Stable Design Quiz

A good size for a horses stable should be

• 12m by 12m

• 12ft by 12ft

• 10ft by 20ft

• 25ft by 20ft

when designing a horses stable you should consider airflow

• Only if you have race horses

• true

• false

banks are often put around beds to

• make the bed look comfy

• prevent injury

• ensure you have bedding to put down the next day

• as a step for the horse to look over the wall

Which one of these is not a type of bedding suitable for horses

• shavings bed

• mattress

• straw

• shredded paper

When designing a horses stable does it matter which way the door swings

• no

• yes

• yes, they should swing outwards

• no, they can swing either way as long as the horse is agile

Which way should the water drain out of a stable?

• out the door

• towards a drain

• it shouldn't, the bedding should absorb it

• The horse will just drink it

Which of the following materials is commonly used for stable flooring to provide good drainage?

• Sand

• Concrete

• Rubber mats

• Wood chips

How often should a horse's bedding be changed to maintain hygiene?

• Monthly

• Every two weeks

• Once a week

• Daily

Once a horse has slept in a stable they wont sleep in the field

• true

• false

How long should it take to much out a stable?

• 15 - 20 minutes

• 20 - 25 minutes

• 25 - 35 minutes

• 40 minutes +