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The stable is typically historically the second-oldest building type on the farm. Free-standing stables began to be built from the 16th century. They were well built and placed near the house due to the value that the horses had as [[draught animal]]s. High-status examples could have plastered ceilings to prevent dust falling through into the horses’ eyes. Relatively few examples survive of complete interiors (i.e. with stalls, mangers and feed racks) from the mid-19th century or earlier.<ref>[http://www.helm.org.uk/server/show/category.19600 Historic Environment Local Management Website]</ref><ref>''The Conversion of Traditional Farm Buildings: A guide to good practice'' ([[English Heritage]] publication).</ref> |
The stable is typically historically the second-oldest building type on the farm. Free-standing stables began to be built from the 16th century. They were well built and placed near the house due to the value that the horses had as [[draught animal]]s. High-status examples could have plastered ceilings to prevent dust falling through into the horses’ eyes. Relatively few examples survive of complete interiors (i.e. with stalls, mangers and feed racks) from the mid-19th century or earlier.<ref>[http://www.helm.org.uk/server/show/category.19600 Historic Environment Local Management Website]</ref><ref>''The Conversion of Traditional Farm Buildings: A guide to good practice'' ([[English Heritage]] publication).</ref> |
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Traditionally, stables in [[Great Britain]] had a [[hayloft]] on their first (i.e. upper) floor and a pitching door at the front. Doors and windows were symmetrically arranged. Their interiors were divided into stalls and usually included a large stall for a [[Horse breeding|foaling]] [[mare]] or sick horse. The floors were cobbled (or, later, bricked) and featured drainage channels. Outside steps to the first floor were common for farm hands to live in the building.<ref>[http://www.southhams.gov.uk/ |
Traditionally, stables in [[Great Britain]] had a [[hayloft]] on their first (i.e. upper) floor and a pitching door at the front. Doors and windows were symmetrically arranged. Their interiors were divided into stalls and usually included a large stall for a [[Horse breeding|foaling]] [[mare]] or sick horse. The floors were cobbled (or, later, bricked) and featured drainage channels. Outside steps to the first floor were common for farm hands to live in the building.<ref>[http://www.southhams.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=3975&p=0 The Barn Guide by South Hams District Council]</ref>{{clarify|date=October 2014}} |
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== Horses == |
== Horses == |
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Revision as of 02:13, 22 May 2015
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A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals. There are many different types of stables in use today; the American-style barn, for instance, is a large barn with a door at each end and individual stalls inside or free-standing stables with top and bottom-opening doors. The term "stable" is also used to describe a group of animals kept by one owner, regardless of housing or location.
The exterior design of a stable can vary widely, based on climate, building materials, historical period and cultural styles of architecture. A wide range of building materials can be used, including masonry (bricks or stone), wood and steel. Stables can range widely in size, from a small building housing one or two animals to facilities at agricultural shows or race tracks that can house hundreds of animals.
History
The stable is typically historically the second-oldest building type on the farm. Free-standing stables began to be built from the 16th century. They were well built and placed near the house due to the value that the horses had as
Traditionally, stables in Great Britain had a hayloft on their first (i.e. upper) floor and a pitching door at the front. Doors and windows were symmetrically arranged. Their interiors were divided into stalls and usually included a large stall for a foaling mare or sick horse. The floors were cobbled (or, later, bricked) and featured drainage channels. Outside steps to the first floor were common for farm hands to live in the building.[3][clarification needed]
Horses
For horses, stables are often part of a larger complex which includes trainers, vets and blacksmiths.
Other uses
"Stable" is used metaphorically to refer to a group of people – often (but not exclusively) sportspeople – trained, coached, supervised or managed by the same person or organisation. Historically, the headquarters of a unit of cavalry, not simply their horses' accommodation, would be known as "a stable".
Gallery
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A traditional German farm stable with roaming space (Vechtehof Nordhorn). -
Traditional style barn, built 1802, still used as a horse stable. -
A modest stable with a few stalls. -
A shed row-style stable at a riding club in Panama. -
Stables of the Einsiedeln Abbey, Switzerland. -
A horse stable, over 100 years old, still in use.
See also
Media related to stables at Wikimedia Commons.
- Barns and stables
- Glossary of equestrian terms
- Nativity of Jesus
- Pen
References
- ^ Historic Environment Local Management Website
- ^ The Conversion of Traditional Farm Buildings: A guide to good practice (English Heritage publication).
- ^ The Barn Guide by South Hams District Council