{"id":6393,"date":"2025-10-14T13:05:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T11:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equspaddock.com\/stable-and-stall-maintenance-materials-and-routines-for-maximum-durability\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:05:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T11:05:13","slug":"stable-and-stall-maintenance-materials-and-routines-for-maximum-durability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/equspaddock.com\/en\/stable-and-stall-maintenance-materials-and-routines-for-maximum-durability\/","title":{"rendered":"Stable and stall maintenance: materials and routines for maximum durability"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Proper maintenance of stables and boxes is key to ensuring the hygiene, safety, and durability of the facilities. To achieve this, it is essential to use quality products, adapted to each type of surface and design, along with efficient cleaning routines.<\/p>\n

At EqusPaddock, we specialize in offering specific solutions for the care of fences, jumps, and fillers, designed according to the needs of each facility. But before delving into our products, let’s tell you why cleaning and maintenance is essential and what benefits it provides.<\/p>\n

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Why is daily maintenance of a stable key?<\/h2>\n

Maintaining stables and stalls helps extend the lifespan of their components and maintains the health of the horses. This is because proper cleaning and hygiene routines prevent the spread of disease.<\/p>\n

Essential materials for the care of stables and boxes<\/h3>\n

To achieve proper hygiene and maintenance in horse stables, it’s crucial to have the essential materials to guarantee the best results. You can choose from the following options.<\/p>\n

Types of resistant floors and coverings<\/h3>\n

Rubber flooring is ideal for preventing horses from slipping. Then there are SBR rubber mats, which are resistant to horse kicks. Meanwhile, honeycomb flooring is used in cleaning areas.<\/p>\n

Professional cleaning equipment<\/h3>\n

Manure is a common habit in these areas, so forks and wheelbarrows are required to collect it from the stalls. A shovel for bedding, brooms, and a brush to remove accumulated dirt from the stalls are also essential.<\/p>\n

Absorbent and anti-allergenic beds<\/h3>\n

Wood pellets are easy to handle and ideal for allergy-sensitive horses, as are treated wood chip bedding. Other options include coconut fiber bedding, which provides good odor absorption and is compostable.<\/p>\n

Safe disinfectant and detergent products for horses<\/h3>\n

Phenolic disinfectants are ideal, as they offer greater safety for both horses and their caregivers. In any case, it should be verified that they are made with biodegradable products to protect the environment.<\/p>\n

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Daily cleaning routine in a stable: recommended steps<\/h2>\n

Now that you have all the barn cleaning tools at hand, it’s time to follow the ideal routine for cleaning your barn without any problems. To do so, it’s important to follow these steps, which we’ll outline below.<\/p>\n

Removal of manure and urine<\/h3>\n

Using a shovel, fork, and wheelbarrow, the manure is removed until nothing remains. The urine is removed with appropriate cleaning products. This must be done first to prevent ammonia from accumulating and bacteria from flourishing.<\/p>\n

Clean bed replacement<\/h3>\n

The bedding should also be replaced, with new materials and dusting to make the horse more comfortable. It’s recommended to use fresh, dry, and clean straw, hay, or shavings.<\/p>\n

Ventilation and humidity control<\/h3>\n

Before bringing your horse inside, it’s best to ventilate the stall to allow unpleasant odors to dissipate. This will also help reduce humidity and prevent bacteria from growing on the surface.<\/p>\n

Cleaning feeders and waterers<\/h3>\n

Pour out the old water and add fresh, wholesome water that your horses like. The same goes for food, to maintain their intestinal health and prevent illness from occurring due to poor nutrition.<\/p>\n

Weekly and monthly maintenance: prevention is better than cure<\/h3>\n

While the daily pit cleaning routine focuses on removing manure, weekly and monthly maintenance encompasses other, more complex aspects that will be discussed shortly.<\/p>\n

Deep disinfection<\/h3>\n

Every month, the stalls must be disinfected with appropriate products to eliminate any fungi or microorganisms that could affect the horses’ health.<\/p>\n

Review of structures and hardware<\/h3>\n

To ensure that the walls and ceilings are in good condition, they must be thoroughly inspected and repaired if necessary. Also, check the hardware so that it can be replaced in a timely manner in case of any eventuality.<\/p>\n

Pest and rodent control<\/h3>\n

To prevent the presence of rodents, feeders should be cleaned and manure removed. It is also crucial to take measures against the presence of flies that can leave larvae on the horses’ skin.<\/p>\n

Tips to extend the life of materials in the box<\/h2>\n

Equine hygiene products should be made with nature-friendly ingredients, free from harsh chemicals. Additionally, materials should be dried naturally and tools should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry place.<\/p>\n

Recommended products for stable maintenance<\/h3>\n

Proper maintenance of stables and stalls requires quality products that are highly durable over time. Here are some recommendations to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows: how to choose the best ones<\/h3>\n

These tools should be made of materials that are resistant to manure and mud buildup. In some cases, at least two wheelbarrows may be necessary to better organize the stable.<\/p>\n

Absorbents and ecological bedding<\/h3>\n

Not all horses are the same, so it’s best to choose bedding and moisture absorbers that protect their health. In this regard, shavings can extract dust and keep the bedding dry.<\/p>\n

Professional cleaning kits for demanding riders<\/h3>\n

Soft and hard brushes for the skin, hardware, and even teeth to keep horses clean, along with environmentally friendly cleaners. This is complemented by dustpans and wheelbarrows, as well as disinfectants and brooms.<\/p>\n

Horse welfare and durability, two sides of the same coin<\/h2>\n

Like all living beings, horses require care to stay healthy and feel comfortable in their space. Ideally, cleaning materials should be good and provide what is necessary for a better quality of life.<\/p>\n

At EqusPaddock, experts in equestrian equipment and horse accessories, we know that optimal rest in well-maintained stables makes a difference in athletic performance and recovery after each training session or competition.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Frequently asked questions about stable and box maintenance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You should start by removing the manure and changing the bedding, then disinfecting the surface. Ventilate and let it dry naturally, and check that everything is in good condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Daily cleaning involves removing manure, changing the water, and cleaning the feeder. Then there are deep cleanings that involve disinfecting and ventilating the facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Recommended tools include rakes, forks, shovels, wheelbarrows, disinfectants, and floor cleaners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Those made with wood chips or coconut fibers, which are perfectly compostable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In addition to cleaning and disinfection, you should ventilate the area and use moisture-absorbing bedding. You can also opt for neutralizers and general maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t