How much does a horse stable cost? Find out what affects the price of timber stables, from size and materials to groundwork and installation, plus ways to keep costs down.
Find out how to keep your horse's stable comfortable throughout the year, from ventilation and bedding to managing warmer and colder weather.
Find out where you can save when building horse stables, which features are worth spending more on and how to make your budget go further.
Planning a mobile stable or field shelter? Learn when planning permission may be needed, what counts as a mobile structure and what to check before you install one.
Learn what causes mould and damp in horse stables, how to spot the signs and what you can do to prevent moisture building up.
Planning a new stable block? Find out what makes a good stable design, including the right size, layout, ventilation, positioning and materials for your horses and yard.
Horses need access to shade during hot weather. Find out how a mobile field shelter can provide shade and how to position it during the summer months.
Find out whether pressure-treated stables need staining and how to prepare and treat the timber when you want to refresh its appearance.
Find out what to consider when choosing your first horse stable, from building size and timber quality to planning, costs and installation.
Choose the right mobile field shelter size for your horses using their number, size and behaviour, along with current BHS guidance.
Learn how to position a mobile field shelter around the ground, weather, field boundaries and access for moving it.
See how pressure treatment protects timber used for stables and field shelters through preparation, application and drying.
Not sure whether to choose timber or metal skids for your mobile field shelter? Compare the benefits of each option and find out which is best for your needs.
Planning a tack room for your stables? Find out what size you need, what to store inside and how to keep your equipment organised, dry and secure.
Find out how to secure a mobile field shelter against strong winds without stopping it from being moved when needed.
Field shelters aren't just for horses. Find out which animals can use a mobile field shelter and what size you might need for your horses, alpacas, sheep or goats.
Thinking about starting a livery yard? Find out what you need to consider, including service level, facilities, planning, costs, insurance and contracts.
Not sure what to put on the floor of your field shelter? Compare popular flooring options and find out which works best for comfort, drainage and easier mucking out.
Explore Colt’s stable accessories and choose the extras that suit your horses, land and routine.
Thinking about putting a stable in your garden? Learn about planning permission, land requirements, positioning and choosing the right stable.
Use this practical checklist to inspect your wooden stable, spot building damage and deal with repairs before problems get worse.
Are your horses chewing their stable? Find out why horses chew wood and what you can do to protect your stable and reduce the behaviour.
Not sure what size stable your horse needs? Find recommended stable dimensions for horses and ponies and learn when you might need a larger stable.
Find out how mobile stables and field shelters work and whether they suit your horses, land and budget.
Explore alternative uses for mobile stables and field shelters and find out what to check before repurposing your building.
Plan safe, practical hay storage around the amount you buy, the type of bales, ventilation, access and fire risk.
