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