ceiling height should be at least four metres high to allow for rearing from your horse. 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.

A size of 3 7 m x 4 9 m is preferable. Ceiling height should allow the horse to raise its head comfortably without worrying about hitting the ceiling. Horse barns are commonly built with a ceiling height of 10 to 12 feet with 8 feet being the minimum. The recommendation is that the stable height should be between 9 feet and 11 feet with a minimum roof clearance of 3 feet.

Stall partition and doors.