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

A horse examination stand is a structure designed to securely restrain animals during examinations, vaccinations, artificial insemination and weighing. The robust construction, made from galvanised sheet steel, gives the examination stand a high degree of stability and enables horses to be handled in a controlled manner without causing them unnecessary stress.

Our examination stall for horses is designed for regular use in stables or veterinary settings. The doors of the treatment stall can be opened both at the front and at the rear to allow the horse to be led in and out safely. Securing the horse in the treatment box helps to ensure that horses remain firmly in place during the examination and that those carrying out the treatment are not put at risk by nervous animals.

The horse is led through the rear door into the Alfako examination stall until it is standing in front of the stall’s closed front door. Once the horse has been led into the examination stall, the door behind it is also closed to prevent the animal from fleeing or escaping.

When is a horse examination stand used?

An examination stall for horses is used to restrain horses during treatment, examination or vaccination. By securely restraining the horse in the examination stall, the horse owner makes it easier to carry out veterinary health checks or pregnancy tests.

As well as for examinations and treatments, a horse examination stall is also used for weighing, for medical procedures and for the insemination of mares. Examination stalls are used by horse owners as well as by vets and grooms. An examination box makes the work easier and is specially designed for nervous and restless horses.

Veterinarians are able to use an examination stand to carry out, amongst other things, dental checks, rectal examinations, ultrasound scans and endoscopic treatments on horses more easily and safely. Some vets now recommend that horse owners purchase an examination stand to protect both themselves and the animal during examinations.

What are the benefits of the examination stand for horses?

The main advantages of the horse examination stand are that the animals are securely restrained, experience less stress and are at a lower risk of injury. The examination stand is highly durable, user-friendly and remains stable thanks to its substantial weight.

We set out all the benefits in detail in the list below.

• Secure fastening: The treatment stall ensures that the horse is securely restrained, as it prevents it from suddenly moving away or dodging during the examination.
• Less stress: The examination table reduces stress for both rider and horse, as the controlled positioning minimises any sudden or unpredictable movements by the animal.
• Reduced risk of injury: The treatment box reduces the risk of injury to both horse and rider, as uncontrolled movements during treatment outside the stall can lead to potential injuries.
• High durability: The examination stand is highly durable as it is made from sturdy sheet steel. The galvanised finish protects the steel from corrosion and rust, thereby extending the stand’s service life.
• User-friendly: The treatment stand is user-friendly, as the easily accessible entry and restraint system for the horse makes it easier to use in day-to-day stable life.
• A firm footing: The treatment box is stable as it is heavy, which means it does not slip or tip over easily. The horse’s position in the examination stall remains constant even when it moves.

What is the current status of the investigation?

The examination stand is 120 cm high, 83 cm wide and 155 cm long. The examination stand provides sufficient space to position a horse in a controlled manner and to carry out the necessary examinations, treatments and other procedures.

When purchasing a treatment, grooming or insemination stall, the height must be adjusted to suit the size of the horse. The examination stand should be wide enough for the horse so that it does not feel cramped, but narrow enough that the animal cannot turn round. The height of the treatment stand should be such that the top edge of the side walls or side rails is higher than the horse’s withers.

The treatment box should be slightly longer than the horse itself, so that the animal does not feel too confined within its comfort zone. Choosing the right size for the examination stall is important to ensure that the horse does not jump over the sides or through the doors during the examination.

Buy an Alfako test stand

If you wish to purchase the Alfako examination stand, you will receive a treatment box with sturdy round tubes to ensure the safety of the horse, the vet and the rider. The frame of the examination stand is made of solid steel and the doors are made of wood. The treatment stand can be anchored to the floor if required.

Our Alfako examination stand can be set up anywhere in the stable, making it easier for the vet to carry out treatments. If you have any further questions about our treatment box, please feel free to contact us via the contact form on our website, send us an email at info@alfako.de or call us on 01522 287 33 46.