How to Convert Foaling Stall to Two Stalls

Horse owners use a foaling stall for a mare and her new foal, and for stallions and injured horses. Foaling stalls are larger than typical box stalls to accommodate these special needs. The most basic sizes range from 12-feet by 18-feet to 12-feet by 24-feet. The smaller size can be converted into two stalls, one for a foal or pony and one for a full-grown horse. The larger size can easily be converted into two full-size box stalls with a few modifications.

Things You'll Need

  • 8-foot long 2-by-4. 4 pieces
  • Stall partitions
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the foaling stall to determine where the stall partitions need to be added. Keep in mind that a standard horse stall must be at least 10-feet-to-12-feet by 12-feet. If you have a smaller 12-foot-by-18-foot foaling stall, allow 6 feet for a smaller pony stall and 12 feet for a standard-size stall.

    • 2

      Install the vertical channels into which you will slide removable partitions for the stall. You can construct these out of 2-by-4s screwed into the stall walls. You will need two 8-foot pieces of wood on each side, so a total of four. Allow adequate space between the 2-by-4s to slide the partitions in between, probably about 2 inches, depending on the thickness of your stall dividers.

    • 3

      Slide in the stall dividers. There are many ways to construct stall partitions but most at least require 2-inch rough cut oak or yellow pine or plywood. Partitions need to be solid up to 4 or 5 feet, then the rest should be open--with bars, chain link or mesh up to the required height of 8 feet to allow for visibility and ventilation. Make sure the stall partition slides down flush with the floor, to prevent hooves getting caught in a space between the floor and divider.

    • 4

      Finish the individual stalls by including feeders, watering buckets, tie hooks, floor mats and hay or other floor coverings of your choice. Depending on the layout of your barn, you may need to construct another door for the additional stall. Because of the removable stall partitions, you can also easily convert the two stalls back into a larger foaling stall should the need arise.