Why Should You Use Horse Stall Gates in Your Stable?
You should use a horse stall gate in your stable not just to contain your horse but as a way to improve airflow and relaxation in horses by allowing them to look out of their stalls. First and foremost, your stall gates keep your horses in their stalls, preventing them from escaping or getting injured. Perhaps your existing gates or stall doors are old, damaged, or just simply need to be replaced. Knowing the right type of stall gate - for example, a stall gate with yoke - could even help calm a nervous or anxious equine by allowing her to look out into the stable and rest her head in a natural position.
How Tall Should a Horse Stall Gate be?
Stall gates come in a variety of sizes to match not only the width of your stall doorways but the height that works best for your horse or pony. Schneiders has a wide assortment of stall gates in different sizes and height options, such as:
- 48" or 52" wide stall gates to fit the two most common stall doorway widths.
- 24" tall gates called "short gates" work well for ponies or laid-back horses.
- 32" tall gates called "miniature gates" are perfect for miniature ponies so they can still look over the gate while not being able to sneak underneath them either!
- 38" tall standard straight gate without a yoke, works for most horses or ponies.
- 42" tall gates with yokes are great for any type of horse, including drop-down yokes for a horse that may bite when other horses walk by and needs to keep their head inside the stall.
We have the right equine stall gate for your budget and preferences. For a more permanent, rugged option, choose Easy-Up® heavy-duty carbon steel stall gates that feature a 1-inch steel frame and thick bars that are guaranteed not to bow or break. For more economical options, we recommend the lightweight yet durable vinyl-coated polyester stall gates from Dura-Tech®, a smart alternative to traditional gates. We also carry portable mesh stall guards that easily attach to stalls via nylon web straps, making them ideal for use at shows.