EXAMINATION STATUS / TREATMENT STATUS

Description

Examination stand for horses and ponies - for safe and stress-free treatments An examination stall is a treatment box that facilitates veterinary examinations, treatments and the care of horses and ponies. It offers the animals safety and reduces stress during examination, treatment or insemination. These stalls are available in different sizes, materials and designs to meet the needs of the rider, horse and stable.

Benefits of an examination stand

• Enables problem-free examinations and treatments by vets.
• Helps to calm nervous and restless horses during treatment.
• Used to inseminate mares during the breeding season.
• Protects vet and animal during inspection.
• Some models offer an integrated scale for weight recording.

Construction method

• Sturdy construction made of hot-dip galvanised steel tubes.
• Fixed wall constructions on the sides to prevent escape and overturning, or stable side tubes for treatments.
• Front and rear doors that can be opened with one hand.
• Side walls of insemination stalls are completely lined with wood or bamboo to calm and protect the mare.

Utilisation

1. Lead the horse through the rear door into a standing position.
2. Close the door behind the horse so that it can no longer escape.
3. Secure particularly restless horses additionally with a rope.
4. The open sides allow the vet to treat from all sides.

Sizes

• Height: 120 to 130 cm
• Length: 150 to 210 cm
• Width: 83 to 130 cm
• The size should be adapted to the size of the horse to ensure comfort and safety.
• The height of the side walls or tubes should be higher than the horse's shoulder.

Materials

• Steel or sheet metal and wood.
• The frame is made of solid steel and the doors and walls are clad in wood.
• Some models have a rubber coating on the rear door to prevent injuries.

Types of examination stands

1. One-sided examination stand (for wall connection)
2. Double-sided examination stand (free-standing)
3. Test stand with scales
4. Examination stand with tubular frame (for easier examination of the legs and abdomen)

Costs

• Between 1000 and 4000 euros, depending on equipment, size and weight.
• Cheaper models consist of a tubular frame, more expensive ones of a solid construction with accessories such as a rubber base, wooden panelling or integrated scales.

Quality features

• Heavy dead weight for stability.
• Can be firmly screwed into the floor.
• No sharp edges to prevent injuries.
• Equipped with side tubes or side walls, depending on the intended use.
• The stall should be slightly larger than the horse itself.

Alfako test stand

• Galvanised sheet steel
• Height: 120 cm, depth: 83 cm, width: 155 cm
• Front and rear doors
• Sides bordered with tubular steel
• Enables a secure stand and long service life

An examination stall is a structure for examining and weighing horses and ponies. Horses are led into the examination stall where they are restrained, treated or inseminated. The examination stall as a treatment box is equipped with sturdy round tubes for the safety of the horse, vet and rider.

Examination stalls ensure less stress during examination, treatment or care by securely restraining the horse. A treatment box, also known as a restraint stall, is designed especially for nervous and restless horses during veterinary examinations or vaccinations. An examination stall can be adapted to the needs of the rider and the horse as well as to the conditions in the stable. 

We at Alfako sell a robust examination stall made of hot-dip galvanised tubular steel, which facilitates veterinary examinations of horses. In the treatment box, the horse is led into the examination stall through the rear door until it is standing at the front, closed door of the stall. Once the horse has been led into the examination stall, the door behind the horse is also closed.

How is a treatment box for horses constructed?

A treatment stall for horses is constructed with a front and rear door and 1 - 2 fixed side walls or pipes for containment. The closed doors on the treatment stall ensure that the horse does not escape and prevent it from escaping to the rear.

In an examination stall that is only used for veterinary treatments on horses, solid side tubes are installed on the sides instead of solid wall constructions. In the case of examination stalls with the sole purpose of inseminating the mare, the side walls are completely lined with wood or bamboo to prevent them from breaking out to the sides. Robust side walls on the treatment box calm the horses and offer them protection at the same time.

Some treatment stalls have a swivelling side wall to allow the horse to enter from the side. In many cases, examination stalls have a built-in floor and potentially an anti-slip mat to ensure the horse can stand safely. It is possible to purchase an examination stall for horses with scales installed.

The round tubes of the treatment box have a hot-dip galvanised steel construction and the doors and walls are covered with wooden, bamboo or plastic boards. Some examination stalls have a rubber or foam mat on the inside of the rear door to prevent injury to the horse. The examination stall is either anchored to the floor or attached to the wall. 

What are examination stands for horses used for?

Examination stalls for horses are used to immobilise horses during treatment, examination and vaccination. In addition to regular vet checks, an examination stall is also used as an insemination stall for horses and ponies. Examination stalls have space for adult horses and ponies as well as foals.

Vets are able to carry out dental checks, rectal examinations, ultrasound examinations and endoscopic treatments on horses more easily and safely with an examination stand. There are examination stands that are offered with integrated scales so that the horse can be weighed during the examinations.

Some vets now require horse owners to use an examination box to protect themselves and the animal during the inspection. In addition to vets, farriers also use examination boxes to work on horses' hooves without the animal kicking or swerving.

How big is an examination stand for horses?

An examination stall for horses is 1200 to 1300 mm in height, 1500 to 2100 mm in length and 830 to 1300 mm in width. The different dimensions of the examination stalls are designed for horses, foals, ponies and young horses and offer the right amount of space for the animals.

When purchasing an examination stall, the height should be adjusted to the size of the horse. The treatment stall should be wide enough for the horse so that it does not feel cramped, but narrow enough so that the animal cannot turn round. The height of the examination stall should be selected so that the upper edge of the side walls or side tubes is higher than the horse's shoulder.

The examination stall should be slightly longer than the horse itself. It is important to choose the right size of examination stall so that the horse does not jump over the sides or doors during the examination and does not feel too restricted in its comfort zone.

What makes for a good state of research?

A good examination stall should have a heavy weight to ensure sufficient stability and make it easier to work on the animal. The examination stand should be able to be firmly bolted to the floor to prevent the stand from tipping over if the horse is nervous.

Sharp edges on examination stalls should be avoided to prevent injuries to restless horses. Depending on the preferred use of the examination stall, ensure that the high-quality examination stall is equipped with either side tubes or stable side walls. A good examination stall does not restrict the horse and is slightly larger than the animal itself on all sides.

Alfako test status

The Alfako examination stand made of galvanised sheet steel has a height of 120 cm, a depth of 83 cm and a width of 155 cm. The examination stand is fitted with a wooden door at the front and rear and is bordered on each side by a steel tube without a wall structure.

Our Alfako examination stand can be set up anywhere in the barn, making it easier for the vet to carry out treatments. The solid and high-quality material of the examination stand ensures a secure stand and a long service life. If you have any further questions about our examination stand, please contact us using the contact form on our website.