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Post by marianne on Dec 31, 2007 14:27:28 GMT 1
I had stables built from breeze blocks and the best bit of advice I can offer is maximum visibility so all the horses can see each other. I have walls at 1.40m between each stable so they can touch/smell/see each other at all times ....... (I originally had grilles between the stables but when the quote can through I decided it was one of the things I could cut back on!)
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emma
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Post by emma on Dec 31, 2007 21:37:32 GMT 1
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Post by misty on Dec 31, 2007 22:16:55 GMT 1
Ours have been up over 11 years. We looked at all the brochures and adverts both national and local. Went to view some of the local ones and have got very good stables and tackroom for a very good price. We then had people come round to see ours. I think if you can get a local supplier who is good you will get a better deal. Agree about the , height, light and guttering.
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Post by kpick on Dec 31, 2007 22:50:42 GMT 1
Have to say.. Harlows, Cant go wrong. Love them. Unfortunatly I dont have them, but one dayyy...
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Post by suewhitmore on Jan 1, 2008 2:53:06 GMT 1
Have you considered American Barn style construction?
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Post by emsxx on Jan 1, 2008 11:24:25 GMT 1
Yes, I actually have current permission for an american barn applied for before i bought the land but because I want at least 2 foaling size boxes and because I don't want them to be like a prison with a row on each side I am really limited by the choice and the cost soars as the length of the barn increases.
A lot of the companies won't go bigger than 12x12 and with a single row design with space on the other side for tack, feed and storage most of them would have pillars supporting the roof left open in the space (normally these would be protected by the stable partitions.
Anyway, the cheapest I could find with 2 large foaling boxes and decent space was coming in at 18k + VAT going up to 30k + VAT. The u-shape yard I am now thinking of comes in between 8.5 and 14k plus VAT so pretty much half the price.
Although I will need to apply for a change to my planning permission...eek!
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hkvevans
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Post by hkvevans on Jan 1, 2008 14:12:49 GMT 1
Chart stables are very good, we have some on order with them - they have been unbelievably helpful and sympathetic to us with regards to Kennet Council and drawings! There is somebody else on her who was just had some Chart stables erected, and they were very pleased with the service. And they looked fab! Really smart for affordable prices!
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Post by emsxx on Jan 1, 2008 18:36:12 GMT 1
Chart are also on my short list so far - thanks for that.
It's all very exciting indeed - just need to sell my flat now and get the money!!
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Post by june on Jan 1, 2008 18:46:43 GMT 1
If you can afford it, don't dismiss American Barn style stables. In winter they are fantastic as you can muck out etc without getting wet. We've got an American barn style set up with the horses down one side and the tack, store rooms etc down the other side. The stables all have grilles between them and a window looking out. The horses seem to like it and it is very bright and airy.
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