Finishing Touches

Stall Hardware

It is easy for a horse to run into a stall latch that sticks out. That’s why the spring-loaded mortise finger latch from Innovative Equine Systems has no protruding parts. In addition, you can access the latch from the inside of the stall. Anyone who has been accidentally locked in a stall knows how useful that can be!

In the event you do get locked in the stall and are strong enough, you could utilize the safety release stall closure from Cut Heal Animal Care. It is designed for the stall door to break under duress and will give way under 200 pounds of pressure. This safety feature could come in very handy in the event of a fire when you aren’t around to get the horses out, or if a horse becomes cast up against the stall door. This latch won’t give if a horse merely leans on it. It was originally designed for a swinging door, but it can be retrofitted to work for a sliding door as well.

The Horse Houdini, also from Cut Heal, is a must-have for anyone with a horse that is an escape artist. This stall latch guard prevents horses from leaving the stall of their own accord. It is quick and easy to install. When closed, it locks the tongue of the door latch into position. Pressing the hidden release button opens the guard and allows the stall latch to function normally.

Bucket Holders

Feed and water buckets are regular stall fixtures. Fortiflex makes an aluminum bracket specifically for flat-backed buckets that holds them securely against the wall or post and locks the bucket into a tip-free position. This is particularly helpful when you have a horse that likes to play with its buckets.

Bucket Buddy’s bucket hook, made from hard plastic, won’t fall off nor is it obstructive or intrusive, making it a safe choice. It screws directly into the wall, and it’s fairly easy to get the bucket in and out of the hook. Plus, it’s inexpensive and easy to install.

Equipment Storage

Dry Creek offers a new line of modular tack storage systems. A variety of pieces can be fit together to provide a high level of customization. The main frame secures over a standard stall, and then individual saddle, blanket and bridle hooks fit on it. The open design allows for lots of air movement to dry saddles and blankets. Made in the USA, the pieces are strong and sturdy and deliver maximum flexibility and performance based on your needs.

Safety Additions

To decrease the chances of a horse casting itself in the stall, you might want to install anti-cast safety strips from America’s Acres. These strips help the horse get leverage to push away from the wall, thus decreasing the chance of injury to horse or human.