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Other Stable & Yard Equipment: Fans, Measuring Sticks, Biting Bands, Bottle Holders & Boot Cleaner | Emmers Equestrian
Some of the most useful things in a stable or yard are the ones that solve one specific problem. Our range of stable and yard extras brings together fans to keep the air moving, a measuring stick for an accurate height, a biting band, bottle holders to keep a drink within reach, and a boot cleaner to keep your boots fresh. Small, practical items that earn their place in your tack room and trailer.
A few of these are worth a closer look. In a study of a horse trailer, researchers measured air temperatures above 30°C inside even though the weather outside was moderate and judged the trailer to be under-ventilated, so keeping air moving is not a luxury on a warm day. And a measuring stick is the only way to get your horse's height right, which matters for competition classes, registration, and buying the right-sized kit.
Tips for Choosing
- Choose a fan that suits where you will use it, and check the power supply and mounting points before you buy. A fan helps keep air moving, but it is not a substitute for good ventilation: open windows and vents, and never leave a horse in a parked trailer in the heat.
- Use your measuring stick on level, hard ground with your horse standing square. Measure from the ground to the highest point of the withers (not the poll), and note whether the horse is shod, as shoes can add a fraction of an inch that matters near class cutoffs.
- Know your conversions: one hand is 4 inches (10.16 cm), and the figure after the decimal point is extra inches, so 15.2 hands is 15 hands plus 2 inches, or about 157.5 cm.
- Choose bottle holders for the way you ride and travel, and check the product details for the size of the bottle they fit and how they attach so your drink stays within reach at the yard, in the trailer or on a ride.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a fan in my stable or trailer?
It depends on your setup and climate. In warm weather, extra airflow can add comfort, particularly in a trailer, where one study found air temperatures above 30°C. A fan should supplement good ventilation, not replace it, so always check the power supply and mounting.
How do I measure my horse's height correctly?
Stand your horse square on level, hard ground and measure straight up to the highest point of the withers with a measuring stick. Keep the arm level and perpendicular to the stick, and re-measure if the horse moves.
How many centimeters is one hand?
One hand is 4 inches, or 10.16 cm. A horse of 14.2 hands is 58 inches (about 147.3 cm), which is the usual pony and horse dividing line, but check the rules for your discipline.
What is a biting band for?
Check the product page for the exact use and how to fit it. As with any item that goes on or near the horse's mouth, make sure it fits comfortably and ask an experienced handler or your vet if you are unsure.
What can I use my bottle holder for?
It keeps a drink within reach so you can stay hydrated at the yard, in the trailer or while riding. Check the size and fixing against your bottle.
What stable and yard accessories can I find at Emmers Equestrian?
Find fans, measuring sticks, biting bands, bottle holders, and boot cleaner for your stable and yard at Emmers Equestrian.