When you're setting up for your horses, stall size isn’t just a box to check. You’re not just squeezing them into whatever fits your space. A good horse stall gives your horse room to move, reduces stress, and makes daily care safer and easier for everyone involved.
At Seven Peaks, we build horse stall kits that work the way real horse owners do. Whether you're just starting your research or getting ready to buy horse stalls, here’s how to figure out which size you need and how to set it up right.
How Big Should a Horse Stall Be?
There's not a one-size-fits-all answer. Mostly, it depends on your horse.
Before you start measuring posts and laying out panels, think about your horse (or horses) that you're building for. Their size, activity level, and how much time they’ll spend inside should drive your decision.
If you’re housing a pony or a smaller, light-bodied breed, you might get by with a smaller horse stall size.
But if you’ve got a big ol’ Dutch Warmblood, a growing young horse, or a high-strung Thoroughbred, they’re going to need more space to stay happy and healthy.
Don’t forget to consider how much time they’ll spend inside the stall as well.
If the stall is just a spot to eat some hay and take a snooze, you can go smaller. If bad weather or turnout limitations mean they'll be in the stall for long stretches, space is important.
More space can help limit bad habits (like weaving, pacing, or cribbing).
Choosing the Right Size for Your Setup
Once you've analyzed your horse’s needs and daily routine, it’s time to take a closer look at stall sizes.
At Seven Peaks, we keep it simple with three practical options that cover what 99% of folks need.
Whether you're setting up a single stall for your kid’s first show horse or planning a multi-stall setup for a small herd, our horse stall kits give you flexible, heavy-duty options that fit your needs.
Let’s break down our most popular horse stall sizes and when they make sense.
10x10 Horse Stall: Smart for Small Spaces and Light Use
If you’re short on space or your horses spend most of their day out in the pasture, a 10x10 stall gives them a place to eat, rest, and-with a shade added-stay out of bad weather.
It’s also a smart option for building multiple stalls without sacrificing basic comfort. Or, it could be that you want a holding space near your round pens. Perfect!
Using horse panels, you can create a portable horse stall kit in case you move in the future. Our horse panels are made from raw steel and designed to be heavy-duty, modular, and easy to assemble.
It’s a solid choice for comfort and protection for horses with access to daily turnout.
Side note here. If you're looking for lighter travel panels for camping, rodeo, etc. our lighter-weight travel panel kit might be ideal.
10x20 Horse Stall: The Happy Middle Ground
If you're housing average-sized horses like Paints or Arabians, a 10x20 horse stall is a sweet spot. That extra length makes a bigger difference than you’d think.
It gives your horses enough room to lie down comfortably, and have a dedicated space for hay and water away from their resting area.
This size earns its keep fast for horse owners looking to set themselves up for less mess and stress.
Our 10x20 Horse Stall Kit is strong, sturdy, and built to handle daily wear—that’s why it’s a popular choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.
20x20 Horse Stall: Built for Comfort and Room to Move
If you’ve got the room and the budget, a 20x20 horse stall is the gold standard.
It’s big enough for most horses to stretch out, lay down, or move around comfortably during longer stays.
Larger horse stalls can also help to lower anxiety and support better joint health for horses who are stalled often.
Whether you’re breeding stock or larger horses, or just want to get your horse the most space you can, you can’t go wrong with this stall size.
Want to see how a little extra space can pay off every day? Check out our 20x20 Stall Kit options.
Start With a Small Footprint, Grow Later
Aren't quite ready to invest in your forever setup?
Whether it's budget or relocation, modular horse panels are a great option for long-term growth.
Did you know that there's only a 2 panel difference between each size stall kit? What that means for you...
You can invest in the one that fits your space or your budget today and then, when you're ready, add 2 more panels to expand to the next size stall.
Find yourself with another horse down the road? It's easy to expand your stall system with our add-on kits.
What to Know Before Buying a Horse Stall Kit
Your horse’s stall is where a lot of behavior and health issues can either start or get solved.
If your horse will only be stalled overnight or during storms, you can usually get by with a smaller footprint.
On the flip side, if they’ll be spending long stretches in their stall (because of turnout limitations, weather, old age, etc.), you’ll want to give them extra room to move, stretch, and get comfortable.
It’s also worth thinking about where you’re putting your stalls and what the future might hold.
Good drainage is a must (nobody wants to muck out a swamp after every rain), and you’ll thank yourself if you leave some breathing room around the barn for more stalls later.
If you're already thinking you might grow your herd, it’s smarter to plan for that now instead of patching things together later. A little extra planning today makes a future expansion a whole lot easier. Need a hand planning your layout?
Download our Stall Planning Workbook for practical tips on designing safe, flexible livestock spaces.
Horse Stall Upgrades Worth Considering
Consider a few finishing touches to give your setup a boost.
● Shade Kits: Especially if you're in a hotter climate, shade kits add crucial protection from the sun and rain to keep your horses safer and more comfortable year-round.
● Add-Ons: Our portable horse stalls are modular by design. Need to add another stall or join them to a turnout pen? Our panel designs make it easy.
● Helpful Accessories: Don't forget some of the necessary add-ons like hay feeders and stock tanks. They make daily chores faster and keep your horse’s stall cleaner and healthier.
● Fun and Practical Items: From treat balls to buckets and somewhere to set your ice tea glass, there are loads of ways you can make your life easier, and your horses life more fun, in your stall.
Build a Horse Stall That Works As Hard As You Do
At the end of the day, the right horse stall size is whichever one best fits your horse, property, and future.
Whether you’re setting up for a single gelding or a full string of performance horses, having a durable and flexible stall system sets you up for success.
At Seven Peaks Fence and Barn, we're horse people, building horse stall kits for people who would rather spend their time in the saddle.
Shop our horse stall kits today and set up a stall that’s ready to work as hard as you do.