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As one of the country's largest and longest established manufacturers of timber stables and field shelters, we have lots of useful advice & guides below but if you need some specific advice, do get in touch.

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Laying Stable Foundations: Everything You Need To Know

Laying Stable Foundations: Everything You Need To Know

Learn how to lay a concrete base to secure structural integrity.

Best Mobile Field Shelter Locations

Best Mobile Field Shelter Locations

Find out where the best places to position your mobile field shelter are

The Best Stable Design Features

The Best Stable Design Features

See what extras you can add in to your stables

Chart Stables Sponsors British Dressage South and East

Chart Stables Sponsors British Dressage South and East

From grass roots to international riders we are supporting British Dressage South and East

Keeping stables warm in winter and cool in summer

Keeping stables warm in winter and cool in summer

Keeping the temperature in your stable block comfortable year-round is crucial to your horses’ health. Discover how...

Do I need planning permission to build stables?

Do I need planning permission to build stables?

If you're considering building a stable block and unsure if you need planning permission for wooden horse stables, then read our guide.

Hay Fever Season Is In Full Swing

Hay Fever Season Is In Full Swing

Do your horses have a problem with equine hay fever? Could the way you stable them make a difference?

The Timber Treatment Process

The Timber Treatment Process

How does timber treatment help make a timber building last longer?

Size Matters

Size Matters

What size stable does your horse need and how big should your hay store be?

Tips to Help Stop Your Horse Chewing His Stable

Tips to Help Stop Your Horse Chewing His Stable

Top tips to deal with and prevent horses chewing stables and stable doors.

To Talk Grille or Not to Talk Grille...

To Talk Grille or Not to Talk Grille...

Should you have talk grilles in your stable? What are the benefits?

Keeping Your Lorry or Trailer Under Wraps

Keeping Your Lorry or Trailer Under Wraps

Keep your horse lorry covered and protected from the elements.

Mobile Stables - A Hassle Free Way to Keep Dry During Winter Months

Mobile Stables - A Hassle Free Way to Keep Dry During Winter Months

Why choose mobile stables? Quick and easy stables providing winter shelter.

Hay Barns - Have You Got Your Hay Stored Correctly?

Hay Barns - Have You Got Your Hay Stored Correctly?

Store hay in a well ventilated and dry timber building.

Are Your Stables Properly Ventilated?

Are Your Stables Properly Ventilated?

Ventilation in stables is vital for healthy horses. Which options work for you?

Protecting Your Horse in the Sun

Protecting Your Horse in the Sun

A mobile field shelter is a summer sun shade for your horse.

How To Colour Stain Your New Stables

How To Colour Stain Your New Stables

Follow our wood stain guide to help colour your stables

How To Choose Your Ideal Stable Block

How To Choose Your Ideal Stable Block

U shaped, L shaped or straight line stables. We help you decide.

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