Dimensions for Miniature Horse Stalls

When planning to build stalls for miniature horses, keep in mind that re-sale values on barns are higher if stall dimensions are kept the same size that large horse breeds use, which is a minimum of 12-by-12 feet. If re-sale value is not a factor, and you would like more stalls for the space, smaller stall dimensions can be used, depending upon which type of miniature horse will be using the stall. Always keep safety in mind when constructing miniature horse stalls.

  1. Foaling Stalls

    • Miniature horse foaling stalls should be a minimum of 10-by-12 feet but preferably 12-by-12. Dividing walls should be at least six feet in height, as many mares do not like other horses looking at their foal, and may kick the wall. Even though miniature horses are small, a bred mare needs room to be able to roll around and position the foal while in labor. Also, should a veterinarian be needed, you need enough room to be able to fit the mare, her foal, yourself and your veterinarian in the stall, all at the same time. This also leaves extra room to contain both the mare and her foal until it is weaned at around four months. Foaling stalls should be the largest stalls in your barn. Be sure there are no gaps or cracks that the foal could get caught in, and raise water buckets off the ground so that the foal cannot get hurt or drown in the water bucket. When constructing a miniature horse foaling stall, always get down at their eye level to be sure there is nothing dangerous that could present a danger to the mare or foal.

    Stallion Stalls

    • Stallion stalls should have an 8-foot high dividing wall (at minimum) to keep them from climbing over the stall divider to get to the horse next to them. Never underestimate a miniature stallion, as they can and will climb over shorter stall dividers. Interior stall dimensions should be at least 8-by-8 for an average sized miniature stallion or 10-by-10 to 12-by-12 for larger B division miniatures. Miniature stallions generally stall best when they cannot see horses on either side of them. This is especially true during breeding season when stallions will literally "climb the walls" if they see a horse next to them.

    Mare/Gelding Stalls

    • The interior stall dimensions for mature miniature mares and geldings is a minimum of 8-by-8 feet or a medium-sized stall of 10-by-10 feet. The divider wall for a mare or gelding stallion should be a minimum of five or six feet in height for larger B division miniature horses.

    Weanling Stalls

    • Weanling stalls should also have a minimum interior dimension of 8-by-8 feet, because the young ones will grow larger over time and need more space as they mature. Like mares and geldings, weanling stalls can use a five to six-foot high stall divider. It is imperative that weanling stalls do not have any gaps or spaces where a small weanling can get caught and trapped. Buckets and feeders should be hung lower to the ground so that the weanling can have easy access to both their water and feed.