Your stable should do more than house your horses; it should give your stable a comfortable shelter for them. It should make daily care safer, faster, and more comfortable. Whether you’re expanding an existing shed or starting fresh, the right stable panels and accessories can transform your setup into a well-organised, efficient space for equestrian activities. This guide highlights the best stable extensions and accessories to consider when building a horse barn in Australia.
Expanding the Use of Your Stable with Modular Units
Horse properties are constantly changing. Maybe you’ve added horses, taken on agistment, or started new disciplines. Instead of building a new barn from scratch, it’s often smarter to extend what you already have. Modular stable panels let you add stalls, feed rooms, wash bays, or breezeways back-to-back over time.
These additions help with layout, flow, and storage without the full cost of a new structure, making it a smart investment for your stable. You can customise the design to fit your space and budget. Matching the finish and profile of your current stable will help keep the build looking clean and connected
Customise stable panels for a tack room.
A tack room is more than a place to store gear. It protects your saddles, bridles, and tools from dust, weather, and theft. The modular Guerilla steel stable design can be used as a tack room with full-height doors and ply panels.
To build a tack shed that lasts:
- Use steel and weatherproof sheeting
- Add saddle racks and bridle hooks
- Install stainless steel bins for grooming kits
- Include a small bench for cleaning gear to efficiently outfit your stable while prioritising practicality.
Storage Nook or Feed Room
It’s time to think about a feed room if your horse feed is kept in communal spaces or in odd corners, as it will help to organise the environment better. This prevents damage from spills, moisture, and pests.
An effective feed shed design consists of high-end materials and efficient layout solutions.
- Doors that are rodent-proof
- Pallet flooring to allow for airflow
- Feed bins that are sealed
- Appropriate ventilation to avoid accumulating dust is a crucial solution for equine health.
Building a Horse Grooming Shed and Wash Bay
A wash bay, an essential component of any equine setup, keeps grooming cleaner and safer. It’s among the most useful stable accessories, particularly in the winter when you’re dealing with mud, perspiration, or heavy coats.
Elements of the Wash Grooming Shed design:
- For safety, use cross ties.
- Rubber or grooved concrete are examples of non-slip flooring.
- Appropriate drainage to avoid water accumulation is a necessary requirement for maintaining a healthy, stable environment.
- Rails or tie-up points
- Access to warm water, if at all possible
Extra Box Stalls or Stalls for Foaling
Extra stalls give you choices for new horses, sick bays, or breeding. Foaling stalls should be bigger, have good lighting, and have rubber mats for safety.
Important things to look for in boxes or foaling stalls:
- Low walls so that mares can lie down safely are a crucial requirement in stable design.
- Lighting that is soft can create a comfortable environment for your horses.
- Good rubber mats can enhance the comfort and safety of your horses while they are in the stable.
- Stable doors that close tightly and let you see through them provide a premium solution for safety.
These additions improve the property’s value and let you take on clients for agistment.
Breezeways or Covered Walkways
Covered walkways are more convenient and safer for access between barns, sheds, and arenas, especially in Australia’s weather. They keep out the wind, rain, and sun while letting air flow better. Breezeways also keep horses cool in the summer and give your setup a break in the visual flow.
Every Build Needs These Accessories
Accessories are essential in any stable, even more than the main structure. These are things you need to have when you plan a horse stable in Australia.
Automatic waterers work on their own, keep water clean all the time, and cut down on waste.Stainless steel is ideal, as it is easy to clean and can handle heat.
Systems for Ventilation To let air flow through the barn, use stable fans, roof vents, or open ridge designs as part of an upgraded ventilation solution.
Rubber floors in the aisles and stalls are more comfortable and use less bedding. They can prevent falls and slipping.
Hay racks and slow feeders Wall-mounted hay racks or slow feeders cut down on waste and make feeding more like it happens in nature, aligning with the requirement for sustainable practices. They keep hay clean and keep animals from eating too much.
Add permanent accessories like
- Rug racks
- Use strong hooks that can hold items securely on walls.
- Stainless steel grooming bins are a great investment for maintaining your equipment. top choice for maintaining equine hygiene.
- Shelves for helmets and fly spray are essential for an organised equine outfit.
How to Plan Your Horse Stable Extension Design
Plan carefully before you start building on to your existing horse stable.
- Think about the future: Will you still use the space the same way in five years, or will you need to prefabricate new areas?
- For a professional look, match colours and finishes.
- Ask your local council about permits.
- Hire a builder who knows how to design for horses.
The layout should work for your horses and your daily life, optimising the environment of your stable. There should be a reason for every panel, hook, and feeder.ife, optimizing the environment of your stable. There should be a reason for every panel, hook, and feeder.
Guerilla Steel lets you make your perfect stable.
We are experts at making horse stables that fit your way of life. Our modular system makes it easy to add on to or change your stable. Add new panels, a covered walkway, or a full shed conversion.
From stainless steel rotating feed bins to insulated roof panels and roller doors, we offer a wide range of stable accessories and design options. We use Bluescope Steel and Colorbond® sheeting for durability, with multiple colour options to suit your Australian profile.
We build our stables in Queensland but deliver and install across Australia. Get a quote to customise your new stable or upgrade your barn with smart, long-lasting accessories.
