Kitting out a new stable

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HelenMac

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Can anyone point me to a list of everything I will need to kit out a new stable?
Assume I have nothing at all except the walls and doors so no fixings, tie up rings etc
I’m especially interested in how many of everything I will need, like Haynets, head collars, buckets etc.
There’s a great place near me for second hand stuff but I’m trying to get an idea for budgeting purposes.
 
BB has given you a really good start list so I'll add to that (I only have 2 feed buckets but I have another one for mixing mash in)

Random bucket for carrying water around in.

Think about feed storage if not provided elsewhere on the yard, you may only need one big bin if feeding chaff but you'll end up with two at some point.

If you aren't on livery and will be mucking out yourself you'll need a fork (shavings or straw, depends on which bedding you use), a good broom, a wheelbarrow and a poo scoop (if you dont have yard ones you can borrow)

I use an obvious colour duct tape to mark up my tools, buckets and haynets.

I love my little whiteboard for ensuring essential information is available (contact number, vet details, hay and feed info)

And if you can, a basic (horse) first aid kit with vetwrap, wash, thermometer, rhe wound dressing stuff I've forgotten the name of, stable bandages, roll of cotton wool, decent scissors.

Most of my list are extras while BB has given you the start list.
 
OrangeAndLemon said:
BB has given you a really good start list so I'll add to that (I only have 2 feed buckets but I have another one for mixing mash in)

Random bucket for carrying water around in.

Think about feed storage if not provided elsewhere on the yard, you may only need one big bin if feeding chaff but you'll end up with two at some point.

If you aren't on livery and will be mucking out yourself you'll need a fork (shavings or straw, depends on which bedding you use), a good broom, a wheelbarrow and a poo scoop (if you dont have yard ones you can borrow)

I use an obvious colour duct tape to mark up my tools, buckets and haynets.

I love my little whiteboard for ensuring essential information is available (contact number, vet details, hay and feed info)

And if you can, a basic (horse) first aid kit with vetwrap, wash, thermometer, rhe wound dressing stuff I've forgotten the name of, stable bandages, roll of cotton wool, decent scissors.

Most of my list are extras while BB has given you the start list.
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Thank you.
I was wondering about feed bins.
Yes I will need mucking out equipment.
Hose?
 
Barton Bounty said:
Mats unless you are having a really deep bed.

6 haynets

4 tie rings for haynets and salt kick etc

2 large Buckets for water

4 feed buckets

2 headcollar and leadrope. I always like a spare.
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Can I please ask another question. Why are mats necessary? You can have a shallower bed with mats? Due to comfort/warmth?
(Background - I’m getting back to riding after many years and no one had mats years ago so I’m only familiar with straw bed on concrete)
 
HelenMac said:
Can I please ask another question. Why are mats necessary? You can have a shallower bed with mats? Due to comfort/warmth?
(Background - I’m getting back to riding after many years and no one had mats years ago so I’m only familiar with straw bed on concrete)
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Mats aren’t ‘necessary’:
there are also a variety of types / materials of stable mats, with an even wider variety of potential advantages and issues associated with them - many documented on this forum.
You may well decide you’d like some mats at some stage, but can certainly get started without. Just ensure that whatever bedding used is sufficient on the concrete base.
Good luck - exciting!
 
HelenMac said:
Can I please ask another question. Why are mats necessary? You can have a shallower bed with mats? Due to comfort/warmth?
(Background - I’m getting back to riding after many years and no one had mats years ago so I’m only familiar with straw bed on concrete)
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Mats are comfier underfoot and you do not need as much bedding . 😀
 
It all depends on your starting point really - OP states that she is returning after a break which could mean that she has nothing!

Stable equipment to me means barrow, broom, grooming kit, washing kit, first aid.....it is a long list!

I would also scout the local Facebook horsey sites - sadly many people are giving up for one reason or other and are selling their entire yard!
 
Caski said:
It all depends on your starting point really - OP states that she is returning after a break which could mean that she has nothing!

Stable equipment to me means barrow, broom, grooming kit, washing kit, first aid.....it is a long list!

I would also scout the local Facebook horsey sites - sadly many people are giving up for one reason or other and are selling their entire yard!
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Exactly that, I currently have nothing. I’ll buy used where I can but I’m needing to write my long list and draw up a budget.
 
Caski said:
It all depends on your starting point really - OP states that she is returning after a break which could mean that she has nothing!

Stable equipment to me means barrow, broom, grooming kit, washing kit, first aid.....it is a long list!

I would also scout the local Facebook horsey sites - sadly many people are giving up for one reason or other and are selling their entire yard!
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Definitely will try to buy pre-loved. As well as the local facebook groups there’s also a very good second hand barn near me so that’s where I’ll start
 
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