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Stables and environment The
stable complex comprises 5 new purpose built stables (supplied and erected
in 1999 by Jim McConville Stables). 3 of the stables are 12’ x 12’(3.66m x
3.66m) and 2 are 18’ x 12’ (5.49m x 3.66m). These light airy stables are
the traditional English type used across the UK often in large professional
yards as well as private situations too. All of our stables are equipped
with individual vents, full-height wooden kick-boards, extra-large stable
doors covered by overhang, automatic waterers, salt/mineral licks and
galvanized hayracks. From our own experience we have found these stables,
and wooden loose-boxes in general, to be well insulated and lovely and warm
in winter – much warmer than equivalent brick or concrete stables; even
when compared to the "UK American barn" style as is often the
case with agricultural shed conversions. Furthermore, by the nature of
their design, our stables allow horses to self-regulate their own
ventilation. Another general observation here is the much lower population
of flies and other insects. In addition to this the ambient levels of
airborne dust particles and pollen are much less here than in lower lying
areas. All of these factors combine
to provide a most agreeable stable environment which, in turn, contributes
to a less stressed and more comfortable lifestyle promoting the general
well-being of horses.
