Stable Accessories and Optional Extras: What’s Worth Adding?
Explore Colt’s stable accessories and choose the extras that suit your horses, land and routine.
Which Stable Extras Are Worth Having?
It depends on your horses, site and how you’ll use the building. You may need guttering to manage rainwater, extra windows for more light and airflow or additional lining to protect the walls.
Before choosing any extras, consider:
- Your horses’ size and behaviour
- How much light and airflow you need
- How horses, people and equipment will enter the building
- How you’ll manage rainwater
- How exposed the site is
- What Colt includes as standard
- How much each extra costs.
There’s no combination that suits every yard. Start with the features you need and add upgrades that will make a real difference.
Weather Protection and Drainage
Lined Canopies
Colt can line your stable or field shelter canopy with shiplap to add support beneath the roof.
A lined canopy gives the building a smarter finish, which works well when the stables are visible from your home or form part of a larger yard.
Rear Guttering
Rear guttering collects rainwater from the roof and directs it towards a drainage point. It can help prevent water from collecting behind the building or soaking the ground around its base.
Consider adding it if the site receives heavy rainfall or has limited natural drainage. Plan where the water will go before installation so it doesn’t create a problem elsewhere on the yard.
Our guide to preventing mould and damp in horse stables explains how roofing, guttering and drainage help protect a timber building.
Stable Doors and Access
Double Doors
You can add double doors to Colt’s fixed stable buildings. The wider opening makes it easier to move equipment, bedding and other materials.
Double doors work well for hay barns and storage areas. Make sure there’s enough space outside to open both doors fully.
Additional Doors
An extra stable door can improve access and make the layout easier to use.
Consider where the door will open and how much wall space it will take up. Colt can help you find the best position for it.
Field Shelter Gates
We also offer timber and metal gates for mobile field shelters. They fit the standard 2.4m opening.
The right gate will depend on the animals and how you use the shelter. Let us know if you need the gate to contain an animal.
Light, Airflow and Social Contact
Clear roof sheets, windows and stable grilles can bring more light and fresh air into the building.
Clear Roof Sheets
A clear sheet fitted within the roofing lets natural light into the stable. It creates a brighter box and makes everyday jobs easier.
Consider how much light already enters through the doors and windows before deciding where to add one.
Additional Windows
Extra windows bring more light and fresh air into the stable. They work well on walls that would otherwise have no opening.
Position them where they improve airflow without exposing the horses to driving rain. Colt’s stable windows feature clear Perspex and protective metal bars.
Our guide to stable design explains how windows, doors and vents work together.
Talk Grilles and Stable Grilles
We can fit talk grilles between neighbouring boxes. They allow horses to see each other and help air move between the stables.
Talk grilles don’t suit every horse. Some may need more privacy or separation from their neighbours.
Extra Protection Inside the Stable
Colt stables include OSB kickboards as standard. You can extend the lining higher if your stable needs more protection.
OSB Lining to the Eaves
We can fit 15mm OSB lining from the kickboards to the eaves to give the internal walls extra protection.
This can help if you have a larger or more boisterous horse.
What About Tack Rooms and Hay Barns?
Tack rooms and hay barns are larger additions, so it’s best to include them when you design the stable layout.
A tack room keeps saddles, rugs and other equipment close to the stables. Read our guide to adding a tack room for available sizes and other points to consider.
We can also include an open hay barn within the stable block. Our hay storage guide covers size, position, access and fire safety.
How Much Do Stable Extras Cost?
The cost depends on the extra, the size of the building and its overall design.
Ask us for a detailed quote, so you can decide what fits your budget.
Our guide to horse stable costs explains what can affect the total price.
Choose Your Colt Stable Accessories
Colt Stables builds timber stables and field shelters around your animals, land and budget.
Choose the doors, windows, lining and weather protection that suit your yard. Our team can explain what comes as standard, which extras are available and how they affect the price.
Explore our wooden stables and mobile field shelters, or contact us to discuss your building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the same extras available for fixed and mobile buildings?
Not always. The available options depend on the building, so check the specification before ordering.
Should I choose extras before finalising the layout?
Yes. Choose doors, windows, grilles, storage and drainage before Colt finalises the design.
Do optional extras increase the installation time?
Some may take longer to install. Colt can confirm the timescale when preparing your quote.
Could an optional extra affect planning permission?
Possibly. Check with your Local Planning Authority if an extra changes the building’s size, appearance or use.
